Capitol Inside: The Beginning

Texas House Dems Face Primary Fights with Council Runoff Losers Democrats who've been in opposite corners in tort reform fight draw foes who are battled-tested. Governor May Feel Sting of Shot More Than Dem Who's Targeted Tea party Senate hopeful takes aim at potential Democrat rival with blast at Perry pet program. Texas Legislator Filing No Shows Spark Deadline Countdown Buzz Ten House members who'd been on track to run have been missing in action as time ticks away. GOP Pair May Have Freebies as Two Others Draw Foes Late House and Senate hopefuls could find path clear as belated opposition surfaces for two more. Republican Launches Senate Bid Amid Charges of Rigged System GOP Primary Fight Shapes Up to Be Rematch by Proxy Battle Robo-Call Invite Raises Specter of House Incumbent's Support GOP Challenger Count Climbing as More Straus Allies Faces Foes GOP Primary Lineup Swelling as Incumbents Go on Defensive Patterson Leads in YCT Survey that Finds High 2014 Undecideds