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White
Keeps Pace with Top GOP
Rivals Despite Federal Restraints
Three
Candidates Tripped Up
By State Ban on Dual Races
Green
Party Texas Revival Could
Hurt Democrats in Close Contests
Perry's
Rivals Take Turns Firing
Shots at Him in First GOP Debate
Craddick
Loyalist Defends Straus
Decision on Chief of Staff Choice
Senate
Race Thrown into Chaos
as Averitt Drops Re-Election Bid
Top
Texas House Primary Races
Have Major Entertainment Value
Chief
of Staff Selection Sparks
Speculation on Speaker's Race
Swinford
Backs Leal in HD 87
Partly Because He's Not Lawyer
Straus
Elevates Parliamentarian
to Job as Chef of Staff at Capitol
Incoming
GOP Chair is Divorce Lawyer for Recruited Candidate
Ex-Football
Hero in Texas Tech
Furor Weighs U.S. Senate Bid
KBH
Polls Show Two-Point Lead
that Could Be Good News or Bad
GOP
Has Twice as Many Shots
at Takeovers in State House Bids
GOP
Sees Big Boost in Congress
and Legislative Hopefuls in Texas
Dems
Fired Up By 11th-Hour Bids
But GOP Sees More Opportunities
House
Dems on Defensive in Fall
But GOP Has More Primary Fights
Consultant's
Death Sends Shock
Waves through Political Circles
Ex-Legislator
Who Moonlights
as Actor Files Land Boss Bid
Democrats
May Have Last-Minute
Replacement in U.S. House Race
Top
10 Texas Political News
Stories of the Year Goneby
Ex-Mayor
Who's Backed Medina
and Paul Sets Sights on Merritt
Attorney
Launches House Bid
with Critical Assist from FedEx
Leal
and Larson Move Swiftly
as Early Favorites in House Bids
Madden
Dodges Bullet as Cole
Cancels GOP Primary Rematch.
Larson
and Rowe on Early List
of Potential HD 122 Contenders
Supporting
Role in Gov's Race
Could Be Factor in House Bid
Corte
Joins List of Ex-Craddick
Loyalists Who Won't Be Back
Ex-Mayor
Who's Been Frequent
Perry Appointees Launches Bid
Ronnie
Earle Battled Insomnia
While Weighing Statewide Bid
Veteran
West Texas Lawmaker
Won't Seek Re-Election in 2010
Plea
Bargain Document Gives
Hodge Critics More Ammunition
Law
Enforcement Commissioner
Joins List of Hopson Challengers
Lawmaker's
Wife Mentioned
as Possible Successor in House
Dem
Drops Out of Targeted Race
and Offers Contribution Refunds
Opening
Shots Already Fired
in Pair of House Primary Fights
Shami
Backs Up Vow to Spend
Big on Race with Strategy Team
National
Republicans Have High
Hopes for Latest CD 17 Candidate
Ex-Travis
DA Emerges as Surprise
Candidate in Lt. Governor's Race
Newsweek
Predicts White Win
over Perry in Governor's Race
Isett
Surprise Sparks Speculation
on Potential HD 84 Replacements
Miles
Bounces Back for 3rd Shot
at Dem He Ousted in First Fight
Strayhorn
Explores Race for Old
Job as Party Leader Weighs Bid
Kinky
Camp Points to Cattle Herd
as Evidence of Eligibility for Race
Friedman
Faces Eligibility Test
in State Farm Chief Campaign
Rose
Attracts First Primary Foe
as Water Regulator Enters Race
Kinky
Vs. Hank Has Entertainment
Potential Like 1982 Ag Chief Race
Karl
Rove Emerges as Informal
Strategist on Texas House Races
House
Challenger on Mission
to Reform Top 10 Percent Law
State
Senate Dems Back Sharp
with White Out of Competition
SA
Mayor's Twin Brother Courted
for Possible Statewide Campaign
Kinky
Might Hope for Alliance
with White in Down-Ballot Role
Hodge
Plays Catch Up as House
Colleagues Rally Behind Bid
Democrat
Warns of Racial Tactics
in Group's House Recruiting Drive
Medina
Spot Takes Aim at Both
Foes Despite KBH Debate Appeal
Shami
Vows to Spend Whatever
it Takes to Win Governor's Race
Perry
Moves Swiftly to Capitalize
on KBH Belated Remap Support
Dewhurst
Sidesteps Press Traps
on Governor and Senate Races
Democrat
Making Movie Debut
During House Re-Election Race
GOP
Primary Field Has Wealth
of Capitol Experience in HD 52
Democratic
Legislator May Seek
Promotion to Statewide Position
High-Level
SA Republicans Unite
in Races for Congress and Senate
Dems
Pin Hopes on Councilman
in House Race in GOP Territory
White's
Gubernatorial Launch
Has Instant Down-Ballot Effect
GOP
Chair Reiterates Neutrality
Pledge and Denies Breaking It
Bius
Vows to Keep Senate Bid
Alive Despite Ogden About-Face
State
GOP Slams White in Video
as KBH Quotes Perry in New Ad
Iraq
War Vet Who Challenged
Edwards Launches House Bid
KBH
Wavering Takes Texas GOP
into Uncharted Territory in 2010
GOP
Doesn't Want DeLay Case
Replay in KBH Resignation Wake
Bius
Keeps Senate Bid on Track
as Speculation on Ogden Swirls
Legislators
and Ex-Statewide
Officials Back Dem's RRC Bid
Conservative
Group Backs Perry
in GOP Primary Fight with KBH
GOP
Consultant's Wife Takes Aim
at House Seat Held by Democrat
Gattis
Bows Out of Senate Race
and Says Ogden Will Run Again
Hobby
and Lampson Courted
for Statewide Battles in 2010
KBH
Accuses Perry of Personal
Attacks while Calling Him Liberal
Longshots
Could Swing Primary
Without Any Chance at Winning
Almost
70 Percent of GOP Voters
Say KBH Shouldn't Oppose Perry
Comb
Dares Democrats to Field
Challenger for Re-Election Race
GOP
Challengers Taking Aim
at Tarrant County Incumbentse
Republican
Draws First Primary
Foe as Doctor Enters House Rac
White
Confirms that He Might
Run for Governor Next Year
Schieffer
Quitting Governor Race
and Backing Bill White Instead
Richard
Claims Frontrunner Role
Despite Attacks in House Battle
Rock
Record Revival is Blast
from Past for Austin Consultant
White
Switch Speculation Grows
as New Democrat Names Surface
GOP
More Optimistic than Ever
about Major Texas House Gains
TMA
Calls Measure Bad Medicine
as Coleman Rips Texas Senators
Shapiro
Filing for Re-Election But
Keeping U.S. Senate Hopes Alive
Ex-Prosecutor
Seeks House Seat
that's High on GOP's Target List
Heflin
Rejects GOP Overtures
as Landtroop Eyes Comeback
Republican
Launches House Bid
in Wake of Council Resignation
Speculation
Persists on Perry
as A&M President Possibility
Madden
Touts Reform Package
that GOP Foe Assailed in 2008
Brown
Launches Re-Election Bid
in Face of Primary Opposition
Democrat
in AG's Race Hopes
to Capitalize on GOP Disarray
Ex-Lawmaker
with Colorful Past
Launches State High Court Race
ART
Plans to Pump Record Sum
into 2010 Texas Political Races
Ex-Congressional
Contender
Leaning Toward House Race
Plano
Businessman Gets Jump
on Field in Texas House Race
Strake
Sees Dire Consequences
for GOP if KBH Runs for Governor
McCall's
Surprise Decision Sparks
Speculation on Council Member
High-Level
Republicans Roll Out
Red Carpet for Ex-Dem Hopson
KBH
Cancels Plan to Step Down
Before Primary Battle with Perry
Perry
Up By 11 Points over KBH
in Latest Poll on Governor's Race
Conservative
Group Targets 11
House Dems in Recruiting Push
Ex-Lawmaker's
Name Surfaces
as Possible House Challenger
Speculation
Builds on Possible
Retirement by House Republican
Brown
Draws Another Primary
Foe as Ex-Judge Enters Race
Hopson
Scores Endorsements
as GOP Primary Foe Emerges
Challenger
Comes Out Swinging
in Bid to Oust House Republican
Ex-Texas
GOP Leader Backing
Challenger in State Chair Race
Texas
Republicans in Congress
Face Record Primary Opposition
Edwards
Can't Elude GOP Wrath
Despite No Vote on Health Plan
Councilman
Eyes Primary Fight
with Incumbent House Democrat
Rodriguez
Gives Up Local Post
and Enters Race for State Senate
Hopson
Accused of Donor Deceit
while Conservatives Suspicious
East
Texas Lawmaker Converts
from Democratic Party to GOP
Sessions
Under Fire for NY Loss
with Foes on Both Sides in 2010
Perry
Offers State's Assistance
in Wake of Fort Hood Rampage
Republican
Pair Poised to Seek
Shot at Freshman House Dem
State
GOP Chair Says SE Texas
Party Switches are Sign of Trend
Ex-Tribal
Leader Weighs Race
for El Paso State Senate Seat
South
Texas Senators Endorse
Sharp in Battle for U.S. Senate
Gilbert
Outraged by Last Place
Showing in Governors Race Poll
Perry
Holds Sizeable Lead in Poll
while Friedman Leads Democrats
Former
Mayor Cancels Plans
for House Race in East Texas
Challenger
Hopes to Have Party
Establishment for House Race
Dallas
DA Backs Dem Challenger
in Race Against House Incumbent
Ex-SREC
Member Launches Bid
to Replace Cathie Adams on RNC
Democrats
Seek to Portray New
GOP Chair as Radical Extremist
Downtown
Developer Seeks
Texas House Seat in Austin
Branch
Reveals Re-Election Plans
after Seriously Weighing AG Bid
Perry
Backs Third-Party Hopeful
over Republican in NY Contest
Legendary
Ball Player Pitches
Support to Williams Senate Bid
KBH
Scores Cheney's Support
in Primary Battle for Governor
Gilbert
Opens Fire on Field
and Media with New Web Site
El
Paso Attorney Sets Sights
on Seat Held by House Dem
House
Democratic Leader Says
GOP in Economic Fantasyland
Adams
Claims State GOP Chair
Post in Emergency SREC Vote
Cathie
Adams Appears to Have
Inside Track in State Chair Vote
Texas
U.S. Senate Candidates
Raise $14 Million Combined
Watchdogs
Seek Federal Probe
into Dems' Allegations on Bohac
Lawmakers
Counter Opposition
to Property Appraisal Proposals
GOP
Chair Hopeful on Defensive
over Tort Reform Measure Fight
El
Paso House Democrat Won't
Run for State Senate Vacancy
GOP
Chair Takes Aim at Homer
in East Texas House Campaign
Gonzales
Gets Boost When GOP
Rival Drops Out of Primary Race
Bius
Unveils First Radio Spot
in Campaign for State Senate
Former
GOP Lawmaker Weighs
State Senate Race as Democrat
Shapleigh
Rules Out Re-Election
Bid But Could Run for Governor
Bius
Launches Senate Campaign
with Broadside at Top GOP Rival
Former
Longhorns Football Star
Eyes Possible State House Race
Republican
Sets Sights on Seat
that's High on GOP Target List
Candidates
Keep Chugging Along
Despite Change in KBH Planning
White
Raises $1.5 Million More
for U.S. Senate Race War Chest
New
Study Shows More GOP
Opportunities in House Races
KBH
Resignation Uncertainty
Fuels Talk on Gov Race Switch
Hutchison
Suggests Timetable
for Early Resignation in Limbo
Hutchison
Goes on Offensive
to Spotlight Missteps by Perry
El
Paso Activist Enters Battle
for State GOP Leadership Post
Democratic
U.S. Senate Rivals
Tout African-American Support
Perry
Draws South Texas Heat
with Supreme Court Decision
Perry
and KBH War of Words Hits
Record Levels with Latest Attacks
25
Qualify for Champions Status
on Business Group's Scorecard
Judge
Who Walked Across Texas
Running Again for Highest Court
Staples
Leads Prop. 11 Charge
with New Political Action Group
Van
de Putte Backing Sharp
in Campaign for U.S. Senate
Hegar
Promoted to Sunset Chair
as Dewhurst Adds Three to Panel
Schieffer
Lands Endorsements
from South Texas Legislators
Ex-Suburban
Council Member
Kicks Off Race for State House
Ex-SREC
Member Joins Battle
for State GOP Chair Opening
Ryan
Gets Boost from Staubach
in Possible Bid for HD 108 Seat
Cathie
Adams Moves Swiftly
with Bid for State GOP Chair
Cleburne
Mayor Takes Aim
at Texas House Republican
KBH
Tries to Upstage Governor
on Norquist Tax Pledge Signing
Lawyer
with Falwell Ties Weighs
Race as Brown Draws GOP Foe
Targeted
Republican Teams Up
with Dewhurst for Austin Event
Perry
Getting Help from Norquist
Amid Tax Hike Restriction Push
Perry
Camp Blames Problems
with Online Event on Sabotage
GOP
Launches New Web Site
as Part of State Online Network
Georgetown
Surgeon Joins GOP
Fight for Open State House Seat
Dallas
Lawyer Touts Fundraising
Success in Texas House Contest
House
Republican Draws Primary
Foe with Investment Firm Owner
State
GOP Chair Stepping Down
to Be Senior Advisor for Perry
Ex-Tech
Star Turns to Legislator
for Advice in NFL Holdout Talks
Straus
Hits the Road to Help
House Colleagues Raise Cash
Robert
Eckels Name Surfaces
as Possible Candidate for AG
Gilbert
Accuses Democratic Rival
of Piracy on Education Proposal
Eppstein
Associate Leaves Firm
for Position in Hutchison Camp
Governor
Steps Up Opposition
to Federal Cap and Trade Bill
Cruz
Scores Support from SREC
Majority in Attorney General Bid
Dewhurst
to be Featured Guest
at Fundraiser for House Hopeful
White
Camp Says Dem Rival
Behind LULAC Advisor's Letter
Poll
Finds KBH Edging Ahead
of Perry in GOP Primary Battle
Texas
Dems Launch Web Site
as GOP Plans State Office Move
Consultant
Whose Hiring at TLC
Sparked Furor Enters House Race
Lubbock
Lawyer Takes Aim
at Veteran House Republican
Williams
Adds More Sports Stars
to Supporter List for Senate Bid
Democrat
Farabee Rules Out
State House Re-Election Race
LULAC
Calls on Houston Mayor
to Drop Support for Agreement
Flores
Joins List of Lawmakers
Who Aren't Seeking Re-Election
Republican
Takes Aim at Heflin
in Targeted West Texas District
Handful
of Republicans Battle
for Shot at Freshman Democrat
Charlie
Wilson Throws Support
to White in U.S. Senate Battle
Dewhurst
Promotes High Ranking
Aides to Top Staff Jobs at Capitol
Gattis
Confirms State Senate Bid
as Ogden Considers CD 17 Race
Ex-Houston
Council Member
Joining Battle for House Seat
DNC
Leader Promises Support
for Texas Dems in 2010 Races
Carona
Backing Harper-Brown
Despite Local Tax Fight Fallout
Ex-East
Texas House Candidate
Exploring State Senate Contest
Dewhurst
Announces Re-Election
Bid Despite Senate Speculation
Abbott
Touts Accomplishments
Without Sign on Plans for 2010
Ogden
Giving Up Senate Seat
in Move Assuring Domino Effect
Republican
Takes Aim at Seat
that Dem Wrestled Away in 2008
Austin
Restaurant Celebrity Joins
Battle for Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant
Governor Announces
New Campaign Committee Staff
GOP
Gubernatorial Rivals Offer
Conflicting Views on State's State
Democrat
Predicts Win in Uphill
Bid to Unseat Veteran Swinford
Legislator
Suggests Speech May
Be Aimed to Make Obama Idol
Legislator
Angered Over Latest
Threat from Death Row Inmate
Perry
Scores Key Endorsements
But Takes Shot on UT Decision
Radio
Interview with Governor
Sparks Speculation on Patrick
Kinky
Seeks Dem Nomination
Without Apologies for 2006 Bid
Asian
Group Blasts Legislator
over Name Remarks in New Ad
Legislator
Predicts Relationship
with Donor Won't Hurt Campaign
Texas
Realtors Group Names
New Political Affairs Director
Gilbert
Confirms Governor's Bid
and Sets Six-Figure Cash Target
TML
Questions Whether Open
Meetings Act is Constitutional
Abbott
Goes to Court to Defend
the State's Open Meetings Law
Hutchisons
Report Three Times
More Income than Perry Couple
Schieffer
Scores Endorsements
from Key Democratic Lawmakers
Ex-Farm
Chief Candidate Plans
Campaign for Governor in 2010
Texas
Association of Counties
Honors Three State Legislators
Hale
Leaving Speaker's Office
to Join Private Consulting Shop
RRC
Leader Lands Gingrich
Endorsement for U.S. Senate
Doctor
Could Complicate Fight
as the First Hispanic Candidate
Ex-Houston
Council Member
Gearing for State House Race
Tarrant
County District Judge
Sets Sights on High Court Seat
Vela
Hopes to Be First Hispanic
Republican Woman on Court
Brister
Plans to Resign Early
from State's Highest Bench
Watson
Rules Out Governor's Bid
and Announces for Re-Election
Humble
School Leader Planning
to Seek Open State House Seat
Conservative
Movement Sparks
GOP Challenges in House Races
Kuempel
Not Letting Heart Attack Be Roadblock to Re-Election
Bid
Brown
Seeking Re-Election Amid
Opposition from Asian-Americans
Sharp
Wants GOP U.S. Senators
to Help Pull Plug on Bank Bailout
Patrick
Plans Re-Election Bid
Without Ruling Out U.S. Senate
Cruz
Plans to Stay in AG Battle
Even if SC Justice Enters Race
Would
Cruz Run for High Court
if Wainwright Joins AG's Race?
Cruz
Wins Support from TFRW
Leaders for Attorney General Bid
Rocket
Man: DNC Invited to Help
Mayor White Put Bid into Orbit
GOP
Pair and Several Democrats
Weigh Bids for Crabb House Seat
RRC
Leader Calls on Dem Rivals
to Denounce White House Tactics
White
House Estimates 5.5 Million
Texans Would Benefit from Plan
Schieffer
Blasts Kay Hutchison
for Voting Against Sotomayor
Republican
State Senator Hires
Veteran Journalist Janet Elliott
New
Web Site Touts Kirk Watson
as Dems' Best Bet for Governor
The
$100,000 Club: 34 Top Texas
Donors Spend $6.2 Million in 2009
Almost
Three Dozen Legislators
Score Perfect on Environment
Former
Education Secretaries
Back Shapiro for U.S. Senate
Frost
Sees White as Dems' Top
Contender in U.S. Senate Race
TAB
Boss Assails School Chief
on Dropout Employment Ban
KBH
Resignation Talk Sparks
Speculation on Dallas Mayor
State
GOP Takes Aim at Three
Blue Dog Dems on Health Care
Hutchison
Says She Plans to Quit
Senate in October or November
U.S.
House Republicans Have
More Cash Despite Raising Less
Hutchison
Confirms Opposition
to Obama's High Court Nominee
Eagle
Forum Issues Biennial
Scorecard for State Legislators
Galveston
Democrat Tops
Honor Roll for Texas Watch
Sharp
Wants White to Drop Ties
to Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Sharp
Wants White to Drop Ties
to Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Schieffer
Seeks to Shore Up
Democratic Party Credentials
White
Takes Fundraising Lead
as Sharp Gives Some Cash Back
Democrats
Blast Perry in Light
of Report on Stimulus Reliance
New
Group Buys Texas Weekly
and Hires Handful of Reporters
Democratic
PACs Raise More
Cash than GOP Rival Groups
Lawmaker
Released on Personal
Recognizance Bond on Charges
Senate
Dems Raise and Spend
More on Average than the R's
Flores
Indictment Sparks Talk
about South Texas House Race
Texas
House Republicans Take
Cash Lead But There's a Catch
Texas
House Hopefuls Grab Early
Cash Advantage over Incumbents
Roger
Williams Moves to Front
of GOP Pack in U.S. Senate Cash
White
Pumps Almost $2 Million
More into U.S. Senate War Chest
Abbott
Has Largest Surplus of All
Elected Officials at State Level
Karen
Hughes and Johnson Join
GOP Speaker's Campaign Team
Tom
Schieffer Raises Almost
$800,000 for Gubernatorial Bid
Harris
Dem Commissioners Back
Sharp in U.S. Senate Campaign
Straus
Has $1.2 Million in Bank
and Support of Most Colleagues
KBH
Rounds Up Almost $7 Million
and Plans August Announcement
Perry
Turns to Conservative Wing
for State Education Board Chair
Harper-Brown
Ends Speculation
by Announcing Re-Election Bid
Perry
Tops KBH in Texas Poll
as Ex-Rivals Lead Senate Pack
Perry
Raises Record $4.2 Million
in Nine Days after Session Ends
Democrats
Launch Fundraising
Drive in House Majority Quest
Lawmaker
Lands Endorsements
from 3 More Senate Colleagues
Texas
AG and 32 Counterparts
Ask SC to Hear Gun Challenge
Lawmaker
Raises Big Bucks
for Possible Statewide Race
Texas
Farm Bureau PAC Backs
State Comptroller and Ag Chief
Berman
Drops Gubernatorial Bid
and Swaps Support with Perry
Draft
Ronnie: Ex-District Attorney
for Gov Campaign Gains Steam
Legislators
Go Two for Three
in Shortest Session in 22 Years
House
OKs Safety Net and Bonds
with CDA Plan on Life Support
Ogden
Says CDAs Lack Support
in Senate Finance Committee
CDAs
Could Be DOA at Capitol
as Special Session Convenes
Senator
Vows Local Control
Emphasis in Toll Road Plan
Potential
Watson Statewide Bid
Sparks Scrambling for Senate
Texas
2010 Ballot Could Feature
Record Number of Rematches
Speaker
Maps House Timetable
for Special Session This Week
Perry
Voices Strong Opposition
to Cap and Trade Energy Plan
Perry
Says Voter ID Won't Be
Issue in Brief Special Session
Overriding
Question: Can Vetoes
Be Challenged in Special?
GOPAC
Launches Texas Effort
with Goal of $4 Million Minimum
Schieffer
Kicks Off Campaign
to Convince Dems He Can Win
75
Texas House Members Urge
Perry to Place CHIP on Agenda
Ex-Ambassador
Tony Garza
Joins ViaNovo and Law Firm
Van
de Putte Launches Bid
to Draft Watson for Gov Race
Veteran
Journalist Wayne Slater
Recovering from Heart Surgery
Democrats
Say Court Ruling Will
Impact Redistricting and Voter ID
Perry
Shoots Down More Bills
Sponsored by Dems with Vetoes
Key
Democrat Rips Perry Vetoes
on Ethics and Rural Doctor Bills
Governor
Vetoes 34 More Bills
that State Legislators Approved
Governor
Slashes State Budget $289 Million with Line-Item
Veto
Governor
Enlists Ray Sullivan
for Chief of Staff Job at Capitol
GOP
Launches Team Effort
to Focus on House Battlefield
Jones
Campaign Says She's Not
Pulling Out of U.S. Senate Race
Sharp
Rips White on Immigration
and Fundraising Event for DeLay
Governor
Perry Makes Tax Slice
for Texas Small Business Official
Annie's
List Touts Matching Offer
on Cash for House Challengers
Patriot
Group Unveils New Tool
for Legislative Communications
Ag
Groups and Farm Chief Want
Eminent Domain in Special Call
Speculation
Builds on Members
Who Might Not Be Back in 2011
Eissler
Flattered By Rumor But
Suggests It's Post-Session Fiction
Perry
Finds Humor in Pain and
Sees Special Session Consensus
Legislators
Post Higher Scores
on Conservative Report Card
Perry
Bouncing Back to Busy
Schedule after Bike Mishap
Republicans
Pass More Bills
as Carona and Hegar Top Field
Special
Session Timing Crucial
to Perry Re-Election Bid Hopes
Republicans
Pass More Bills
as Carona and Hegar Top Field
Ex-Legislative
Council Director
Explores Possible House Race
Straus
Rounds Up 106 Signed
Pledges for Re-Election Bid
Dallas
Lawyer Seeks Seat Held
by Lawmaker Under Indictment
Schieffer
Unveils Leadership
Team Chairs for Governor Bid
Former
Tyler Mayor Launches Bid for Berman's House Seat
Governor
Caught in Crossfire
as Groups Rally Behind Bill
KBH
and RP Get Near Identical
Marks from GOP Conservatives
GOP
Activists Push for Veto
on Electronic Textbooks Bill
Combs
Launches Re-Election Bid
as Democrats Vow to Oppose Her
State
GOP Kicks Off Campaign
to Win More Posts at Local Level
Democrats
Cite Session Failures
as Perry Points to Achievements
Straus
Confident on Re-Election
But Won't Oppose Dem Members
Speaker
Disputes Crisis Warnings
Amid March Session Speculation
Legislature
Closes on Bad Note
with Big Agencies Still in Limbo
Trial
Lawyers and Democrats
Could Win Even if CHIP Fails
Lawmakers
Scramble to Rescue
Safety Net and CHIP on Final Day
Hegar
Accuses Senate Colleague
of Personal Attacks and Distortion
Carona
Vows Filibuster on Bill
Amid Allegations of Bad Faith
CHIP
Bill May Get New Lease
on Life Before Session Ends
Legislators
Close to Final Deals
on Windstorm and Safety Net
TxDOT
Sunset Conferees Scrap
Local Option Gas Tax Proposal
House
Reserves Room in Sunset
Safety Net for Insurance Agency
Perry
Sends Signals on Possible
Opposition to Local Tax Option
Governor
Voices Opposition
to Senate-Revived CHIP Plan
Time
Stands Still as Senate
Revives Windstorm Measure
Dewhurst
Comments on Voter ID
Timing Hit Nerve with Speaker
Budget
Negotiators Strike Deal
with Slightly Higher Price Tag
Bill
Resurrection Move by Dems
Has House Republicans Nervous
GOP
Gets Consolation Prize
if Insurance Sunset Bill Dies
Straus
Rips Dems Stalling Ploy
as Hypocritical and Abusive
GOP
Gives Glimpse at Target
List for Dems in Voter ID Alert
Senator
Appeals to Dewhurst
for Veto Override Plan Vote
House
Dems Worried Pet Bills
Will Fall Victim to Delay Tactics
Republicans
View House Dems
as Flight Risks in Voter ID War
GOP
Sees Dems' Stalling Ploy
as Prime Political Ammunition
Dems
Ponder Move to Send Bill
Back to Committee in Protest
Senator
Appeals to Dewhurst
for Veto Override Plan Vote
House
Might Vote on Substitute
Instead of Senate Voter ID Plan
Dewhurst
Proposal Clears House
Committee after TRS Removed
States
Rights Effort Born Again
as Sponsor Vows Uphill Fight
Insurance
Agency Sunset Debate
Could Be Tort Reform Battlefield
White
Predicts U.S. Senate Win
Amid Comparisons to Obama
Belated
Opposition Threatens
to Undermine Dewhurst Plan
Gambling
Foes Declare Cautious
Victory But Warn Fight's Not Over
Texas
Legislature's Pace Slows
or Picks Up Depending on Gauge
Small
Business Tax Cut Backers
Appeal to Dewhurst and Senate
Kuempel
Absence Effect on Bill
Similar to 2007 Saga in Senate
Smokeless
Tax Boost Faces
Uncertain Fate in State Senate
Legislator
in Induced Coma
after Apparent Heart Attack
Transportation
Funding Bills
Spark Conservative Protests
AT&T
Backs Off Push to Kill
State Budget Redlining Rider
Kinky
Seeks to Build Credibility
with Big Name Advisors for Bid
House
Panel Backs Voter ID Bill
with a Couple of Surprise Twists
Perry
Weighs Fate of 65 Bills
as Deadlines Start to Kick In
Colonia
Measure is Family
Affair for Father-Son Team
House
Braces for Voter ID Fight
as Compromise Effort Fizzles
Democrats
Appeal to Straus
for Intervention on Voter ID
Perry
Poll Shows KBH Lead
Shrinking in Governor's Race
GOP
Seizes on Furor with Ad
Attack on Dunnam and Lawyers
House
Kills Proposal to Shrink
Texas Railroad Commission
Dunnam
Says Committee Has
Time to Fix Measure He Killed
Police
Group Wants Apology
on Bill-Killing Point of Order
Republicans
Say Compromise
Not Needed to Win Dem Votes
Budget
Conference Committee
Features Lack of Experience
GOP
Caucus Calls On Voter ID
Sponsor to Resist Compromise
Specter
Party Switch Sparks
Speculation on Texas Race
Williams
Wins Sheriffs Support
in Battle for U.S. Senate Seat
GOP
Welcomes Biden to Texas
with Competition for Best Gaffe
Capitol
Reporters Claim High
Honors from Managing Editors
Perry
Signs Film Incentive Bill
Amid Some Concerns on Feud
Governor
Lands Starring Role
at Obama Critical Review Event
Tort
Reform Backers Hope House Panel is Final Stop
for Measure
House
Backs Diversity Analysis
for Cable and Telecom Rivals
Dems
Lift Two-Thirds Blockade
Before Voting No on Sunset Bill
Sharp
Offers Fighting Words
on Secession in Campaign Ad
House
Dems and Straus GOP
Allies Take Aim at TLC Boss
House
Backs Budget with First
Unanimous Vote in Eight Years
Governors
Budget Under Attack
During House Spending Debate
Senate
Backs Jobless Funds Bill
Despite Governor's Objections
Washington
Bashing Could Be
Perry's Springboard to Ticket
RRC
Leader Unveils Big Name
Support List for U.S. Senate Bid
Tea
Parties Spark War of Words
Between Texas GOP and Dems
Dems
Use Asian Name Remarks
as New Ammunition on Voter ID
Washington
Bashing Could Be
Perry's Springboard to Ticket
House
Uncertain: More at Stake than Money in State Budget
Fight
Kinky
Eyes Comeback as Dem
with Exploratory Bid for 2010
Poll
Points to Possible Rematch
Between Dewhurst and Sharp
Say
What? Top Ten Quotes
of the Week at State Capitol
Coalition
Could Be Crumbling
in Bad Sign for Gambling Push
Granger
Backs Roger Williams
in Battle for U.S. Senate Seat
House
Dem Leader Joins Hunt
for GOP Counterpart's Accusers
House
Panel Backs Budget Plan
that Could Be Voter ID Leverage
House
Conservatives Say They'd
Have Votes to Protect Perry Veto
Senate
Backs Toll Road Reforms
while Extending Existing Deals
Texas
Doctors Gear for Capitol
Health Insurance Reform Blitz
The
Envelope Please - Texas
Consultants Win Pollie Awards
Ex-Capitol
Reporter Signs On
as Spokesman for Schieffer
Senate
OK's $182 Billion Budget
with Federal Stimulus Infusion
House
Backs Move to Allow
Special Sessions on Vetoes
Lawmaker
Pushed to Reform
Funds Before A&M Grant Furor
Conservatives
Want Lawmakers
to Stay Out of Rainy Day Fund
Lawmakers
Support Flexibility
in Use of Textbook Allotment
Dems
Weigh Budget Roadblocks
Amid Warnings on Voter ID Deal
Capitol
Press Corps Unraveling
Amid Newspaper Industry Woes
A&M
Has Been Top Beneficiary
of College Research ETF Money
Special
Session Veto Override
Measure Gains Steam at Capitol
House
Backs Enterprise Fund
Bill Amid A&M Grant Fallout
Death
Penalty Ban that Perry
Vetoed Revived in Legislature
House
Could Be on Collision
Course on Stimulus Spending
KBH
Hits Governor on Stimulus
and Credit Taking on Economy
Texas
House Off to Slower Start
Amid Transition in Leadership
AP
Reveals Dems' Revival Plan
and Big Donor Strategy Session
Texas
House Off to Slower Start
Amid Transition in Leadership
Hernandez
and Veasey Tapped
to Help Lead HDCC 2010 Efforts
Dems
Push CHIP Boost on Issue
that Could Be Hot in Campaigns
GOP
Senator Wins Bipartisan
Support for Business Tax Cut
Straus
Starts Work on Strategy
to Help House Handle Voter ID
Senate
Backs Voter ID Measure
that Faces Uncertain House Fate
Senate
Dems Seek Fast Track
for Stimulus Funds Resolution
Dems
Busiest as Legislators File
Record Number of Bills in 2009
UT
Poll Shows Hutchison Lead
Smaller in Battle for Governor
State
Employees Fear Backlash
in Bid for Pay Hike in Session
GOP
Lawmakers' Alternative
Stimulus Plan Gains Steam
Stimulus
Panel Wants House
to Defy Perry on Jobless Funds
Governor
Throws Up Roadblock
to Stimulus Unemployment Cash
Lawmakers
Seek Solution
on Unemployment Funding
House
Democrat Says Abbott
Absence Reinforces Proposal
Senate
Committee OKs Voter ID
Bill 20-12 after Marathon Hearing
Dems
See Hearing as Message
Vehicle to Help Kill Bill in House
New
Energy Efficiency Venture
Draws Praise from Legislators
Senate
Dems May Switch Roles
as Proactive Tactic on Voter ID
Highway
Commissioner Draws
Fire for Comments at Meeting
Lawmakers
Want to Overhaul
School Accountability System
State
Parties Shoot for Strength
in Numbers at Voter ID Hearing
Perry
Backs Film Industry Funds
Despite Conservative Criticism
Dems
Accuse Perry of Playing
Politics with Stimulus Money
Ex-Bush
Partner Launches
Exploratory Bid for Governor
Senator
Blasts Pay Hike Push
for Boss at Embattled Agency
Ex-Lawmaker
Cleared in Ethics
Case in Real Estate Controversy
Democrats
Want Perry to Tag
Jobless Insurance Emergency
State
and Federal Lawmakers
Push Stimulus Watchdog Ideas
Poll
Shows Sharp and White
with Similar Support for Race
Stimulus
Challenge Raises
Specter of Special Session
Straus
Ties to Gambling Spark Speculation on Dem Payback
Contradictory
Polls Suggest
Gambling Forces Still Rivals
Cornyn
Uses AG as Bait to Lure
Dewhurst into U.S. Senate Race
Investor
Gave TDP $100,000
while Donating to Both Sides
Veteran
Strategists Team Up
for New Consulting Venture
Dunnam
and Farrar Share Duties
as Taylor Elected GOP Chairman
Hutchison
Briefing Lawmakers
on Plans for Governor's Race
House
Democrat Launches Push
to Revive Indian Casino Games
Democratic
Group Blasts Straus
House Committee Assignments
GOP
Has Majority on Two-Thirds
of House Standing Committees
Capitol
Reporter Leaving Paper
for Job at Susan Combs' Shop
Eiland
Named Speaker Pro Tem
as Straus Allies Score Key Posts
Dems
Could Have Shot at Up
to 16 House Committee Chairs
Senator
Hopes to Revive TPR
as Sharp Eyed for Federal Effort
Straus
Taps Former Strayhorn
Deputy as New General Counsel
Potential
Obama Appointments
Spark Speculation on Openings
Perry
and Dems Blast Senator
for Missing Votes on Stimulus
Eppstein
Group Restructuring
Spawns Four Separate Firms
UTIMCO
Boss Who Quit Abruptly
Has Been Major Political Donor
New
Speaker Assembling Staff
with Streamlining Goal in Mind
Racing
Interests Tout Potential
Windfall from Slot Machines
Legislators
Rally Behind Push
to Stimulate Texas Film Industry
Legislative
Leaders Ask State
Agencies to Reduce Spending
Texas
Consultants Play Key
Part in RNC Chair's Election
Dewhurst
Creates Three New
Standing State Senate Panels
Texas
House Approves Rules
with Only One Dissenting Vote
Key
Democrats Offer Unflattering
Reviews on Perry State of State
Governor
Says State Can Use
Economic Woes as Springboard
House
Rules Package Calls
for Committee Consolidation
White
Ad in African-American
Publication Raises Eyebrows
Dewhurst
Says Lawmakers Must
Find Money for Certain Priorities
TAB
Enlists Ex-Bush Adviser
for Education Lobbying Push
Dewhurst
Says Senate Budget
Would Boost Spending Barely
Statewide
Officials Who Weren't
on 2008 Ballot Raise $30 Million
East
Texas Lawmaker Eyes
Exploratory Bid for Governor
Senate
Republicans Pave Way
for Voter Identification Measure
House
Braces for Possible Fight
on Move to Boost Office Budgets
Straus
Elected House Speaker
With Unanimous Vote of Support
Regulated
Industries' Fate
Uncertain Under Joe Straus
Combs
Says Legislature Will
Have $9 Billion Less to Spend
Grim
Revenue Forecast Sparks
Debate on State Fiscal Priorities
Early
Supporters Could Be in Line
for Top House Committee Posts
Draft
Straus Effort Conceived Two
Months Before Incredible Victory
Grim
Revenue Forecast Sparks
Debate on State Fiscal Priorities
Legislature
Set to Convene
with Key Fights Looming
Straus
Enlists Ex-Lawmakers
for Advice During Orientation
Hutchison
Rips State Leadership
and Management in New Mailer
Straus
Appears Unstoppable
as Rivals End Bids for Speaker
Smithee
Vows Pressure-Free
Campaign for House Speaker
Craddick's
Out and Smithee's In
while Straus Says He's Winning
Craddick's
Out and Smithee's In
while Straus Says He's Winning
Joe
Straus Emerges as Top
Challenger in Speaker Race
Conservatives
Turn Up Heat
on Anti-Craddick Republicans
Democrat
John Sharp Makes
Bid for U.S. Senate Official
Craddick
Faces Critical Sales
Pitch with Smithee in Wings
Chisum
Challenges Accuracy
of Report on Speaker's Race
Craddick's
Camp Says Democrat
Support Stronger than Foes Say
Walker
Drops Election Contest
But Vows to Keep Investigating
Some
Republicans Don't Like
Idea of Special Senate Election
Huffman
Beats Bell in Special
State Senate Runoff Election
Comptroller
Scores at Event as
Perry Makes Pitch Before Ban
Houston
Mayor and RRC Chair
Enter U.S. Senate Competition
House
Speaker Removal Plan
and Elected Bosses Proposed
Heavy
Hitters Rally Behind
Huffman in Final Days of Runoff
Sharp
Touts Legislators Support
as Republicans Join Senate List
Lobbyist's
Death was Surprise
Despite Struggle with Cancer
Speaker's
Race Challengers
Start Consolidation Dialogue
State
Senate Runoff Foes Spar
on Immigration and Gambling
Special
Election Timing Sparks
Debate as Williams Eyes Race
Top
Bush Advisers on Senator's
Team for Possible 2010 Battle
Sharp
Moves Closer to Senate
Bid as White Ponders Options
GOP
Speaker Candidate Calls
for Terry Keel's Resignation
SA
Lawmaker's Name Surfaces
in Speaker's Race Speculation
Craddick
Foes Fear Institutional
Disadvantage in Speaker's Race
East
Texas Democrat Declares
Victory Again after Recount
Runoff
Rivals Swap Punches
as Mailer Takes Aim at Bell
Special
Texas Vote Could Be
Dems U.S. Senate Springboard
GOP
Tops 56 Percent in Races
for Legislature and Congress
Political
Warhorse Jim Mattox
Dies in His Speep at Age 65
Solomons
Tosses Hat into Ring
of House Speaker Candidates
Democrats
Post Big Gains
in Suburban House Districts
House
Republicans to Consider
Caucus Rule Changes at Retreat
Keffer
Vows to Curtail Lobbyists
Influence in House Speaker Bid
GOP
Might Fight Fire with Fire
in Wake of HD 105 Vote Tally
LSP
Says Targeting and Cash
Key to Sucess for Democrats
Flores
Probe Reports Spark
Special Election Speculation
Candidates
with Less Cash Won
Most Seats that Switched Hands
Democrats
Victories Spark Wild
Scramble for House Speaker
Craddick
Allies Turn Out for Dem
Caucus Summit on Speaker Race
Dems
Declare Victory Despite
GOP Success in Statewide Vote
Democrats
Gain House Seats
But Fall Short in Majority Quest
Bell
and Huffman Head to Runoff
as Dem Beats Senate Incumbent
Speculation
on House Upsets
Emerges on Eve of Election
Legislative
and Congressional
Race Price Tag Tops $80 Million
Huffman
Camp Accuses Rival
of Violating Order on Web Site
Texas
House Candidates Airing
Record Amount of TV Advertising
Election
Possibilities Spark New
Speculation on Speaker's Race
Dem's
Tort Reform Money Could
Help Ensure Senate Runoff Vote
Dems
Face Must-Win Situations
to Turn Majority Hopes to Reality
Democrats
Tsunami Hopes Spark
What-if Visions for House Battles
Codependent
Candidates Make
Coordinated Campaigns Critical
Vo
and VuLe Hope to Overcome
McCain's Asian Voter Support
Democrat
PACs Round Up More
Summer Cash than GOP Rivals
Longshot
Wins Could Give Dems
Shot at Texas Senate Majority
TLR
Enters Fray as Sparks Fly
in Special State Senate Battle
Democrats
Raise More Cash
for Hottest U.S. House Battles
Perry
Taps Top Trouble-Shooter
for Chief of Staff Post at Capitol
Dems
Decry Email as Campaign
to Confuse Democratic Voters
New
PAC Pours Almost $500,000
into Democratic House Races
Could
Bradley Effect Be Factor
in Down-Ballot Races in Texas?
Dems
Fare Better in Cash Dash
in Hottest Texas House Races
Women
Rank One, Two & Three
in State Senate Money Chase
Candidate
Lauds PAC's Push
in Ironic Twist to Senate Race
Challengers
Win Local Papers'
Support in Several Key Battles
Republicans
Hit Challenger
with Poll and Complaint
Republicans
Expect to Use
Dallas Lawyer as Weapon
Lawmakers
Join Senate Hopeful
in Call for New Property Values
Sparks
Was Capitol Fixture
as Veteran Liquor Lobbyist
Political
Damage: Campaigns
with Most to Lose in Ike's Wake
Democrats
Sound Warnings
on Negative Campaign Tactics
State
Senate Candidates Spar
over Merits of Mayor's Support
Candidates
Pull Plug on Events
as U.S. Senate Foes Squabble
Hurricane
Response Spawns
Partisan Grumbling in Texas
Bell
Takes Lead But Ex-Judge
Says She's Leading Republican
Laffer
Gives Texas the Edge
in Bragging Rights on Economy
Democrat
Takes Zedler to Task
on Support from House Speaker
DA
Gives House Challengers
New Weapon with TAB Case
GOP
Challenger Touts Support
from Democrats in House Race
Texans
Land Key Speaking Parts
at National Political Conventions
McCain
and Cornyn Leading
Democratic Foes in New Polls
Edwards
Star Soars as Second
Biggest Winner in VP Derby
Perry
Taps Miner and Castle
for Top Communication Jobs
State
Leaders Back Highway
Bonds and Funding Authority
Brimer
Loses Court Round
But Wins Women Support
Brimer
Seeks High Court Ruling
in Bid to Boot Davis from Ballot
Craddick
Republican Foes Turn
Out for Fundraiser with Rove
Brimer
Loses Supreme Court Round
But Wins Key Support from Women
Senator
Seeks High Court Ruling
in Bid to Boot Democrat Off Ballot
Craddick
Republican Foes Turn Out
for Fundraiser Featuring Karl Rove
Libertarians
Could Swing Balance
in Dozen or More State House Races
Tort
Reform Backers Blast Baron
in Wake of Admissions on Affair
Democrats
Hopes on House Majority
Fueled by New Fundraising Study
Republicans
Foresee House Gains
Despite Optimism among Democrats
Republicans
Foresee House
Gains Despite Dems Optimism
House
Incumbents Raise Four Times
More and R's War Chests are Bigger
Fourteen
Contenders for Congress
Top Seven-Figures in Texas Races
AG
and Lawmakers Help Republican
Raise Cash for Special Senate Race
Five
Texans Top Seven-Figure Mark
as 31 Spend $19 Million on Politics
Speaker's
PAC and Annie's List Post
Big Numbers But TLR Still Leads Pack
Hope
Andrade and Eckels Could Be
on Short List for Secretary of State
Ex-Judge
Claims Money Advantage
Amid Predictions of Third-Party Attack
New
Reports Could Be Crystal Ball
for Statewide Campaigns in 2010
Price
Tag Soars in CC House Race
as Four Dozen Join $100,000 Club
Senate
Battle Tops $1.5 Million Mark
But Zaffirini Still Individual Leader
House
Challenger Flexes Fundraising
Muscle as Campaign Reports Flow In
DPS
Director's Retirement Sparks
Speculation on Possible Successor
Who
Will House Committee Chairs Be
if Democrats Regain Majority in 2009?
Jay
Root Leaving Newspaper Post
for Job as AP Reporter in Austin
Senate
Democrats Turn Up the Heat
as Panel Weighs State Agency's Fate
Governor
Taps Think Tank Official
to Lead Budget and Policy Division
Branch's
LBB Appointment Sparks
Speculation on Musical Chairs Game
Obama
Taking Page from Ex-Chair's
Advice with Texas Campaign Plan
TEXPAC
Recalls Cornyn Endorsement
in Wake of Vote on Medicaid Measure
Poll
Shows England and Wiegman
Tied in Battle for State House Seat
GOP
Activist Rips Ex-State Senator
on Resignation and Special Election
Odessa
Republican Dies Two Months
after Losing House Re-Election Bid
Statewide
Officials and Most Texans
in Congress Had Previous Experience
Local
Knowledge: Mayor's Job
Has Been Good Stepping Stone
New
Polls Show Brimer Beating
Democrat in State Senate Battle
Local
Knowledge: Voters Say No
to Dual Bid to Keep School Post
Ex-Judge
Joins Special Election
Fight for Open State Senate Seat
Bill
Analysis Operation Revived
as Optional Service for Members
GOP
Leaders Face Balancing Act
on McCain and Push for Core Values
Show-Stopping
Convention Speech
Sparks Speculation on Senate Race
Benkiser
Sails to Re-Election Victory
as Party Vice-Chair Wins by Default
Texas
Republicans Find More Cause
for Concern than Usual at Convention
Congressional
Candidates Bounce
Back as GOP Lawyers in Court Fight
Key
Lawmaker Says Decision Doesn't
Put an End to Concerns on Corridor
White
House Nominee's Reform Bill
Cost Texas State Party Some Power
Republicans
Battling for Leadership
Posts at State Convention in Houston
Blaze
at Texas Governor's Mansion
Prompts Massive Arson Investigation
Obama
Victory in Texas Delegate
Count Conjures Visions of Florida
Victory
Predictions and Unity Pleas
Don't Defuse Concerns at Convention
Obama
Endorsement Sparked Talk
about Fielding Foe for State Chair
Governor
Who's Pro-Life Heads
to Texas for Convention Speech
Clinton
Could Give Obama Boost
with Hispanics at State Convention
State
Party Has Fewer Power Players
Calling the Shots on Major Decisions
Democrats
Hope State Convention
is Springboard Without Major Strife
Combs
Puts Former Capitol Reporter's
Investigative Skills to Work at Agency
Pollster
for Democrats Says Quest
to Keep New Voters Will Cost Money
Democrats
and State AG Disagree
on Agreement in Voter Fraud Fight
Houston
Donor on Sunset Commission
Was on Road to Recovery before Death
Gambling
Raids Spark Speculation
on Campaign Donations from Owner
Lawmaker
Seeks Pension Information
as Prosecutors Warn House on Probes
Williams
Uses Reverse Psychology
with Warning as GOP Victory Boss
GOP
Says Rehab Donation is Fraction
of Garcia Support from Indicted Donor
House
Democrat Says He's Been
Wrongly Accused on Celis Cash
Craddick
Foe Creates Subcommittee
in Response to Ghost Worker Furor
Ghost
Flaps No Competition for Big
Picture Issues in First Power Poll Tie
Democrats
Court Bell as Potential
Contender in Special Senate Race
Hutchison
Surfaces as Possible
Candidate for UT Chancellor Job
Gingrich
and Romney Join Cast
for State Republican Convention
Comptroller
Launches New Web Site
as Tool for Economic Development
Legislature
Brimming with Possible
Statewide Contenders in Two Years
New
Poll Boosts Texas Dems' Hopes
in U.S. Senate and White House Bids
Key
Lawmaker Says Perry Put Politics
First with Transportation Appointment
Nueces
Republicans Want to Make
House Dems Pay for Celis Donations
Democrat
Won't Unilaterally Disarm
Campaign after Foe Rejects Limits
Keel
Blasts `Immoral' Political Tactic
in Complaint at State Ethics Agency
House
Panel Takes Aim at Property
Taxes that Keep Rising Despite Swap
Speculation
Builds on Perry Package
Deal for Transportation Commission
Math
Looks Good for Craddick
Barring Takeover by Democrats
Perry
Boosts Stock with Re-Election
Plans Even if He Doesn't Run Again
Federal
Judge Declares Democrat
Ineligible for Race Against Craddick
Cornyn
Posts Goliath Fundraising
Totals as Cash Gap Grows in Race
Texas
PAC Cash: Lawyers Cut Rival's
Lead But Pro-GOP Groups Fare Best
Conservative
Support and Cash
are Keys to Victory in Runoffs
Craddick
Picks Up More Allies
in GOP Primary Runoff Election
Republicans
Veer to the Right
in Runoffs for State House Seats
State
Tax Rebates Explored Amid
Anticipation on New Business Levy
Talton
Gives Would-Be Replacement
a Boost in GOP Runoff in House Race
Primary
Fight Heading to Courthouse
Amid Accusations of Tainted Election
Leininger
Moves to Sidelines in Runoff
in Light of Button's School Choice Vow
Runoff
Contenders Fall Short in Bids
for Support from Opponent They Beat
Runoff
Contenders Fall Short in Bids
for Support from Opponent They Beat
Moody
Gambles on Contribution Caps
in Race that's Top Target for Dems
House
Battle Could End Up in Court
after Miller's Lead Shrinks in Recount
Legislators
Fined Record Amounts
Amid Big Jump in Ethics Complaints
Runoffs
Defined by Ideological
Lines More than Policy Issues
District
Judge Race Has Movie Script
Potential as Charges Fly in Runoff
Dems
Win Almost Twice as Many
Votes in Districts with Fall Races
Ex-Judge
and Eye Doctor Set Sights
on Special Election for State Senate
Dems
Hope to Capitalize on Primary
Fever in Quest to Take House Back
Record
Votes Cast in Legislative
Race Despite Down-Ballot Drop Off
House
Republican Plans to Seek
Recount Amid Questions on Tally
Macias
Loses to Primary Challenger
by 38 Votes after Ballot Hand Count
Craddick
Could Come Out Ahead
in Light of Surprise Primary Upsets
House
Republican Gets Second Shot
as Runoffs Required in Five Races
King
Crowns House Fundraising
as Two Dozen Top $200,000 Mark
Perry
and Leininger Share Wealth
as Craddick Foes Get Cash
Boost
House
Candidates Raise Millions
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