For our recurring list of the most competitive races in Texas statewide, congressional and legislative elections, we lifted the color scheme from the inventors of the federal terror watch, ranking races by the threat to each incumbent, to the incumbent party, or just by the level of interest and heat generated.
2016
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Adrian Garcia Rolls Out Fundraising Numbers in CD-29 Race
Also, Leticia Van de Putte agrees to co-host a fundraiser in the high-profile primary race for the Senate seat she used to hold.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside Intelligence: About Those Presidential Predictions…
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about your 2016 presidential predictions.
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Energy
After Brief Hiatus, Wayne Christian Resumes Run for Railroad Commission
Wayne Christian has resumed his campaign for Texas railroad commissioner, ending a short hiatus that shook up the Republican primary contest.
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Criminal Justice
Iraqi Refugee Identified As Terror Suspect Arrested in Houston
Gov. Greg Abbott renewed his call for better vetting of refugees after an Iraqi man was arrested in Houston for alleged connections to the Islamic State.
Posted inState Government
New on TribTalk: Inviting Texas Women into Politics
Because the power to tax, regulate and change lives comes from and through politics, it is imperative for women to be well represented at all levels, writes former Comptroller Susan Combs.
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Economy
Retirees Group Spars With Hunt Over Oncor Sale
America’s biggest retiree group wants state regulators to reject oilman Ray L. Hunt’s proposal to buy the state’s biggest electric transmission company, suggesting it will shift wealth from everyday Texans to rich folks in suits.
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Politics
Ted Cruz Links Marco Rubio to Citizenship Questions
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is tying questions about his citizenship, most recently raised by billionaire Donald Trump, to another foe in the GOP presidential field: Senate colleague Marco Rubio.
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Criminal Justice
Indicted Trooper Surrenders, Will Plead Not Guilty
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brian Encinia, indicted Wednesday on a perjury charge related to his arrest of Sandra Bland, surrendered to Texas Rangers Thursday afternoon and was taken to the Waller County Jail.