Full video of our 2/4 conversation with state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate in District 26.
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Analysis: When Power Doesn’t Spell Victory
Power in elected office doesn’t always translate into success in elections. Just ask Leticia Van de Putte. Or Trey Martinez Fischer. Or John Carona. Or David Dewhurst.
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Anti-Gay Marriage Bill Gets Another Try
A Texas Senate committee on Tuesday approved a measure that would forbid state or local governments from using public money to issue same-sex marriage licenses, reviving a proposal that died in the House earlier this month.
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Minjarez Wins Runoff for Last Vacancy in Legislature
Former Bexar County prosecutor Ina Minjarez is set to become the next representative from House District 124.
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Two Democrats Face Off For Last House Seat
Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Bexar County to chose between two Democrats in the second round of the race to replace former state Rep. Jose Menéndez, D-San Antonio.
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Senate Gives Initial OK to School Scholarship Plan
Scholarships funded by state business tax credits would help some low-income parents send their children to private schools under a measure tentatively approved by the Texas Senate Monday.
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The Brief: April 3, 2015
A state auditor’s report that looked into the controversial no-bid fraud detection software contract awarded to the technology firm 21CT revealed “operational defects” in how the state’s health and human services agency awards contracts.
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HD-124 Special Election Sets Record for Low Voter Turnout
Tuesday’s special election to replace former state Rep. José Menéndez appears to have set a record low for voter turnout in races of its kind.
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The Brief: April 1, 2015
It took more than 17 hours, but the House gave preliminary OK to a budget. Anticipated fights over vouchers and in-state tuition for undocumented students failed to materialize.
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The Brief: March 11, 2015
State contracting has become one of the signature issues of the legislative session, but finding a fix won’t be easy.