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State Government
Will Perry Run Again? And if So, for What?
Robert Black, a former aide to Gov. Rick Perry, has some advice for people who think they can predict the governor’s next political move: “For those out there trying to read the tea leaves, don’t. Because you’re probably going to be wrong.”
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Public Education
Senate Panel Discusses Scrutiny of State Testing Contracts
The procedures that led to the state’s five-year, $468 million standardized testing contract with Pearson were the focus of a Senate panel’s hearing Tuesday on legislation that would change how the state handles future agreements.
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Public Education
Education Chairman Urges Panel to Support “Noble Cause”
State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, at a Tuesday hearing delivered an impassioned plea in support of the tax credit scholarship plan that is a critical part of the school choice reform package he has pushed this session.
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Politics
Democratic Strategist Has Big Wins, Little Patience
After successfully leading the bruising campaigns for two state senators and a state representative, Terrysa Guerra, an unassuming Democratic strategist, has emerged as a secret weapon for her party.
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State Government
The Brief: March 21, 2013
In a marked departure from 2011, the state Senate on Wednesday passed a two-year budget with relative ease.
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State Government
The Brief: March 12, 2013
Protesters on Monday attempted to turn up the heat in the simmering legislative debate over public education in Texas.
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What Should Texans Watch For on Tuesday?
There probably won’t be any surprises when it comes to the presidential race in Texas. But there are still some questions that Texas political observers are eager to see answered on Election Day. Here are four things to watch for.
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Fort Worth Senate Race Has Big Implications
All eyes are on the Fort Worth matchup between state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic incumbent, and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Mark Shelton — and not just because it is expected to be a nail-biter.
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Transportation
Shelton Requests Criminal Investigation of Davis and NTTA
State Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, called for a criminal investigation into state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, on Wednesday in the latest development in this increasingly bitter race for Davis’ Senate seat.