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What’s Behind Potential Deep Budget Cuts For The State AG’s Office (Feb. 9, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 9, 2021 · On Tuesday's show: A closer look at potential steep budget cuts for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, and City Councilmember Tiffany Thomas answers listener questions.

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North Texas Congressman Ron Wright Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19

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Posted on February 8, 2021 · The conservative Republican was being treated for lung cancer. He was 67.

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Which Texans In Congress Voted To Reject Election Results?

Elizabeth Myong, KERA

Posted on January 7, 2021 · Here are the lawmakers who voted to object to states' election results after pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building.

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John Cornyn Says He Won’t Join Growing Number Of Texas Republicans Planning To Object To Certification Of Joe Biden’s Win

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 5, 2021 · The state's senior senator said Tuesday he will not object to certifying President Donald Trump's reelection defeat "based on unproven allegations."

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When is an elected leader too old to serve? Surprise — the answer depends on your politics

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Just because there was no shutdown doesn’t mean Houston wasn’t affected

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Posted on October 2, 2023 · We discuss how the budget battle in Congress was just the latest disruption to the Houston mayor's race.

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The race for Houston city controller is likely to hinge on name recognition, partisanship

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Posted on October 2, 2023 · Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez appear to have the edge over Dave Martin and Shannan Nobles in the four-way contest to become Houston’s next chief financial officer.

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Posted on September 29, 2023 · The funding bill was a long shot, but far-right U.S. representatives said it didn’t go far enough in promoting their priorities, including border security and defunding investigations into Donald Trump.

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