Politics

Rick Perry Resigns From Board Of Dallas Company Building Dakota Access Pipeline

By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune • 10 hours ago

Former Gov. Rick Perry has resigned from the board of Dallas pipeline company Energy Transfer Partners as he prepares to become energy secretary under President-elect Donald Trump.

Ted Cruz Dismisses Concerns Over Russian Role In Election

By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune • Jan 5, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, dismissed concerns Thursday about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, calling them an effort to undermine Donald Trump's victory.

Texas Electors Choose Trump, But A Handful Don't Keep The Faith

By Rick Holter • Dec 19, 2016

Updated: The Electoral College vote today in Texas was, as expected, an overwhelming win for Donald Trump. What wasn't expected was the number of Republican voters who resigned or defected. Four electors quit and were replaced. The final tally was 36 for Trump and one each for Ohio Gov. John Kasich and for fellow Texan Ron Paul.

How To Be A Successful Presidential Appointee

By Samantha Guzman • Dec 12, 2016

President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration could appoint as many as 4,000 senior-level bureaucrats. Many of those appointees will arrive on the job with no government experience.

Texas Business Group Tallies Cost Of LGBT Discrimination

By Christopher Connelly • Dec 6, 2016

Texas could lose big if it pursues policies that curtail the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents. That’s the message from a study commissioned by the Texas Association of Business, the state’s chamber of commerce. The study finds that the state potentially faces huge losses, and it comes as fights over LGBT rights are brewing in Austin ahead of the next legislative session.

Trump's Unsupported Claim Of Voter Fraud Appears To Have Texas Roots

By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune • Nov 28, 2016

When President-elect Donald Trump tweeted Sunday — without evidence — that "millions" of people voted illegally in the race for the White House, he invited a wrath of condemnation for again stoking doubts about the U.S. election system.

Texas Republican Elector Resigns Over Donald Trump

By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune • Nov 28, 2016

A Texas Republican elector is resigning over the election of Donald Trump, saying he cannot "in good conscience" vote for the incoming president.

After Recount, Anderson Remains Apparent Winner In Re-Election Battle

By Brandon Formby Texas Tribune & Patrick Svitek • Nov 27, 2016

Update, Nov. 30: After a recount, state Rep. Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, is still the apparent winner in his re-election battle against Democrat Terry Meza.

LGBT Advocates Brace For Legislative Session

By Christopher Connelly • Nov 24, 2016

The next legislative session doesn’t start until January, but the battle lines are being drawn. One issue is sure to be contentious: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. Lawmakers have introduced a number of bills, some intended to help LGBT folks, others that would strip protections and reverse recent gains.

Cruz Fuels Speculation On Cabinet Position With Surprise Trump Meeting

By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune • Nov 16, 2016

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is fueling new speculation about his political future following a surprise meeting Tuesday with President-elect Donald Trump.

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