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Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

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Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature

Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.

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Texas Senate candidate says “no strings attached” to $2 million donation from businessman

Rhonda Ward, a first-time candidate for elected office who previously served on the state GOP’s policy committee, is challenging Trent Ashby for the East Texas seat.

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Why Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s endorsed candidates always win

No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s second-in-command over a decade ago.

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East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year

Texas law largely allows landowners to do what they want with the groundwater beneath them, potentially protecting the latest plan to ship water out of East Texas.

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Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection

After Nichols announced his retirement, Rep. Trent Ashby said he would run for the open seat.

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“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

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Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7

At stake in next week’s constitutional amendment election is $13 billion in infrastructure spending. Supporters say it’s an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

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Four new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked four new state-level candidates in Texas between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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Texas will spend billions to connect the state with broadband. But is it clear which neighborhoods need help?

On the eve of a historic investment in connecting the Lone Star State, advocates worry maps that will help establish which communities get funding have bad information.

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Final approval given to bill allocating $1.5 billion to broadband expansion in Texas

Voters will be asked to approve a state constitutional amendment to create the Broadband Infrastructure Fund.

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$5 billion for broadband advances in Texas Legislature after Senate OKs bill

An estimated 7 million Texans don’t have access to high-speed broadband internet access.

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Texas House OKs $5 billion for broadband, if voters give thumbs up

The legislation — which falls short of the $10 billion needed to ensure all Texans have reliable internet access — must still win approval in the state Senate.

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With billions of dollars on the line, East Texans say a crucial state map incorrectly shows they already have broadband

East Texans worry they could miss out on federal dollars because a state map that will help determine where the money goes shows they already have access to broadband. Residents say their broadband is chronically unreliable.

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Texas lawmakers propose historic investments to broadband and water infrastructure — but voters will have the last word

If passed during this legislative session, this would be the state’s biggest investment in broadband, but some local officials question whether it would make the service more affordable in areas with few providers.

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