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Joe Straus

Power Steering

The most interesting story in American politics in the coming year isn’t in Iowa, but on the outskirts of Houston and Dallas.

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The lieutenant governor's rhetoric on the border is shifting, and it could mean a split with House Speaker Joe Straus.

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Joe Straus Easily Re-Elected House Speaker

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Jan 09, 2015

Dan Patrick Moves to Set Agenda at Lege

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Mar 12, 2014

Joe Straus Helps Raise Money for ALEC

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Apr 30, 2013

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