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Ken Paxton

The System Works for Attorney General Ken Paxton. Again.

A court decision this week could be the coup de grâce that finally ends the attorney general’s four-year-old felony case.

by Michael Barajas

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How Tea Partiers Fueled Texas’ Latest ‘Voter Fraud’ Freakout

by Michael Barajas

The Interview: Texas Republican Party Chair James Dickey

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This Week: In ‘Mother’s Day Massacre,’ Tea Party Caucus Derails 100+ Bills

by Kolten Parker

Feb 26, 2016

The Interview: Elliott Naishtat

Parting words from the Lege’s ‘New Yorker.'

by Andrea Grimes

Ted Cruz Feb 15, 2016

The Cruz-ification of the GOP

Ted Cruz's speeches haven't changed, but his audience sure has.

by Christopher Hooks

Jonathan Stickland Jan 20, 2016

The Sweet Futility of Texas House Primary Races

At a dessert banquet for Jonathan Stickland, tea party funders convene for their biannual fleecing.

by Christopher Hooks

Ben Sargent's Loon Star State cartoon. Dec 09, 2015

Loon Star State: Professionals

by Ben Sargent

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) Aug 06, 2015

State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione’s Support for Joe Straus Sparks Backlash

by Christopher Hooks

Jun 29, 2015

Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State: Legislative Toy Store

by Ben Sargent

Jun 04, 2015

Don’t Laugh, Rick Perry is Running for President Again

by Christopher Hooks

Jun 03, 2015

Goodbye, 84th Texas Meh-gislature

by Christopher Hooks

May 22, 2015

Tea Party Thought Leaders Lament Once-Promising Session

by Christopher Hooks

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