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Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Two candidates in the Democratic Party race for Texas State Representative District 40 are headed to a runoff.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Among the campaign signs and people waving frantically in Edinburg Wednesday, were the candidates for District 40: T.C. Betancourt, Terry Canales, Gus Hernandez and Rober Peña.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  A Travis County jury continues deliberations in the record-tampering and perjury trial of a South Texas lawmaker accused of selling access to the legislature.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  A Travis County jury has begun its deliberations in a criminal trial for Rio Grande Valley lawmaker Ismael 'Kino' Flores.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Rio Grande Valley lawmaker Kino Flores will not testify in own defense over criminal allegations that he accepted bribes and failed to report income.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Texas State Rep. Kino Flores is expected to testify at his criminal trial that will soon be in the hands of a jury.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Prosecutors say a South Texas lawmaker wanted to "line his pockets" while using his power to help a businessman later convicted of Medicaid fraud.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Opening statements are expected to start in Austin this morning for the trial of Rio Grande Valley lawmaker Ismael 'Kino' Flores.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  Prosecutors allege south Texas lawmaker already charged with perjury and ethics violations also demanded payments from vendors doing business with local and state agencies.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  Representative Armando Martinez is teaming up with the Texas Hospitality Association to fight underage drinking.