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Conservative activist Grover Norquist

Your evening reading: Norquist says Perry could be viable 2016 candidate; Abbott moves to seize polygamist ranch; panel says Reyes may have violated ethics rules

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Congressman Michael McCaul at the Texas Capitol on Feb. 23, 2011.

So much for Texas Republicans losing their clout in Congress next year.

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Your evening reading: McCaul to chair Homeland Security Committee; Hutchison introduces alternative to DREAM Act; new Texas secretary of state named

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Gov. Rick Perry outside the House chamber on May 28, 2011.

Gov. Rick Perry has left his latest mark on a court that already heavily bears his imprint.

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Gov. Rick Perry with wife Anita at a Williamson County Republican dinner in Round Rock, his first public appearance since leaving the presidential race.

Your evening reading: Perry appoints chief of staff to Texas Supreme Court; Texas lawmakers standing firm on anti-tax pledge; Florida governor announces $10,000 degree challenge similar to Perry's

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A coalition of Tea Party groups rally against President Obama on Jan. 16, 2009, at the Texas Capitol.

Three weeks after the election, secession fever hasn't been quieted in Texas.