Gov. Rick Perry conceded on Tuesday that it may be raining, but he's not putting the umbrella all the way up.
Your afternoon reading: tentative deal to tap Rainy Day Fund struck; Perry making robocalls for conservative group; Senate approves "Choose Life" license plates
The scuffle over tapping the Rainy Day Fund took an awkward turn on Monday.
Your afternoon reading: for once, some good budget news; SBOE member cleared of allegations; why DeLay judge recused himself
Thousands of demonstrators descended on the Capitol on Saturday to loudly protest $10 billion in education cuts. But now what?
Your afternoon reading: another Perry nominee lacks votes for confirmation; Mike Leach wants the Legislature's help; lawmakers file last-minute spate of abortion bills
A hearing on Thursday, largely meant to look into use of the Rainy Day Fund, played host to drama pitting House lawmakers against Gov. Rick Perry.
Your afternoon reading: Pitts vs. Perry battle over budget heats up; state worker furlough bill introduced; more Texas vs. California
Gov. Rick Perry, addressing education cuts on Wednesday, had one message for districts facing layoffs: Don't shoot the messenger.
Your afternoon reading: Perry says state shouldn't be blamed for teacher layoffs; Craddick's condition said to not be serious; bill would close Youth Commission
A House lawmaker has filed a bill that would put billions of dollars in public education cuts into perspective. But even he says he wouldn't vote for it.
Your afternoon reading: Ron Kirk a contender for commerce secretary; Sunday liquor sales debated; Dick Morris calls Ron Paul "horrific"
Deadlock over two competing bills could block abortion-sonogram legislation's path to the governor's desk.
Your afternoon reading: Supreme Court says Hank Skinner can sue; Perry makes Rainy Day plea; bad news for Craig James
Today, Gov. Rick Perry will try to put the brakes on House Republicans, who appear readier than ever to tap the Rainy Day Fund.
