Just as Gov. Rick Perry steps out on the national stage, lawmakers back home are moving to limit public access to detailed records showing how much it’s costing to protect him during his travels.
June 2011
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Criminal Justice
U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Intervene in Death Penalty Case
Ten days before death row inmate Humberto Leal’s scheduled execution, his attorneys and the Mexican government have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay of execution.
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State Government
Updated: Senate Adjourns, Leaves TSA Issue in House’s Lap
The Senate has adjourned Sine Die, leaving the burden of the TSA “anti-groping” bill in the House’s lap.
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State Government
Lawmakers Approve Windstorm Insurance Fix
Over objections from some Democrats and from the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Legislature voted to revamp the state’s windstorm insurance program, disposing of a prickly issue that could have forced a second special session.
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State Government
Video: Alex Jones Protests Altered “Groping” Bill
Infowars radio host Alex Jones protests in the halls of the Texas Capitol on Monday after legislators pass altered version of the TSA “anti-groping” bill.
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The Midday Brief: June 28, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Michele Bachmann and her male rivals; the new conservative pledge; Texas’ $3 billion drought; Williams v. Williams for Congress.
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Criminal Justice
On the Records: Twitter Visual Tool Useful — and Pretty
A new data visualization tool, the Tweet Topic Explorer, makes analyzing a user’s Twitter feed quick, painless and beautiful. Check out what Gov. Rick Perry tweets about most on his personal twitter feed, and see how his tweets compare to others.
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Interactive: Lege’s New Congressional Map
SB 4, the Legislature’s attempt at redrawing congressional lines to make room for four new districts, has made its way through the House and Senate and been sent to Gov. Rick Perry. Use our interactive map to see how each district would change under the proposal.
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Health care
Video: Perry’s Speech at Anti-Abortion Rally in LA
Two weeks after Gov. Rick Perry flew to Los Angeles to speak at an anti-abortion rally sponsored by Unidos Por La Vida, the video of his June 11 speech is finally available for viewing.
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Politics
It’s Williams v. Williams in Congressional Race
Weatherford car dealer Roger Williams switched from the U.S. Senate race to a race for Congress this morning, finishing up a swap that began last week with calls to supporters in and around the new CD-33.