John Steen, a lawyer from San Antonio, will be Texas’ next secretary of state. He is replacing Hope Andrade, who resigned Friday. The appointment takes effect Tuesday.
November 2012
Posted in
Demographics
D.C. Visit to Highlight Big Agenda Awaiting New President of Mexico
Days before taking office as the next president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto will visit the White House on Tuesday to take part in a discussion likely to focus on trade, the economy and transnational violence.
Posted in
Economy
Two Years After Big Cuts, Battle Over Budget Caps Looms
After the Legislature cut billions of dollars from the state budget in 2011, some hoped to see at least some of the funding restored in 2013. But with the next legislative session quickly approaching, others are pushing to limit that spending.
Posted in
Energy
Long After BP Spill, Texas Awaits Restoration Funds
Though Texas has been promised at least $100 million for coastal restoration after the BP oil spill, the process of disbursing funds for projects like protecting marshland is facing delays.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Nov. 27, 2012
Gov. Rick Perry has left his latest mark on a court that already heavily bears his imprint.
Posted inState Government
The Evening Brief: Nov. 26, 2012
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
Posted in
Criminal Justice
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Open Records Law
The Senate Committee on Open Government heard testimony Monday surrounding the Texas Public Information Act. Among the discussions was one focused on reducing “frivolous and overly burdensome” requests.
Posted in
Higher Education
Perry’s $10,000 Degree Challenge Spreads to Florida
Even in gubernatorial circles, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Just ask Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who recently announced a $10,000 degree challenge modeled after the approach of his Texas counterpart, Gov. Rick Perry.
Posted in
Criminal Justice
Perry Taps Chief of Staff for Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Perry has named Jeff Boyd, his chief of staff, as his choice to replace Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright, who resigned from the state’s highest civil court earlier this year.
Posted in
State Government
Texas Democrats Gained, if Only a Little, in 2012
Texas Democrats don’t hold any statewide offices, and they are terribly outnumbered in the state Legislature. But they were the only gainers in this year’s elections.
