Past Contributions

• Video: Perry Remembers Clements

  By Justin Dehn May 30, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry remarked Monday on the passing of former Texas Gov. William "Bill" Clements Jr. Full Story 

• Video: "She Raised A Hurdle. That's Her Call."

  By Justin Dehn May 30, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry talked this morning about the late-night filibuster by state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, that kept the upper chamber from voting on SB 1811, a critical piece of the budget puzzle. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: May 23 to May 27, 2011

  By Justin Dehn May 27, 2011

  Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Video: Lege Should Draw Congressional Map, Perry Says

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Though lawmakers have run out of time to draw congressional redistricting map, Gov. Rick Perry says the responsibility lies with the Legislature, not the courts. Full Story 

• Video: So There Will Be a Special Session?

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  With less than a week left in the regular session, it's the question everyone's asking: Will the Legislature finish its business, or will Gov. Rick Perry call a special session? Full Story 

• Video: Perry Hopeful On "Sanctuary Cities" Bill

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that "sanctuary cities" legislation is still important to him but is in the hands of the Texas Senate. Full Story 

• Video: U.S. Border Security Effort is "Puny," Perry Says

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  The federal government's effort to secure the border is "puny," Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday, adding, "Texas is being forced to do things that aren't our responsibility." Full Story 

• Video: Alex Jones Storms the Capitol

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Notorious radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones led a raucous protest at the Capitol Wednesday over the Legislature's failure to pass a bill criminalizing invasive airport pat downs. "Every one of [those senators] is an enemy of the Republic and the Republic of Texas!" he bellowed. Full Story 

• Video: "The Beginning of the End for Abortions"

  By Justin Dehn May 24, 2011

  This morning, Gov. Rick Perry signed into law House Bill 15, the so-called abortion sonogram bill, which Senate sponsor Dan Patrick, R-Houston, termed "the beginning of the end for abortions." Full Story 

• Video: The Fight Over Family Planning

  By Justin Dehn May 23, 2011

  Budget negotiators will likely adopt the House's 2012-13 family planning budget, or something close to it. The House proposed $37 million for family planning funding, while the Senate proposed $99 million. Full Story