Gov. Rick Perry remarked Monday on the passing of former Texas Gov. William “Bill” Clements Jr.
Justin Dehn
Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for special projects “God and Governing,” “Hurting for Work,” “Paid to Prosecute” and the Emmy Award-winning documentary “13 Hours to Midnight.” He is also the producer and host of the Tribune’s daily news podcast “The Brief.” Justin is based in Georgetown. He grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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Video: “She Raised A Hurdle. That’s Her Call.”
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.
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Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: May 23 to 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.
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Video: Lege Should Draw Congressional Map, Perry Says
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.
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State Government
Video: So There Will Be a Special Session?
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?
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Demographics
Video: Perry Hopeful On “Sanctuary Cities” Bill
Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “sanctuary cities” legislation is still important to him but is in the hands of the Texas Senate.
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Video: U.S. Border Security Effort is “Puny,” Perry Says
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.”
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State Government
Video: Alex Jones Storms the Capitol
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.
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Health care
Video: “The Beginning of the End for Abortions”
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.”
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State Government
Video: The Fight Over Family Planning
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.
