There was music, dancing and (literally) tons of barbecue at Tuesday’s inauguration celebration. Use this Storify page to see what folks shared on social media and follow the Tribune’s on-the-ground reporting.
2015
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Politics
Perry Ranks Among Top Longest-Serving U.S. Governors
Outgoing Texas Gov. Rick Perry has not only become the longest-serving governor in state history. He also ranks among the 10 longest-serving governors in American history.
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State Government
Proponents Renew Their Bid to Put Brakes on Texting While Driving
For the fifth straight legislative session, Texas lawmakers will consider bills proposing a statewide ban on texting while driving. There’s more momentum to get it passed, but a difference of opinions among the state’s new leadership could stand in its way.
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The 84th Lege Page’s Featured Hot List: Budget & Taxes
Our 84th Lege page is a one-stop shop for all of your Texas legislative needs. Among its features are the must-watch issues of the session — curated by our reporters — across nearly a dozen different policy areas, or hot lists. This week, our featured hot list is Budget & Taxes.
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 20, 2015
Festivities are the order of the day as the state’s newest governor and lieutenant governor are sworn in.
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State Government
Pomp and Circumstance to Usher in New Era
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick will officially drop the “elect” from their titles on Tuesday during an elaborate daylong inauguration celebration that has been months in the making.
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Politics
Video: Abbott, Patrick Speak at Inauguration
Here’s video of the inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who took their oaths Tuesday at the Texas Capitol. In their following speeches, Abbott and Patrick talked about how they hoped to help Texas continue moving forward.
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Years Later, Perry Finally Spends BP Spill Gift
In one of his last acts as governor, Gov. Rick Perry gave $4 million to two Texas university consortiums to research offshore energy exploration, oil spill prevention and coastline protection.
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Politics
Mexican Governors Won’t Be at Abbott Inaugural
Mexican governors attended the gubernatorial inaugurations of Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry. But in a break with tradition, they won’t be in Austin when Gov.-elect Greg Abbott takes his oath of office.
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Analysis: The New Guys and an Election That’s Four Years Away
Sure, it’s early to talk about the 2018 governor’s race. But think about this legislative session and the new faces in state offices and the issues that are developing: This is what you’ll be looking back on when that 2018 race starts to form.
