Check out our 10-part series examining the impact of Rick Perry, the state’s longest-serving governor. Our reporters look closely at what Perry will probably be most remembered for, as well as his impact in various policy areas.
2015
Posted inState Government
TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from December 29, 2014, to January 2, 2015.
Posted inState Government
Video: George P. Bush Sworn in as Texas Land Commissioner
Watch full video, courtesy of the Texas General Land Office, of George P. Bush taking the oath of office Jan. 2 as commissioner of the GLO.
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Energy
With New Land Commissioner, a New Era for Bush Family
Big names in state and national politics gathered in the Texas Senate chamber Friday to welcome George P. Bush, the state’s new land commissioner, into the family business.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, State Government
Ushering in Several Reforms, But Not Always Leading the Charge
Rick Perry will leave behind a criminal justice system in healthier shape than when he stepped in as governor. Terri Langford writes that how instrumental Perry was in improving it remains an open question.
Posted inDemographics, Immigration, State Government
Compassion, Tempered by a Broken System
Gov. Rick Perry has been outspoken in his frustration with the immigration system, Julián Aguilar writes. Perry says the system puts state lawmakers on the spot in deciding how to help Texans brought to the country illegally as children through no fault of their own.
Posted inHealth care, Politics, State Government
Battles Near and Far Over Medicaid and More
Gov. Rick Perry has championed private-market health care solutions and criticized public programs like Medicaid for being inefficient. Alexa Ura and Edgar Walters write about that and other notable health care issues that have come up during Perry’s tenure.