The full text of Gov. Rick Perry’s inauguration speech, as written.
TribBlog: Rick Perry’s Inauguration Speech
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State Government
TribBlog: David Dewhurst’s Inauguration Speech
Here’s the full text of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s inauguration speech, as written.
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State Government
TribBlog: Perry’s Third Inauguration Liveblog
Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry is set to be sworn in for an unprecedented third term, and a good-sized crowd has turned out for the festivities (and free barbecue). Stay with us for updates from the speech and swearing-in at the Capitol.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: Bound for Bigger Things
Say it ain’t so: Elise Hu, one of the Trib’s best and brightest, is leaving us for NPR.
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The Brief: Jan. 18, 2011
During today’s inauguration festivities, expect less pomp and more circumstance.
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Demographics
Rick Perry on “Sanctuary Cities”
Gov. Rick Perry says cities shouldn’t require police officers to do immigration checks but shouldn’t prevent it, either.
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Economy
The Looming Cuts
With some top state leaders warning that Texas’ dire fiscal situation will lead to the loss of several thousand state jobs, House budget writers will release their first draft budget today. As Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, big job cuts may be just the beginning.
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State Government
Perry on the Budget
Gov. Rick Perry says the state has to live within its means and that “there’s nothing new” about that.
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Health care
A Tale of Two States
Residents of Hidalgo and other nearby counties live to be 80 years old, two years longer than the Texas average. Meanwhile, in parts of East Texas, residents live much shorter lives.
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State Government
Perry on Jerry Brown
Gov. Rick Perry says he and California Gov. Jerry Brown have been comparing notes on the budget, Medicaid, and the federal government.
