We’re livestreaming Gov.-elect Greg Abbott’s news conference Monday, in which he will give an update on the transition process and outline his priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
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Inside Texas Politics: Dewhurst’s Departure
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey talk about what’s next for outgoing Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
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Governor’s Mansion to Be Tweaked for Abbott
Texas’ first governor to use a wheelchair will move into a mansion built 134 years before ADA accessibility requirements. But thanks to an arsonist’s Molotov cocktail, the home needs only minor fixes.
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At Abbott’s Side, Hodge Readies for a New Role
Little known outside the halls of Texas government, Daniel Hodge has become one of its more powerful behind-the-scenes figures. That’s only becoming more true: He’s expected to serve a key role in the new governor’s administration.
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Audio: Assessing the Perry Legacy
Two of Gov. Rick Perry’s top former aides, GOP strategists Deirdre Delisi and Rob Johnson, sit down with two Democrats, consultant Harold Cook and Rep. Donna Howard of Austin, to size up Perry’s legacy after 14 years as Texas governor.
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Perry Judge Rules Prosecutor is Not Disqualified
The special prosecutor pressing criminal charges against Gov. Rick Perry will not be disqualified from the case over questions around the oath of office he took. A judge ruled Tuesday that the prosecutor was properly sworn into office.
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Analysis: As Lineup at Top Changes, So Will Balance of Power
A new batch of statewide officeholders is preparing to take over Texas government, throwing the “who you know” politics of the Capitol into turmoil. But the biggest change is the Legislature’s chance to reassert its traditional power.
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Obama, Perry Discuss Next Steps on Ebola
During a phone call Friday, President Obama congratulated Gov. Rick Perry and other Texas officials on reaching a major milestone in the state’s fight against Ebola.
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Video: Perry, Attorneys Discuss Pre-trial Hearing
Watch Gov. Rick Perry, his defense attorneys and the special prosecutor in Perry’s felony indictment speak Thursday to news outlets following a pre-trial hearing in Perry’s abuse-of-power case. Perry’s attorneys argued that the prosecutor was improperly sworn in.
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Video: Abbott Details His Transition to Governor
On Wednesday, the day after the election, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott held a news conference at the state Capitol to lay out what he’s doing to prepare for his new role.
