Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday that he will not run for re-election next year, creating the first open race for Texas governor since 1990 and making Attorney General Greg Abbott the instant favorite to replace him.
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Health care
Newsreel: The Session, Abortion and Perry’s Future
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Texas legislators are back for a second special session and another round of the debate on the state’s abortion laws. Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Perry will announce “exciting future plans” in San Antonio.
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Slideshow: Abbott Through the Years
As Greg Abbott — widely believed to be running for governor — waits for Monday’s announcement on Gov. Rick Perry’s political future, we’ve compiled a photographic retrospective of the Texas attorney general’s life.
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Politics
Pauken Leans In, Against the GOP’s Status Quo
The former Texas Republican Party chairman is betting his fellow conservatives want a change of direction after a dozen years of Gov. Rick Perry and what he says would be “more of the same” from Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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Biding His Time, Abbott Poised to Be Favorite in 2014 Governor’s Race
Rather than displaying the swagger of Gov. Rick Perry, Attorney General Greg Abbott comes off as cautious and measured. Those who know him say he is very methodical, a trait that could be to his advantage in a potential race for governor.
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Politics
All but One Big Piece in Place for Abbott’s Run
Attorney General Greg Abbott has a big bank account, a political organization and a nearly clear field on the path to governor — if the office is open in 2014.
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Politics
For Wendy Davis, Opportunity Knocks at Inopportune Time
The new Democratic star in Texas politics has said she’ll seek re-election to the state Senate, but the events of the last week put Wendy Davis in position for a bigger race — one that would be very difficult to win.
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Politics
Abbott Releases Bio Video on “Perseverance”
In a new video biography narrated by former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson, Attorney General Greg Abbott — widely believed to be running for governor — talks about the accident that paralyzed him.
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Politics
Speculation Mounts as Decision Nears for Perry
It’s virtually impossible to predict what Rick Perry will do, but speculation is mounting that he won’t run for re-election. The chatter is on the upswing now that the governor has said he will make his intentions known before July 1.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Legislature Stands Ahead of Congress
Texas politicians and institutions are getting much better marks from the state’s voters than the president and Congress, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
