When he sets out on his second presidential campaign Thursday, former Gov. Rick Perry will be officially entering a more crowded and competitive dash for campaign cash than he experienced three years ago.
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E-Verify Bill One Step Closer to Abbott’s Desk
The Texas House on Monday gave tentative approval to a bill that would require state agencies and public universities to use the federal electronic employment system called E-Verify.
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The Brief: May 25, 2015
A hectic weekend at the Legislature culminated in a major reversal by the House late Sunday on whether to allow a controversial abortion bill to be debated on the floor.
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Inside Texas Politics: Waco Shootout and Secret Tapings
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, talk turns to the shootout in Waco and its effect on the open carry debate and the not-so-secret tapings of state lawmakers.
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In Iowa, Voters Size Up Perry’s Shot at Redemption
Iowans got one last chance this week to size up former Gov. Rick Perry’s shot at redemption before a likely June 4 presidential announcement. In nearly a dozen events across the state, Perry gave them plenty of reasons not to count him out.
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The Brief: May 22, 2015
Four large donors to the nonprofit currently documenting Texas lawmakers this session are well-known backers of conservative causes.
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Perry Poised to Emphasize Military Service in Presidential Announcement
Former Gov. Rick Perry is set to emphasize his military experience when he takes the stage next month to announce a second bid for the White House.
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American Phoenix Donor: I Thought We Were for Transparency
Four large donors to the American Phoenix Foundation, which has been secretly recording Texas lawmakers, are well-known backers of conservative causes.
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Texas Secretary of State Eschews Politics, Looks South Instead
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos hopes his tenure represents a shifting tide in the office — away from partisan gridlock over voting, and toward bolstering Texas’ relations with Mexico and improving life along the state’s southern border.
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The Brief: May 21, 2015
Budget conferees on Wednesday settled on funding levels for public education and border security, but big decisions on property tax cuts and roads funding remain for Thursday.
