The governor is coming to the end of his 14-year reign at the top of state governor, but Rick Perry is not showing the normal tendencies of a political short-timer.
Rick Perry
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Energy
The Brief: July 14, 2014
The challenges to Republican-drawn maps in 2011 return to a San Antonio federal courtroom Monday morning with The Associated Press reporting that the U.S. Department of Justice is deciding to become more closely involved with the case.
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Politics
Analysis: Watch the Democrats’ Co-pilot
Democrats in Texas are busy talking up their ticket, and most of that conversation has been about Wendy Davis, their nominee for governor. But Leticia Van de Putte, running for lieutenant governor, looks like the crowd favorite.
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Falling Behind
As Teacher Pay Lags, Attrition, Class Size Grow
Stacked up against other states, Texas public schools could win the best-bang-for-your-buck competition. The state spends less than most others, and its students perform better than many. But the commitment to fiscal restraint has come with its own burdens for teachers.
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Health care
The Brief: July 11, 2014
Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott has put a price tag on the cost to Texas taxpayers of the surge of unaccompanied minors across the border.
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Newsreel: Obama in Texas, Powers out as UT President
This week in Newsreel: President Obama came to Texas and talked border issues with Gov. Rick Perry and Bill Powers is out as UT president come June.
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Demographics
Amid Immigration Controversy, Obama Focuses on Economy
In a speech in downtown Austin on Thursday, President Obama largely avoided discussion of the ongoing immigration troubles in Texas, and instead talked about economic progress made under his watch.
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Energy
The Brief: July 10, 2014
In the end, University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers will get his graceful exit.
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Demographics
Perry, Obama Discuss Solutions to Immigration Crisis
During a meeting Wednesday, President Obama urged Gov. Rick Perry to support his call for more funds for border resources. Perry urged the president to address policies he says have made Texas a magnet for illegal activity.
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Health care
The Brief: July 9, 2014
Gov. Rick Perry will get his meeting today in Dallas with President Obama on border security, with much riding on the line for both men.
