Jesse James, best known as a vendor of high-end motorcyles, cited the state’s “gun-friendly” attitude as the reason he opened his new firearm business here.
Rick Perry
The Evening Brief: Nov. 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Cornyn earns Perry endorsement, says GOP must govern like “responsible adults”; Anderson released early from jail; two Texas Democrats break ranks with party on GOP bill to fix Affordable Care Act
Cornyn Touts “Big Tent” GOP at Campaign Kickoff With Perry
At his re-election campaign kickoff, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn stressed the need for Republicans to unite over where they agree and focus on defeating Democrats rather than each other.
The Brief: Nov. 15, 2013
President Obama’s apology for the latest glitch in the rollout of his signature legislative achievement is failing to convert skeptics in the Lone Star State.
The Evening Brief: Nov. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: comptroller candidates swap criticisms on taxes in forum; Perry sounds off on Obama’s proposed fix on insurance cancellations; Davis filibuster worked into new episode of Parks and Recreation
The Evening Brief: Nov. 12, 2013
Your evening reading: House investigators issue, then quickly recall Hall subpoena; Dewhurst asks Congress to check if NSA spied on gun owners; O’Keefe turns focus on Dallas “navigators” in his latest hidden camera video
The Evening Brief: Nov. 11, 2013
Your evening reading: UT System regents ask for guidance on restricting public testimony; despite lack of opponent, many incumbents continue to collect beaucoup campaign cash; another look at the potential Perry v. Cruz showdown in 2016
Video: Perry Returns to Iowa
Gov. Rick Perry made his first trip back to Iowa since the 2012 campaign last week. He sat down with ABC News to talk about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the Tea Party, Obamacare and his possible 2016 presidential ambitions.
The Brief: Nov. 11, 2013
Saturday marked a change of seasons โ of the political variety this time.
The Evening Brief: Nov. 8, 2013
Your evening reading: Anderson gets jail time; Perry releases national TV ad amid Iowa trip; pro-Hillary Clinton PAC raises $100,000 in San Antonio fundraiser

