A coalition of ranchers and business owners from South Texas is pushing back against border officials who have criticized the build-up of law enforcement on the Rio Grande.
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At Booking, Perry Reiterates Defense of Veto
After being booked on two felony counts — a process that took less than 10 minutes — Gov. Rick Perry again stood by his veto of public integrity unit funding and called his indictment “a chilling restraint on the right of free speech.”
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What Did Perry’s Grand Jury Know?
The public won’t know the details of Rick Perry’s prosecution unless it goes to trial. In the meantime, the secrecy surrounding the evidence the grand jury heard is providing fertile ground for speculation.
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Interactive Timeline: The Perry Indictment
Take a look back at the events that led up to a grand jury’s decision to indict Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
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Aug. 22 Arraignment Summons Issued for Perry
UPDATED: A summons has been issued for Gov. Rick Perry to appear for his arraignment in the 390th District Court on Aug. 22 — though he doesn’t have to appear in person.
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Video: Perry’s Legal Team Slams “Outrageous” Indictment
The defense attorneys representing Gov. Rick Perry, who faces an indictment related to his veto of funding for the state’s public integrity unit, said Monday that the governor acted “perfectly within the bounds and scope of his job.”
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Formidable Lawyer at Center of Perry Prosecution
Michael McCrum, the special prosecutor who secured an indictment against Gov. Rick Perry on Friday, is described by colleagues as faithful and aggressive. One thing they don’t call him is partisan.
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Traffic Surcharge Program Straps Some Texas Drivers
For years, critics have called for an end to the Driver Responsibility Program. But because the program brings in millions of dollars every year, it has proved stubbornly hard to kill.
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Video: Perry’s Post-Indictment Press Conference
Gov. Rick Perry, who was indicted Friday on two felony counts related to his threat to veto public integrity unit funding, addressed the allegations at the Capitol.
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Analysis: It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Politics
Friday’s indictment of Gov. Rick Perry could be to his possible presidential bid what a sewer leak is to the opening of a new restaurant: The food might not be the diners’ strongest memory of the meal.
