At a meeting of state business leaders Thursday, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said that current immigration laws create “ugly realities” and that Gov. Rick Perry “will never say the border is secure.”
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Bills Aim to Stop Diverting Funds Meant for State Parks
Some legislators say the practice of diverting funds earmarked for state parks compromises the integrity of the state budget and the quality of parks.
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Straus Makes House Committee Assignments
House Speaker Joe Straus announced committee assignments for the Legislature’s lower chamber on Thursday, ending speculation over key chairmanships and giving lawmakers the go-ahead to start considering bills. Here’s his list.
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The Brief: Jan. 31, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday threw cold water on speculation about a potential 2014 showdown with one of his political allies.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 30, 2013
Your evening reading: if Perry seeks re-election, Abbott won’t run against him, governor says; poll shows Texans supportive of assault weapons ban, divided on Cornyn; Dell foundation to donate $50 million for UT medical school
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TribCast: The State of the State and Caucus Chairs
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily analyze Gov. Rick Perry’s seventh State of the State address, ponder the role of a party caucus chair, and reveal which legislator is most like Elvis Presley.
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The Brief: Jan. 30, 2013
Largely devoid of any conservative red meat, Gov. Rick Perry’s State of the State address may have offered some clues to his political future.
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Demographics
Obama Plan for Immigration Reform Inspires Some, Irks Others
President Obama on Tuesday offered his own plan for immigration reform, and his proposal earned both praise and criticism in Texas.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 29, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry’s State of the State avoids hot topics; Cornyn, Cruz vote against Kerry’s confirmation; poll shows Perry vulnerable in 2014
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Perry Talks Water, Tax Relief in State of the State
In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Perry ignored controversial issues and urged state lawmakers to do the nitty gritty work of government: fund water projects, build more roads and improve education.
