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• TribLive: Williams on Sanctuary Cities

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, I asked Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, if sanctuary cities legislation could still be approved in the 82nd Legislative Session. Full Story 

• TribLive: Three GOP Lawmakers on Perry in '12

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, I asked three veteran lawmakers — state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake Dallas, state Rep. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, and state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands — if Gov. Rick Perry should run for president in 2012 Full Story 

• TribLive: Taylor on the Politics of Public Ed Cuts

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, downplayed the potential negative political consequences of cutting public education. Full Story 

• Video: Crownover, Taylor and Williams at TribLive

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, I interviewed three veteran lawmakers — state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake Dallas, state Rep. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, and state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands — about how they and their Republican colleagues fared this session. Full Story 

• Video: Thompson "Disgusted" by Flyers

  By Thanh Tan May 26, 2011

  State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, gave an impassioned personal privilege speech on the floor of the Texas House this afternoon in response to graphic flyers passed out in the House chamber about an insurance bill, HB 2093. The women in the chamber stood up with Thompson. "We have not earned this kind of disrespect!" she said. Afterward, state Rep. Debbie Riddle accused some of the men in the chamber of having pornography on the House floor. (Video courtesy legetv.org) Full Story 

• TribLive: Will We Get a School Finance Deal Done?

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake Dallas, and state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, expressed confidence that the House and Senate will agree to a school finance deal before the end of the regular session. Full Story 

• Video: Lege Should Draw Congressional Map, Perry Says

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Though lawmakers have run out of time to draw congressional redistricting map, Gov. Rick Perry says the responsibility lies with the Legislature, not the courts. Full Story 

• Video: So There Will Be a Special Session?

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  With less than a week left in the regular session, it's the question everyone's asking: Will the Legislature finish its business, or will Gov. Rick Perry call a special session? Full Story 

• Video: Perry Hopeful On "Sanctuary Cities" Bill

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that "sanctuary cities" legislation is still important to him but is in the hands of the Texas Senate. Full Story 

• Video: U.S. Border Security Effort is "Puny," Perry Says

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  The federal government's effort to secure the border is "puny," Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday, adding, "Texas is being forced to do things that aren't our responsibility." Full Story 

• Video: Alex Jones Storms the Capitol

  By Justin Dehn May 25, 2011

  Notorious radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones led a raucous protest at the Capitol Wednesday over the Legislature's failure to pass a bill criminalizing invasive airport pat downs. "Every one of [those senators] is an enemy of the Republic and the Republic of Texas!" he bellowed. Full Story 

• Video: Perry Demurs on 2012, But Patrick Enthuses

  By Jay Root May 24, 2011

  After signing the abortion sonogram bill into law, Gov. Rick Perry declined to rule out a bid for the White House in 2012 — but state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, said he'd make a "great" president. Full Story