Perry Speaks As Abbott Declaration Awaits
Gov. Rick Perry announced that he will not seek a fourth full term next year. Meanwhile, a "major announcement" is awaited for long-serving Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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Gov. Rick Perry announced that he will not seek a fourth full term next year. Meanwhile, a "major announcement" is awaited for long-serving Attorney General Greg Abbott.
The Texas Legislature has approved a mandatory sentence for 17-year-olds who commit capital crimes to life in prison with parole possible after 40 years.
The Texas House approved new abortion limits in a second special session, less than two weeks after Republicans failed to finish work on the bill amid raucous protests.
Gov. Rick Perry is asking President Obama and federal officials to reconsider their denial of major disaster aid to the Texas town stricken by a deadly fertilizer blast.
Even as he announced that he wasn't running for governor again, Rick Perry implored Texans not to rock the political boat too much in choosing a successor.
Saying that "the time has come to pass on the mantle of leadership," Rick Perry announced that he will not seek reelection as governor of Texas.
Gov. Rick Perry has invited friends and supporters to San Antonio and the largest Caterpillar equipment dealership in the country on Monday to announce "exciting future plans."
Governor Rick Perry has sent an e-mail to friends and top fundraisers promising to reveal "exciting future plans" during an event Monday in San Antonio.
The political gloves are back on Monday morning, as state lawmakers head to Austin once again for another special session. A controversial abortion bill is back in the spotlight.
A number of Republican state politicians have made their way to North Texas today, all to attend and take part in the 43rd annual National Right to Life Convention.
After a more than 12 hour effort by Senator Wendy Davis to kill anti-abortion bill SB5, Texas lawmakers will get another chance to pass the legislation.
Gov. Rick Perry is courting Connecticut gun manufacturers. Perry spent time Monday shooting at a firing range, touring plants and meeting privately with company owners.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is bringing his job-poaching tour of the Northeast to Connecticut. Perry is scheduled to speak Monday evening at the Ferguson Library in Stamford as part of the city's "Civility in America Speaker Series."
The Texas House of Representatives is back in Austin to work on redistricting after holding hearings across the state.
The Texas Senate is scheduled to vote on the state's political maps and a new sentence for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder.
Gov. Rick Perry is to sign a law mandating drug testing for some unemployment benefits recipients. The governor is holding a special signing ceremony Friday at the Capitol.
Christmas may be more than six months away, but it's already on the mind of Gov. Rick Perry, who plans to sign a bill removing legal risks of saying "Merry Christmas" in public schools.
Texas senators are meeting to consider placing more restrictions on when, where and how women can get abortions.
First, Governor Rick Perry scoffed at New York's CEO-baiting slogan of a "new New York," saying it looks like the same old high-tax state to him. Then Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo shot back by saying at least it's not Texas. Rimshot.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is poking fun at New York ahead of his upcoming trip to convince employers there to move to Texas.
Texas lawmakers are pondering how to solve the state's billion-dollar problem of paying for roads and other transportation projects.
Texas lawmakers are expected to consider alternatives to the state's political districts and hear additional testimony on the highly-partisan issue.
Gov. Rick Perry has added funding for transportation to the special session. Perry said that the state's growing economy and population made additional spending on roads necessary.
Gov. Rick Perry is signing into law a bill ensuring that restaurants and food stores must allow service dogs, including those for military veterans with PTSD.
Gov. Rick Perry plans to pay a visit to an emergency preparedness exercise at the Austin airport ahead of hurricane season.
