Lawmakers could face special session


Texas Capitol dome (Courtesy: Maria Delgado)
 
One week to go, and the current Texas legislative session will be finished. But that does not mean lawmakers will go home for the summer.
 
 
 

Senate leaders push for campus-carry vote Video
If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus...
 

DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help' Video
On Monday evening, Rosemary Lehmberg released a statement talking about her "mistake" and how she is...
 

Big bills at risk in session's final days Video
It is crunch time at the State Capitol. Texas lawmakers have just two weeks left until the end of the...
 

Gun bill taps historic Texas slogan Video
The nation's gun control future is spilling into Texas history. A new state House bill – HB 928 –...
 

Eckhardt launches bid for county judge
Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt officially launched her 2014 race for county judge Wednesday,...
 

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs
With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic...
 

Column: Bush started as uniter, ended up divider
Bush left office with a reputation, deserved or not, as one of the most polarizing presidents of our...
 

Mail security on alert at State Capitol Video
A security scare ripples across the country after the US Secret Service intercepted a letter addressed...
 

Secret Service expands security at White House
The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions...
 
 
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White House News


Obama tries to swat down 2 swirling controversies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday, denouncing as "outrageous"…
 

Carney: White House counsel told of IRS…
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House spokesman Jay Carney says the IRS inspector general notified the White House counsel's office…
 

Activists call on Obama to stop deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration activists are calling on President Barack Obama to end deportations of immigrants who might…
 

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KXAN Political Blog


In Session. In-depth: Texas Gun Business
This weekend on “In Session. In-depth,” we focus on gun control and big business. One state’s loss might…
 

In Session. In-depth: Sen. John Whitmire
This weekend on “In Session. In-depth,” Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, talks with us about his new proposal to update…
 

In Session. In-depth: Medicaid Expansion…
This weekend on “In Session. In-depth,” the debate over expanding Medicaid in Texas rises to the top. The past week…
 

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oP Exclusive


What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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Texas (change)

 
Republican Rick Perry is Governor of Texas. Two Republicans represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, and Texas has 32 representatives in the U.S. House: 20 Republicans and 12 Democrats.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Rick Perry
Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst
Attorney General: Greg Abbott

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