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Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Using debate moments to propel his presidential election campaign.

Perry’s backup almost made life-or-death decision


For 15 days, Texas Sen. Mike Jackson, R-La Porte, got a taste of what it is like to be the state’s governor… a small taste though. While Gov. Rick Perry was out of state on the presidential campaign trail (he dropped out of the race Thursday), the duty to lead has fallen to Jackson – [...]
 
 
 

Austin Democrat seventh in line to fill Perry’s shoes
Just six people stand between J. Woodfin “Woodie” Jones and Gov. Rick Perry. Six people, thanks to...
 

U.S. Senate candidates to debate in Austin
For the first time, the top three Texas GOP candidates for U.S. Senate will show off their debating skills...
 

Homeland Security to oversee crowded Iowa caucus site
If you want to know how serious the Iowa Caucus is for voters there next Tuesday, just turn your attention...
 

Perry, Paul: There’s a ‘campaign’ app for that
The two Republican presidential candidates from Texas are going techy when it comes to volunteers and...
 

Breaking down Perry’s early retirement controversy
Click on the link labeled “Retirees Who Return to Work” on Texas’ Employees Retirement System online,...
 

Are you suffering from GOP presidential debate overload?
Perhaps you’ll be scratching your head before tonight’s GOP presidential debate, thinking, “Man,...
 

Perry, Paul to hold town halls in New Hampshire
Gov. Rick Perry will be holding his first two town halls in New Hampshire over the weekend. The Texas...
 

Former House member Goolsby interested in replacing Shapiro in Senate
Former Texas House member Tony Goolsby is eyeing the Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Florence Shapiro,...
 

Ogden, Shapiro will not seek re-election to Texas Senate
Sen. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, who chaired the Texas Senate Finance Committee in the midst of a historic...
 
 
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Political News


Perry to hit the trail for Gingrich
Gov. Rick Perry will make his first major campaign appearance for one-time rival Newt Gingrich, an aide to the governor…
 

Most say Perry shouldn't run in 2014
While 39 percent of Texas voters said they would be likely to support the Republican governor in 2014, 51 percent said they…
 

Counties caught in redistricting jam
With so much uncertainty and delays in a final decision regarding legislative and congressional redistricting maps, Texas’…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…
 

High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…
 

Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…
 

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Texas 82nd Legislature


Deal talks stall, primary date in doubt
Texas is all but certain to have an even later say in choosing the Republican presidential nominee after what at first looked…
 

Judge says he can't block sonogram law
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks earlier ruled parts of the law unconstitutional, but his latest ruling said he's bound to…
 

Final arguments set in redistrict trial
A fight over the redrawing of Texas' political maps heads into closing arguments Tuesday in a trial to determine whether…
 

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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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