In Session. In-depth: Health & Human Services Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek
This Sunday on KXAN’s “In Session, In-depth,” Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner...
 

Straus appoints Central Texas lawmakers to leadership posts
On Thursday, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, released his list of committees assignments...
 

Preview: Perry’s State of the State
Tuesday’s State of the State could determine the state of Rick Perry’s political future for years...
 

In Session. In-depth: Sen. Kirk Watson
This Sunday on KXAN’s “In Session, In-depth,” State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin talks about the...
 

Filed Legislation: Two-week Tally
In case you’re keeping count this Texas Legislative Session, here’s a look at the total number of...
 

In Session. In-depth: Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples
This Sunday on KXAN’s “In Session, In-depth,” Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples talks about...
 

In Session, In-depth: Gov. Rick Perry
This Sunday on KXAN’s “In Session, In-depth,” Gov. Rick Perry talks about his proposed tax relief...
 

139 More Days for Texas Lawmakers
From Senate staffers fainting during Gov. Rick Perry’s opening address to a clogging team clacking...
 

Session ’13: Opening Day Expectations
Lawmakers and their families will crowd the chamber floors at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, as...
 

In Session, In-depth: Rep. Donna Howard
This Sunday on the inaugural edition of KXAN’s “In Session, In-depth,” Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin,...
 
 
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Political News


Senate leaders push for campus-carry vote
If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus in Texas and not…
 

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

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

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White House News


Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy…
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

Obama confronts a trio of controversies
Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans…
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone…
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice…
 

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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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