Governor's Office

TribBlog: In his own words

By Brandi Grissom Nov. 16, 2009

The full text from state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh's e-mail response to The Texas Tribune for the story "Shapleigh Ever After" is pretty illuminating. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. Full Story

The longtime El Paso state senator, who said last month that he would not run for reelection, hasn’t revealed his statewide ambitions, but his public and private remarks leave little doubt that he's seriously considering a gubernatorial bid. Full Story

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KBH to TFRW: A change in plans

By Kay Bailey Hutchison Nov. 14, 2009

I must put what's best for my campaign aside and do what is best for Texas. That is why I must stay in the Senate while running for the Republican nomination for governor. I cannot walk away while this fight is being fought by our fellow Republicans. I must stay and fight with them. Full Story

Resigned to her fate?

By Ben Philpott, KUT News Nov. 13, 2009

New poll numbers and the national healthcare debate aside, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has decided she will hold on to her seat until after the March primary. A new poll has Gov. Rick Perry 11 percentage points ahead of Sen. Hutchison. That Rasmussen poll comes just 10 days after the UT/Texas Tribune Poll showing Perry ahead by 12 points. . Full Story

Texas Weekly: Are Republican candidates ignoring Hispanics?

By Mark McKinnon Nov. 9, 2009

What concerns me as a Republican is that the race for governor may be focusing too much on the personalities of the candidates and the highly charged nature of the race rather than the long-term vision and consequences. I worry that either candidate could win the race but lose the future — too much focus on the politics of the next year, rather than the policies of the next decade. Full Story

The Polling Center: Texas vs. Washington?

By Jim Henson and Daron Shaw Nov. 6, 2009

The UT/Tribune poll results convey some very intense disapproval of political leadership. Full Story

Should KBH resign? Two views

By Abby Rapoport Nov. 6, 2009

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is playing a high stakes game of will-she-won't-she. So should she or shouldn't she? Full Story

U.S. Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison with a supporter after filing for Texas governor on Dec. 7, 2009 — Credit: Marjorie Cotera/Daemmrich Photography

The Polling Center: Our Inaugural Election Survey

By Jim Henson and Daron Shaw Nov. 3, 2009

The results of the first UT/Texas Tribune poll, which was in the field from October 20-27 and sampled 800 Texans who identified themselves as registered voters, shows Texas slowly turning their attention to the 2010 elections. Perhaps more to the point, they have become extremely skeptical about the direction of the federal government. Today we’ll focus on the election match ups and what they tell us about the state of play a little less than six months out from the March primaries. Full Story

Rick vs. Kay: Battle of the Titans

By Ben Philpott, KUT News Nov. 2, 2009

Today is Election Day for 11 propositions on the constitutional ballot in Texas, but most of the state’s political attention is focused on next November’s gubernatorial election—and the brightest light is squarely on the Republican primary battle between incumbent Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Ben Philpott, who's covering the governor’s race for Austin public radio station KUT-FM and the Tribune, reports on the battle of the titans taking place in the GOP and what its aftermath could mean for the party in power ... and the Democrats' chances next fall. Full Story

Exit notices for some, but not all

By Elise Hu and Matt Stiles Oct. 26, 2009

On the day Gov. Rick Perry removed three forensic science commissioners, citing their expired terms, at least 100 appointees whose time was also up remained in their jobs. Full Story

Governor Rick Perry at the podium in his press conference room