Supreme Court is Elected, but Bears Perry's Stamp
Judges are elected in Texas, but Gov. Rick Perry has picked the winners on the state's highest civil court almost without fail since he took office in 2000. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b7619b535caf929a45793624a2921160/BD%20INC%20Supreme%20Court%2001%202011)
-
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
PAC Men, and Women
The governor's former legislative director has a Super PAC to support the run for president, and now there's another such PAC — headed by former Perry chief of staff and legislator Mike Toomey. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Campaign-Finance_1.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Executions Probably Not an Issue — for Now
This week, Martin Robles became Texas' ninth execution of the year. Convicted in a Corpus Christi gang shooting, his death was not among the most controversial to happen on the watch of Gov. Rick Perry. During his decade in the Texas governor's office, Perry has overseen more than 230 executions, more than any governor in modern history. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/DeathPenaltyCases.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Perry Talks Campaign Strategy on TV
During a quick interview at an Austin TV station today, Gov. Rick Perry talked presidential campaign strategy in advance of his Saturday kick-off. "The issue of this campaign will be about how to get America working again," Perry said. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Off We Go
Saddle up, buckaroos and buckarettes. We're going on our second presidential ride in 12 years. It doesn't matter who your candidate is or what your politics are, the presence of a Texas governor on a national ticket means some changes around here. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Perry Campaign Staff Taking Shape
With less than two days to go before Rick Perry announces he's running for president in South Carolina, the team that will run his campaign is beginning to take shape, top Texas Republican sources say. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmerich -
On the Border, Selling the High Price of Security
It's not a sales pitch heard too often in the Rio Grande Valley, but farmers and ranchers here have a new, tax-deductible option for improving their businesses — and the company offering it promises to take a bullet for its client. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/NightVision-Border.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman / Matthew High -
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 92
This week on the TribCast, Reeve, Brandi, Jay and Jim review The Response and preview Perry's presidential campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Tribcast_2.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
Dewhurst: Perry Called to "Lead in Dark Hours"
Gov. Rick Perry today made his first public appearance since news broke about his Saturday announcement. As Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, the nonpartisan event didn't keep the governor and his supporters from dropping more hints. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Video: Full Version of Gov. Perry NCSL Keynote Speech
August 10, 2011, Gov. Rick Perry give the keynote speech at the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/perrywideNCSL.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Colbert's Super PAC Urges Iowans to Vote "Parry"
Many well-funded Super PACs are gathering money to support Texas Gov. Rick Perry as a write-in candidate in the upcoming Iowa Straw Poll. Only Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert's Super PAC is urging them to vote for "Rick Parry." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Screen_shot_2011-08-10_at_4.22.52_PM.png)
![Colbert Super PAC Ad Screen Shot]()
-
Video: Perry Says Texas Does It Better
Speaking at a National Conference of State Legislatures summit in San Antonio this morning, Gov. Rick Perry touted Texas job growth and blasted runaway government spending — themes he's sure to stress in his expected presidential campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/PerryNCSL.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
On Tape, Perry Quipped Texans Are "Thinking About" Secession
Rick Perry's infamous flirtation with secession at an April 2009 rally is sure to get renewed scrutiny in a presidential campaign — but it turns out it wasn't the first time the governor contemplated Texas leaving the United States of America. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Perry Blasts Spending on the Arts, Amtrak
In a new fundraising letter for a fiscal watchdog group sent out over his signature, Gov. Rick Perry bashes the federal government for wasteful spending on Amtrak, the National Endowment for the Arts and public broadcasting. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Texplainer: Can University Regents Support Political Candidates?
Hey, Texplainer: Gene Powell, the chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, is out raising money for Perry's presidential campaign. Is that okay? Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Colbert to Perry PACs: "Back Off, Bitches — He's Mine"
On last night's episode of The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert responded to The Response — and let the various Perry Super PACs know, in no uncertain terms, that they're not the only ones in FEC-authorized love with the Texas governor. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/CM_Capture_1_13.png)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Lawsuit Alleges "Margins Tax" is Unconstitutional State Income Tax
The business tax overhaul that Gov. Rick Perry and fellow GOP leaders championed in 2006 as a fix for the school finance system is now under attack in the Texas Supreme Court — as an unconstitutional state income tax. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/TaxPetitionPerry.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman / Marjorie Kamys Cotera -
Video: Rick Perry's Remarks at The Response
Gov. Rick Perry spoke at The Response for nearly 13 minutes and led the audience of more than 30,000 in a prayer for "a nation in crisis." The day-long event took place at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Saturday. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/_KCA1926TT.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Another Super PAC Run by Close Perry Associates
Gov. Rick Perry's former legislative director has a Super PAC to support Perry's run for president, and now there's another such PAC — headed by Perry's former chief of staff, Mike Toomey. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Perry Set to "Remove Any Doubt" He's Running
Gov. Rick Perry will make it clear he's jumping into the presidential race during an appearance this weekend in South Carolina, Republican sources said Monday. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9eca2810407c60918b633470c8cf1462/BD%20INC%20Perry%20End%201130%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c7073d0b40f90a8b9daeecb6fb77c4ee/BD%20INC%20Perry%20Plane%2002%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1f397ff5843c4836203574ba2ed99cca/BD%20INC%20Carney%2001%202009)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1996e65acd2236f94b25f2269bfe3cfe/BD%20INC%20Dewhurst%2005%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f3a1ec4eaf4850c50f65b3eda7809779/BD%20INC%20Secede%20Sign%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/829ae2b77d704137c3f774bac1c7c5ff/BD%20INC%20Perry%20Points%20Serious%202010)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/dfd296f3f467aaa69cbc869c3deabf6a/BD%20INC%20Powell%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9fef224142a72c7d16b32eba90888f5b/BD%20INC%20Perry%2005%202011)