Rick Perry

Texplainer: How Often Does Perry Veto Bills?

By Ioanna Makris June 13, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry is not shy when it comes to using his veto pen. Full Story

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Video: Sunday News Shows On the Perry Buzz

By Thanh Tan June 13, 2011

The Trib's Weekend Round-Up compiles clips from various national news program that mentioned Gov. Rick Perry and the possibility he may throw his hat in the GOP presidential primary ring. Journalists and commentators analyzed Perry's prospects on NBC's Meet the Press, CNN's State of the Union, Fox Business' Red Ink Watch and PBS's Washington Week. Full Story
Controversial UT Regent: Let's Push Reset Button

By Reeve Hamilton June 12, 2011

Of the new University of Texas System regents, none has received more scrutiny than Alex Cranberg. After months of controversy, he said the time has come to “push a reset button” on the relationship between the regents and the leadership at UT. Full Story

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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

By David Muto June 11, 2011

Aguilar on a newly exposed rift in the GOP, Dehn on what summer overtime for lawmakers costs taxpayers, Galbraith on one bright spot for environmentalists this session, Grissom on reports of abuse shrouding a death row case, Hamilton on the long slog toward higher education reform, Ramsey on where the Big Three stand, Ramshaw on the filibuster-induced rise of a state senator, Root on Perry's jump into the culture wars, M. Smith on a new wrinkle in the school finance battle and Tan on the "pansexual" debate that nearly killed the crucial fiscal matters bill: The best of our best content from June 6 to June 10, 2011. Full Story

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While Perry Rejects Federal Reform, State Agency Quietly Presses On

By Emily Ramshaw June 10, 2011

Despite Gov. Rick Perry's vehement opposition to federal health reform, the state has accepted a $1 million federal grant to plan for a key element of it: a Travelocity-like state insurance marketplace. Full Story

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Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 6 to June 10, 2011

By Justin Dehn June 10, 2011

Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story
Sanctuary Cities Causes Rift Between Perry, Some GOP Leaders

By Julián Aguilar June 9, 2011

A series of email exchanges between Republican Party boosters and the office of Gov. Rick Perry indicate some conservatives believe passing the contentious “sanctuary cities” bill may cripple efforts to recruit more Hispanics to their ranks. Full Story

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Gingrich Defections Fuel More Talk of Perry Run

By Jay Root June 9, 2011

Newt Gingrich lost his presidential campaign staff Thursday, adding to rampant speculation that Gov. Rick Perry will scoop them up to launch his own White House bid. Two of the aides, Gingrich campaign manager Rob Johnson and consultant Dave Carney, have extensive links to Perry. Full Story
Guest Column: Why Perry Shouldn't Run for President

By Harold Cook June 9, 2011

Like the swaggering rooster who believes the sun came up because of all that crowing, he takes credit for the good things that happened on his watch when they would have happened anyway — but the real problem is what he hasn't done. Full Story

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Guest Column: Why Perry Should Run for President

By Allen Blakemore June 9, 2011

Voters of all political stripes will be receptive to a story about low taxes, restrained spending, reasonable regulations and a fair legal system. He doesn’t just understand that story — he wrote the book. The nation is primed to listen. Full Story

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Christian Leader Explains Views on Heaven and Hell

By Jay Root June 8, 2011

Are non-Christians bound for the gates of hell? The topic has generated heated discussion since Tim Wildmon, the president of the American Family Association, which Gov. Rick Perry has tapped to stage his Aug. 6 prayer vigil, told the Tribune that he believed only Christians will escape eternal damnation. Full Story
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 83

By Reeve Hamilton June 8, 2011

In this week's TribCast, Evan, Reeve, Ben and Emily harp on health care, speculate about the special session and respond to The Reponse. Full Story

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Texas Moves Ahead With Immigration Enforcement Program

By Julián Aguilar June 8, 2011

Republican lawmakers in Texas, unfazed by state governments across the country opting out of a controversial immigration enforcement program, are instead seeking to expand it here. Full Story

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Feds May Block Effort to Force Out Planned Parenthood

By Emily Ramshaw June 8, 2011

GOP lawmakers have gone to great lengths to try to force Planned Parenthood out of Texas’ Medicaid Women’s Health Program. The Obama administration may have headed off their plans. Full Story

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Texplainer: Can the Lege Override a Veto After the Session Ends?

By Becca Aaronson and Thanh Tan June 8, 2011

Hey, Texplainer: Can the Lege override the governor's veto of legislation passed in the regular session — once the regular session is over? The governor says no. But it's murky. Two expert opinions offer somewhat conflicting views. Full Story

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For Prayer Event, Perry Teams With Controversial Group

By Jay Root and Morgan Smith June 7, 2011

The sponsor paying the tab for Gov. Rick Perry's just-announced Aug. 6 "Day of Prayer and Fasting" is a controversial anti-gay group whose president told The Texas Tribune on Tuesday that non-Christians will "go to hell" unless they accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Full Story

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Sanctuary Cities Added to Special Session Call

By Julián Aguilar June 7, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry has added controversial immigration and homeland security measures to the agenda for the special legislative session that began last week. Full Story

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Perry Releases Proclamation on "Day of Prayer and Fasting"

By Jay Root June 6, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry, who’s eying a possible run for the White House, released a proclamation Monday declaring Aug. 6 a “Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation’s Challenges." Perry plans to give up food on the day of the event, which is being paid for by the American Family Association. Full Story

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Outcomes-Based Higher Ed Funding Seems Right — But Which Outcomes?

By Reeve Hamilton June 6, 2011

During the regular session, Gov. Rick Perry’s top legislative priority for higher education was the implementation of a new financing system that rewards universities for graduating more students, not just for getting students into classes. Why didn't that happen? Full Story

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For Big Three, Session Ends as It Started: It's Complicated

By Ross Ramsey June 6, 2011

If you wanted to know where the governor, the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House would stand at the end of the legislative session, you could have seen it all months ago. Full Story

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