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Gay rally and mass-marriage ceremony

A statewide effort for equality among the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community came to Austin Saturday.

 

New leadership for state GOP coming

The state Republican Party will head into the next election cycle with new leadership; Republican State Party Chairwoman Jennifer Nassour announced Monday that

Perry bills feds for illegal immigrants

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for nearly $350 million to cover
the costs he says Texas has incurred incarcerating

SC Republican endorses Perry for 2012

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has picked up an important endorsement in South Carolina for his 2012 presidential
campaign.

 

Perry to begin campaign tour in Iowa

KXAN is making Gov. Perry's speech announcing his presidential candidacy on Saturday available online in its entirety. Click the video links on the left to

Hundreds respond to The Response

Hundreds of Democrats braved the heat on the South steps of the Capitol Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to Governor Rick Perry and his potential

Perry says he feels 'called' to run

Governor Rick Perry told the Des Moines Register he feels "called" to run for President. He said he'll reach a decision in the next two to three weeks.

Senator at odds with FAA over landing

Federal aviation officials are getting a lesson on the pitfalls of crossing a senior senator.

 

Opponents of GA immigration law rally

Several hundred people, mostly labor union members, rallied Saturday at the Georgia Capitol against the state's new law targeting illegal immigrants. It was

Confederate Texas plate considered

A controversial license plate has stirred up a whirlwind of conversation for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles because of its confederate flag logo.

 

Perry not a 2012 candidate just yet

A candidate in waiting, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is elbowing the Republicans already in the 2012 presidential race
as he courts party activists, operatives and

Educators worry schools won't recover
Bush vets: Time for Perry to enter race

Stuck at home managing a special session of the Texas Legislature, Gov. Rick Perry couldn't capitalize on Newt
Gingrich's campaign implosion with a quick move

Special session draws in protests

Ralliers packed the Texas State Capitol Saturday, fighting for a wide spectrum of causes.

Smoking ban revived in special session

A proposed statewide smoking ban inside Texas bars and restaurants has been revived in the special
legislative session.

 

Bills would target illegal immigrants

Houston Rep. Debbie Riddle has filed legislation that would criminalize illegal immigrants and those who
employ them.