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Texas Governor and Senators Standing Ground Against Obamacare

Andrew Montalvo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:00:32 +0000

Texas Governor Rick Perry, and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are standing their ground against Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion. The expansion is a centerpiece of the socialized medicine program passed by President Obama and the Democrats. The Governor said that the expansion would “bankrupt” Texas, most likely due to the fact that the expansion would [...]

Former Texas Secretary of State Named to the Texas Workforce Commission

Andrew Montalvo — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:19:37 +0000

Texas Gov. Rick Perry named former Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade to the Texas Workforce Commission. The selection, announced Thursday, places Andrade in the position until the term expiration Feb. 1, 2015. Andarde replaces Tom Pauken, who announced plans to resign last month. Andarde stepped down from secretary of state in November after four [...]

A Southeast Texas School Board is Hearing Opinions on Freedom of Religion by Cheerleaders

Andrew Montalvo — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:59:13 +0000

Public comment is being considered on a southeast Texas school district’s ban on high school cheerleaders displaying religious messages. The messages were hand written by cheerleaders on their banners and displayed by the cheerleaders at sporting events. The Kountze Independent School District, which is about 20 miles north of Beaumont, banned the displays after being [...]

Governor Perry Extends Drought Disaster Proclamation

Julie Fisher — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:54:19 +0000

Governor Rick Perry today renewed a proclamation declaring Texas in a state of disaster due to drought.

Governor Rick Perry Drops Out of 2012 Presidential Race

Julie Fisher — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:50:32 +0000

Texas Governor Rick Perry has pulled out of the race for the republican presidential nomination, and has endorsed his rival Newt Gingrich for the position.

FEMA Adds Counties, Extends Deadline for Wildfire Assistance

Cole Shooter — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:15:17 +0000

The original FEMA declaration only covered wildfires which occurred between April 6th through May 3rd of 2011, and only included 45 counties.

Governor Rick Perry Vetoes Texting While Driving Ban

Chad Hasty — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:00:44 +0000

Did Governor Rick Perry make the right decision with his veto of a ban on texting while driving bill? Chad Hasty shares his opinion and wants yours as well.

How Are They Doing?

Chad Hasty — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:18:37 +0000

Chad Hasty wants to know how you think our elected officials down in Austin are doing. After the jump leave a comment and give us your thoughts.