Perry And White, Neck And Neck

Gubernatorial candidates tie in new polling

"...Big news in the race between Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Bill White: The latest polling..."

June 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dewhurst for Lieutenant Governor (Again)

Lite guv wants another run as senate president

"...David Dewhurst has told his supporters that he's running for his current office again. Equally unsurprisingly, he touts as..."

Sept. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...Last week, rumors were flying wildly that Gov. Rick Perry might veto the comprehensive graduation and school accountability..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The State of Perry's Smile

Governor proposes less for arts, more for big business

"...Gov. Rick Perry has been called many things: A peerless political..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...3rd Court of Appeals race on which the candidates for the open Place 4 seat – Democrat Kurt Kuhn..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Ambiguous statement doesn't rule out presidential run

"...The wait is over: This afternoon, Gov. Rick Perry announced he will not be running for re-election..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...ultra-right about his pandemic response and the abysmal conditions for National Guard troops he deployed to "secure" the U.S.-Mexico..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

'Hey, Perry, Veto This!'

With deadline looming, forces mobilize to push governor's red pen

"...There could be some grim surprises for some legislators come Father's Day: That's the deadline for..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans Like Pot

Survey results clear: reform is needed

"...early numbers are in and the results are clear: Texans favor pot-law reform...."

April 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

White for Gov

Houston mayor jumps from senate race

"...Democratic primary, triggering Hank Gilbert to withdraw to run for Agriculture Commissioner. For the superstitious, it's snowing down on..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans Protest Film Incentive Cut

Change.org petition demands special session to save program

"...Texans have got used to legislative special sessions. Whether it's..."

May 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans March for Immigration Reform

Friday's rally will challenge the Legislature's silence

"...to look less like The Simpsons' Mr. Burns, immigration reform is again leading the national conversation. Friday's March for..."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Dr. Perry vs. Obamacare

Whatever Gov. Tough Guy says, Texas health care is about to get a federal upgrade

"...Think again. Even after Gov. Rick Perry unilaterally declared that he would not expand Medicaid..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tits for Tots

The governor rolls out his school finance plan, starring smoking, gambling, Desirée, and Ecstasy

"...You've got to hand it to Gov. Rick Perry – he's doing his damnedest to keep the..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Lyceum Poll: Texans Full of Surprises

Texans may be learning to love their gays – not as much as their voter ID, though

"...Rick Perry outpolls Kay Bailey Hutchi­son, Texans support voter ID,..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Questions for Visa

A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare

"...agreement (a vote is expected next week), in return for the city's annual grant, "Visa is proposing to establish..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Perry's Tantrum

Perry's health care rejection blames everyone but himself for lousy government

"...Never let it be said Rick Perry doesn't know how to grandstand. Last Friday, his..."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Perry's Farewell

It's time to say goodbye to the Governor-for-Life

"...had our "Adios, Mofo" moment – last July, when now-former Gov. Rick Perry announced that he would not run..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Gov. Perry Gets Taxpayers to Finance Vacation

"...Dear Editor, Taxpayers are supposed to believe that Rick and Anita Perry are in Italy for one week..."

Sept. 11, 2012 Postmarks

Special Prosecutor Named to Probe Perry's PIU Motives

Attorney Michael McCrum has worked both sides of the legal arena in white-collar crime cases

"...Gov. Rick Perry may be spending less time this fall thinking..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry: Onward and Fed Upward

Is Perry eyeing something bigger and better than his Texas victory?

"...On Nov. 2, the Texas electorate gave Gov. Rick Perry resounding approval for a record-breaking third term as..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Non-Governor Perry

"...When is a governor not a governor? When he's Rick Perry! Initially, Perry insulted Texans with his plan to..."

May 6, 2004 Postmarks

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...plentiful but well-regulated, allocated through a sensible, transparent, and enforceable system of verifiable metrics?..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Perry's Odds

As the Lege dust settles, the speculation game begins

"...be more amused or appalled at the prospect of Rick Perry as a presidential candidate?..."

July 8, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Greens On The Ballot (For Now) UPDATED

TX supremes grant stay on earlier ruling

"...Today is the last day for certification, so that's the good news for the Greens:..."

July 2, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Give Perry a Brain Scan

Governors who reject federal stimulus money need their heads examined

"...It's no secret that much of what passes for official politics is more accurately described as political theatre...."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Gov. Perry Wants To Freeze Higher Education Tuition

"...Dear Editor, Rick Perry is a sham and an enemy of the..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Postmarks

Strayhorn vs. Perry: The Prelims

Yet another preview of coming attractions …

"...political sniping between Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Gov. Rick Perry escalated last week and turned increasingly personal. Strayhorn..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Perry's Magic Wand

The governor's cynical assault on Planned Parenthood is illegal and dishonest

"...Where was Rick Perry when the state funding for family-planning services was..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Michael King

PETA Pokes Perry Over Jelly Bellies

Animal rights group encouraging Texans to lose weight

"..."Well, You Never Know Unless You Try" files. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are trying to..."

Aug. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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