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Nearly 2,000 people went to Gov. Rick Perry 's website in January to sound off on how lawmakers should cut taxes by $1.8 billion.
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Texas Governor Rick Perry to sign Merry Christmas Bill
Newscast Media AUSTIN-Texas' "Merry Christmas Bill," which is intended to defend free speech on the issue of "traditional holidays," reached Governor Rick Perry's desk on Wednesday, and he is expected to sign it despite critics saying that the bill violates the separation between church and state.
Health Officials Decry Texas' Snubbing Of Medicaid Billions
The state of Texas is turning down billions of federal dollars that would have paid for health care coverage for 1.5 million poor Texans.
Lawmakers require audit of Perry development fund
State lawmakers have given final approval to a bill requiring an audit of Gov. Rick Perry's deal-closing Texas Enterprise Fund.
Scenes from the Legislature, 05.22.13
Health care protesters interruped Gov. Rick Perry's keynote address at Governor's Small Business Forum's 2013 Texas Global Business Summit on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Ahead of Perry Decision, Abbott's Campaign Already in Motion
Gov. Rick Perry hasn't yet said whether he's running for re-election - but Attorney General Greg Abbott doesn't appear to be waiting for him to make up his mind.
Tornado-ravaged Texas town to starta
Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday.
Perry meets with Medicaid advocates, tells them no free lunch
A group pressing for health care expansion got some face time with Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, after dogging him for months and disrupting a luncheon speech.
Texas lawmakers OK drug tests for some unemployment applicants
Texas came a step closer to requiring some applicants for unemployment benefits to first undergo drug testing, when lawmakers gave final approval to a Republican-backed bill mandating such checks on Wednesday.
Health Care Hecklers Interrupt Perry Speech
About two dozen protesters who want Texas to expand Medicaid loaded in a van headed to a meeting with Gov.
Who to blame for Texas rejecting Medicaid? Gov. Perry's - just one man...he's not God.'
Gov. Rick Perry gets most of the credit or blame, depending on your point of view, for Texas' refusal to expand Medicaid.
Sugary Drinks Might Be Banned In Elementary And Middle Schools
In a positively Bloombergian piece of legislation, a bill that would ban the sale of sugary drinks in Texas elementary and middle schools is off to be possibly signed by Governor Rick Perry.
Texas House girds for major budget vote Wednesday
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says he takes House leaders at their word, and that delicate pieces of a complicated budget deal will be passed.
Countdown to the Boy Scouts vote
Joshua Kusterer, 12, Nach Mitschke, 6, and Wyatt Mitschke, 4, salute as they recite the pledge of allegiance during the "Save Our Scouts" prayer vigil and rally in Dallas.
Texas search team, Xcel crews to help after Okla. twister
Members of an elite search-and-rescue team from Texas along with Xcel Energy crews have been dispatched to Oklahoma to help with recovery following a deadly tornado.
Bill to allow Blue Mound to take control of troubled system moves forward
A bill that would allow the city of Blue Mound to take over a troubled, privately-owned water system cleared a major hurdle Tuesday during the final days of the legislative session.
Texas Legislature puts "Merry Christmas" back in public schools
"We can't even bring red and/or green paper goods at our school for our kids' 'Holiday Parties'. Enough is enough!" "Teachers have enough on their plate to worry about [whether] the school district's going to be sued or if they can call a Christmas tree a Christmas tree." So says Republican State Representative Dwyane Bohac of Houston.
Reader objects to global warming post, says consensus was against Galileo
This 2011 file photo shows a flooded road on Hatteras Island, N.C., after Hurricane Irene swept through the area the previous day cutting the roadway in five locations.
Better late than never, I guess
A resolution endorsing the expansion of Medicaid was approved by Texas Medical Association delegates Saturday at the group's annual meeting in San Antonio.