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Perry: Abbott Won’t Challenge Me In 2014 Primary
Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that Attorney General Greg Abbott has agreed not to challenge him in the 2014 Republican primary if Perry chooses to seek re-election.
CBS 11 Sits Down For Exclusive Rick Perry Interview
CBS 11 News sat down for an exclusive interview with Governor Rick Perry. The first question on the list: how to improve a $3 billion program approved by voters, with the goal of finding cures for cancer.
Perry To Take Economic Development Trip To Italy
Gov. Rick Perry and his wife Anita are headed to Italy for an economic development mission.
The governor’s office said Friday that the Perrys will leave Sept. 4 and return Sept. 12
Perry: ‘Political Correctness Has To Stop’
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says “political correctness has to stop,” citing the flap over Chick-fil-A and opposition to same-sex marriage as an example.
Is Kinky Gearing Up For Another Political Run?
Are you ready to get Kinky? After several failed attempts to reach the governor’s mansion a Texas singer, songwriter, humorist and aspiring politician isn’t giving up. Kinky Friedman says a lot of people are upset with the way things are being run in Texas.
Perry Called Top Donors From Work Phones
Texas state ethics rules prohibit use of state phones for campaign purposes. Perry officials said the talks were for official business.
Victim Of Death Row Inmate Suing To Save Attacker’s Life
Less than a week before a convicted killer is scheduled for execution, one of his victim’s is suing the governor in effort to save the life of the man who tried to take his.
Kinky’s Take On Election Night 2010
He’s been a musician, a writer, a businessman and famously ran for governor in 2006 with the campaign slogan “Why the Hell Not?” Politician Kinky Friedman spent his 2010 election night 2010 at the CBS11/TXA21 studios.
Perry Beats White, Wins Third Straight Term
Republican Gov. Rick Perry has defeated Democrat Bill White to win a third four-year term as Texas governor.
Election In Full Swing, Despite Brief Hiccups In Collin County
While Dallas, Tarrant and Denton County polling locations appear to be sailing smoothly this Election Day, some Collin County stations encountered computer hiccups early.
Governor’s Race Tops Texas Ballot
Rick Perry never has lost an election. Neither has Bill White. That distinction ends Tuesday for one of them.
White Claims Governor Appointees Help Politically Connected Firms
The latest fight in the Governor’s race deals with who is making investment decisions at the Teacher’s Retirement System.
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