Texas Governor
Former State GOP Head Pauken Running For Governor
Governor Rick Perry has drawn his first major primary opponent in the 2014 gubernatorial campaign. Former state Republican Party chairman Tom Pauken appointed a campaign treasurer Thursday.
Governor Perry: Boy Scouts Should Keep No-Gay Policy
Gov. Rick Perry said emphatically Saturday that the Boy Scouts of America shouldn’t soften its strict no-gays membership policy, and suggested that bending the organization to the whims of popular culture is wrong.
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.
Poll: After Failed Run, Perry’s Ratings Down In Texas
A new poll shows Texas Governor Rick Perry’s approval rating in his home state at a 10-year low and more than half of Texans don’t want him to run for another term as governor.
New Play About Ann Richards Opens In Washington
A new play about the memorable former Texas Gov. Ann Richards is opening at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Perry Assails Obama On Abortion In Los Angeles
Governor Rick Perry accused the Obama administration of transforming abortion into an export and breaking faith with the nation’s principles.
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.


















