(San Antonio, TX) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis wants Texas to end its defense of the ban on gay marriage. She tells the “San Antonio Express-News” people should be allowed to marry regardless of their sexual orientation. The Fort Worth state senator also wants her likely opponent in the November general election, Republican State […]
Report: Wendy Davis In Favor Of Medical Marijuana
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis is reportedly in favor of medical marijuana.
Abbott Announces Run for TX Governor
July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Long-time Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is running for the GOP nomination for governor in 2014. Abbott’s official announcement has been anticipated in the days after Gov. Rick Perry announced he would not seek re-election.
The Political Domino Effect from Perry’s Announcement
July 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Rick Perry, as you’ve no doubt heard, announced Monday he won’t seek a fourth term in office. Gov. Perry will stay in office until his replacement takes over in January 2015. But the scrambling to be that replacement, and the dominoes falling into place, has already begun.
Perry Won’t Run- What Next?
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Governor Perry has answered one question about his political future, but another big one remains. KERA’s Shelley Kofler is in San Antonio where Perry said he won’t see a fourth term.
Perry to Announce Re-Election Bid This Afternoon
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – This afternoon, at the Holt Caterpillar dealership in San Antonio, Rick Perry is expected to reveal whether he will seek a fourth term as governor. The dealership’s CEO Peter Holt also owns the San Antonio Spurs and is a big Perry donor. KERA’s Shelley Kofler says the political futures of other Republicans depend on what Perry has decided.
KERA Interview with Senator Wendy Davis
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
DALLAS – Those celebrating the legislative defeat of new abortion restrictions in Texas had a short-lived victory. Governor Rick Perry has called a new special session to vote on abortion restrictions again. State Senator Wendy Davis, whose filibuster helped defeat the bill Tuesday, talked to KERA’s Shelley Kofler about what comes next, and whether she plans to run for Governor.
A Profile of TX Senator Wendy Davis
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN – Just a few hours after State Senator Wendy Davis and a raucous crowd managed to stop a strict abortion bill in Austin, Governor Rick Perry fired back this afternoon. He’s calling lawmakers back next week for a SECOND special session. Abortion is on the agenda – so are transportation funding and sentencing guidelines for 17-year-olds.
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