TEXAS–“I’m very troubled knowing that a $5 million deal occurred in the state of Texas and no one had the common courtesy to let the Legislature know what was going on. “
Texas Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
United States District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled the 2005 Ban on Gay Marriage is unconstitutional based on the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The amendment, in summary, is the basis of civil and legal liberties within the United States, guaranteeing due process and equal treatment of all U.S. born citizens. He made the decision today […]
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.
Concerns Over Safety, Regulation and Zoning After Explosion in West
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
WEST, TEXAS – It will take weeks, if not months, to determine the exact cause of the fire and explosion. Investigators will also look into any safety or regulatory issues at the plant. But even at this early stage, there are signs that not all was right with the plant. And it’s also brought up questions about how well regulation of facilities like these works in Texas.
Gov. Perry Appoints Regents for Texas Tech University System
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This afternoon (Feb. 14), Gov. Rick Perry announced his appointments to the Board of Regents for the Texas Tech University System. Rick Francis of El Paso has been re-appointed, and John Esparza of Austin and Tim Lancaster of Abilene are newly appointed members. Each of the three appointees will serve a six-year term that ends Jan. 31, 2019.
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