Politics & Policy
July 30, 2015
Thoughts on Donald Trump’s Trip to Laredo
A Texas city has been invaded by a blowhard.
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Politics & Policy
July 15, 2015
How Donald Trump Is Helping Rick Perry’s Campaign
Donald Trump’s immigration tirades are opening up doors for Rick Perry.
Politics & Policy
July 6, 2015
Rick Perry’s Race Speech
Texas’s former governor—and current presidential candidate--surprised some critics last week.
Politics & Policy
June 22, 2015
“Accidents,” “Oops,” and Rick Perry 2016
The one presidential candidate who absolutely can’t make mistakes made a mistake.
Politics & Policy
June 4, 2015
Everybody* Is Pumped for the Sequel of Perry for Prez
By “everybody,” we mostly mean “folks in the media,” but boy, are they excited.
Politics & Policy
June 4, 2015
The Meh Primary
Former Governor Rick Perry tries to live twice, as the song says: One life for yourself and one for your dreams.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2015
Is Rick Perry Running as the Liberal in the GOP Primary Field?
“Liberal” being a relative term, naturally.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2015
The Race Is On!
Five Texans who would be president.
Politics & Policy
April 21, 2015
GOP Presidential Candidates are Banking Their Billionaires
The unlimited billionaire funding of Republican presidential candidates may actually keep the race alive until the Texas primary next March.
Politics & Policy
April 8, 2015
Texas Senate Votes for Local Control of Statewide Political Corruption
Texas Senate votes 20-11 to turn prosecution of state officials corruption cases over to hometown judges, juries and prosecutors.
The Daily Post
April 7, 2015
Here’s What We Know So Far About the Texas Women’s Health Program
In 2011 the Texas Legislature turned down federal money in order to exclude Planned Parenthood from receiving state funds. Four years later a new report shows what happens when a state takes over the Women’s Health Program.
Politics & Policy
March 11, 2015
Border Security and Border Rhetoric
The debate over border security often is as much about political posturing as it is about policy.
Politics & Policy
March 4, 2015
Clinton and Perry are Birds of an Email Feather
Each in their own way, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Texas Governor Rick Perry have sought to avoid public disclosure of their official emails.
Politics & Policy
February 27, 2015
Perry Compares Middle East Troubles to Texas Border
Former Governor Rick Perry this morning told a gathering of conservatives that Middle Eastern dictators do not take President Obama seriously because he has not been willing to secure the Texas border.
Politics & Policy
February 25, 2015
Perry’s Second Chance at a First Impression
A new poll indicates Rick Perry may get a second chance with Republican voters in the presidential race. Why? Many people do not have an opinion of him.
Health
February 10, 2015
The Texas Legislature and Rick Perry Are Pro-Vaccination
The hot-button public health issue has some support from unexpected corners in Texas.
Politics & Policy
December 10, 2014
Finally, A Real Governor
Greg Abbott is off to a fast start—and that is good for Texas.
Politics & Policy
November 26, 2014
Obama’s Immigration Action
Some questions about Barack Obama's explanation for his executive action on immigration, announced last week.
News & Politics
November 24, 2014
The Arguments Against Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
On Thursday, the president said that Congress had left him no choice but to act alone. Conservatives can argue otherwise.
Politics & Policy
November 21, 2014
Will Rick Perry Grant Clemency to Max Soffar?
More than 115,000 people think he should.
Politics & Policy
November 21, 2014
Friday Afternoon Open Thread
The border surge, extended. Immigration action, executed. Hispanic voters, considered. And more!
Politics & Policy
November 13, 2014
The David Dewhurst Exit Interview
After twelve years in office and two crushing political defeats, the soon-to-be-former lieutenant governor gamely discusses his tenure and Texas’s future. Just don’t ask him about Dan Patrick.
Politics & Policy
November 12, 2014
What a Difference Fourteen Years Make
Fourteen years under one governor.
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2014
The Next Four Years
Free advice for Greg Abbott, the new governor of Texas.
Politics & Policy
September 29, 2014
The Fallout From the Enterprise Fund
When one looks at the wheeling and dealing that went on with the Texas Enterprise Fund, my question is this: Why is it not an impeachable offense? These folks used the Enterprise Fund for their private playground. They awarded $222 million to entities that, according to the Dallas Morning News,
Politics & Policy
September 24, 2014
The Perry Indictment
Rick Perry’s legal options.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2014
Is It Any Wonder They’re Flush With Prosperity?
Rick Perry honored with another Bum Steer award.
Politics & Policy
August 27, 2014
Perry’s Defense
The governor has a first-class legal team, but some of its arguments concerning the indictment sound more like rhetoric than law.Such as “an unconstitutional attack on Perry’s rights”And …”defies common sense”And …”a violation of the Texas and U.S. constitutions”And … “an improper attempt to criminalize politics”And … “based on state
Politics & Policy
August 20, 2014
The Internet Had A Lot Of Fun With Rick Perry’s Mugshot Last Night
The "handsome mugshot guy" has some competition.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2014
The Dumbest Thing You Can Do
Smearing the prosecutor is just about the dumbest thing a defendant in a criminal case can do. The second dumbest thing is to threaten the prosecutor.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2014
Rick Perry’s Political Motives
The indictments against the governor may point to a legal lapse rather than an ethical one.
Politics & Policy
August 16, 2014
More Thoughts on the Perry Indictments
The indictment of Rick Perry turns Texas politics upside down.
Politics & Policy
August 15, 2014
BREAKING: Governor Perry Indicted on Two Counts
UPDATE: I’ve included a link to the indictments at the bottom of this post.Thought Texas politics couldn’t get any weirder? A short time ago special prosecutor Michael McCrum announced that a grand jury had indicted Perry on two counts related to his veto of funds for the Public Integrity Unit:
Politics & Policy
August 15, 2014
Verging on Irrelevance
I don’t think Republicans recognize what is happening to their party in Texas. The GOP is verging on irrelevance. The failure of Texas to land the Republican national convention should have been a wake-up call for the state party. There was a reason why the Republicans chose Cleveland over Dallas:
Politics & Policy
August 5, 2014
Troops on the Border
To close this discussion, I simply want to say one thing: This was completely predictable. There was no reason to send the National Guard to the Border. There was no mission. There was no objective. It was just political theatre to make Rick Perry look like he was doing something,
Politics & Policy
July 28, 2014
The Trouble With the Enterprise Fund
Governor Perry’s decision to fund the opening of a new Charles Schwab office in El Paso (and another in Austin) is a classic example of what is wrong with the governor’s economic development funds. Charles Schwab is a national firm that needs no subsidy from the state to succeed. The
Roar of the Crowd
July 23, 2014
Roar of the Crowd
Readers respond to the July 2014 issue.
Politics & Policy
July 21, 2014
National Guard Troops on the Border
It is one thing to institute a DPS “surge” on the border; it is quite another to send the National Guard there, a thousand strong, as Perry intends to do. What is the purpose of sending the Guard to the border? The National Guard is a military force. Is its
Politics & Policy
July 16, 2014
The Perry Legacy: Richard Hyde Responds
In the July issue of the magazine, several writers—myself included—assessed the legacy of Governor Perry. One of the stories reviewed eight critical areas Texas Monthly believes the governor is responsible for, and we gave him a letter grade for each. Some readers thought we were too
Politics & Policy
July 10, 2014
The Story of Wallace Hall
My colleague Skip Hollandsworth has written a timely story for the upcoming August issue that was posted online this morning. Titled “Is This the Most Dangerous Man in Texas?” it’s about UT Regent Wallace Hall, the impeachment process, and the resignation of William Powers, the president of UT-Austin.
Politics & Policy
July 9, 2014
Bill Powers’s Exit
What does his resignation really mean?
Politics & Policy
July 3, 2014
Thinking About Rick Perry
In which we reveal all the behind-the-scenes drama and intrigue behind our August cover package
Burka Blog
June 26, 2014
A response from Michael Williams
Texas's Commissioner of Education gives our Perry Report Card an F.
Politics & Policy
June 24, 2014
Your Friends and Contributors
The list of recipients of Emerging Technology Fund grants in particular is replete with Perry’s longtime friends and campaign contributors. The Dallas Morning News has reported on who received some of these grants, and have contributed large sums to his campaigns. The list includes: •$2.75 million to Terrabon Inc., a
The Stand Up Desk
June 19, 2014
First We Said Goodbye to George
Now it's time to see off another pillar in the Texas community: our governor. A look into our July issue, featuring Rick Perry on the cover.
The Daily Post
June 18, 2014
Rick Perry Apparently Wants to Retire in California
Oops?
Politics & Policy
June 13, 2014
Rick Perry on Homosexuality
I’m stunned that Rick Perry allowed himself to be drawn into a discussion of homosexuality in an appearance before the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, in the nation’s most gay-friendly city. I thought he was far too seasoned a politician to make that kind of blunder. Apparently not.
Politics & Policy
June 11, 2014
A Day in the Life of Rick Perry
Photographer Peter Yang captures the candid, behind-the-scenes moments in a day in the life of the governor.
Politics & Policy
June 11, 2014
Face to Face With Rick Perry
A frank conversation about the accomplishments and the missteps over a fourteen-year gubernatorial career—from tort reform to his executive order on HPV—with the man who can claim the longest, and most powerful, tenure of any governor in Texas history (and also what’s next in 2016).
Politics & Policy
June 10, 2014
The Perry Files
Sizing up our five-time cover boy.