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Sister Actnew
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's little-known sister is a lobbyist for lucrative doctor-owned hospitals.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
10-14-2012 |
Health
Tags: Rick Perry
Unseated by Republican Redistricting, Five Former Texas Congressmen Cash Innew
An investigation has discovered that the Texans whom Tom DeLay gerrymandered out of Congress have proven even more likely than the average member of Congress to become lobbyists.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
03-12-2009 |
Politics
The DeLay Scandal Turns Sixnew
We catch up with the players from the infamous scandals surrounding the former House majority leader. Although some resulting lawsuits -- and DeLay's shady redistricting -- have not been resolved, they have pulled back the curtains on Texas' 2002 elections.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
11-19-2008 |
Politics
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Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Defeatednew
In the end, after the 13-hour filibuster and all the wrangling over rules, Wendy Davis and her fellow Texas Democrats could do only so much. In the end, it was the citizens in the gallery who made the difference late Tuesday night.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
06-26-2013 |
Politics
Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5
The Boy from Haskellnew
Rick Perry's small-town Texas politics.
The Texas Observer |
Saul Elbein |
09-23-2011 |
Politics
Can Rick Perry Govern?new
Rick Perry is a terrific campaigner, but has accomplished little in office.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
08-15-2011 |
Elections
Rick Perry's Army of Godnew
A little-known movement of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets wants to infiltrate government, and Rick Perry might be their man.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
07-14-2011 |
Politics
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
