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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is holding a special ceremony to sign into law a proposal attempting to limit future wrongful convictions as the legislative session enters its final, frantic days.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House is considering asking voters to approve term limits for future officeholders - which could send a message to Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A contentious bill requiring politically active nonprofits to make the names of major donors public is on the verge of clearing the Texas Legislature.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House and Senate.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is threatening to call a special legislative session if lawmakers don't send him a budget with $1.8 billion in tax cuts.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  This past weekend the National Rifle Association held their annual convention in Houston.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry revved up for a presidential bid in 2011 by showing the country who's boss in Texas. He pushed lawmakers to slash spending and tighten abortion restrictions and declared illegal immigration a state emergency.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Hispanic residents in Texas could benefit from Medicaid expansion more than any other racial group, according to a study from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Texas' top Republicans guns, Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, are teaming up to again oppose expanding Medicaid services in their state.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Anita Perry traveled with the Texas First Lady's Main Street Tour to honor Childress as a Texas Main Street City.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is expected to lead a rally in support of traditional values at the Texas Capitol.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Health professionals provide insight to the Affordable Care Act, and what it will mean for Americans.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Republican and Democratic senator have been grilling a director from the governor's office on the state's economic development funds.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is set to address the State Board of Education, which features eight new members after November's election.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst are to address the influential Texas Association of Business as the Republicans continue pressing for spending some of the state's reserves on water and transportation projects.