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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.

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

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry has officially notified the federal government that the state will not set up an exchange to help people buy health insurance.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst are calling on the Texas Legislature to impose drug-testing for welfare and unemployment-benefits recipients.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is denying he has sleep apnea after the diagnosis was revealed in a reporter's diary from a failed presidential campaign marked by several notable flubs.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry is renewing his campaign for tighter restrictions on the growth of state spending.

Monday, April 16, 2012  More than eight months before the Texas Legislature reconvenes, Gov. Rick Perry is warning lawmakers he'll oppose any new taxes and boosts to levies already on the books.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Consumers will now feel the fallout from BPI in their pocket book

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Earlier this week, Texas Governor Rick Perry pulled out of the race for the presidency.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is abandoning his presidential bid and endorsing Newt Gingrich.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  With two states in the books, it's safe to say the Republican presidential primary so far has been surprising, with Mitt Romney winning both of them, but that's not how many people thought things would play out.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Like Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry took a blow in the caucuses - finishing fifth. He flew home to decide whether to stay in the race. It appears the answer is "yes." He tweeted Wednesday that he was bound for South Carolina.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Old Man Winter made a strong appearance Monday throughout the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, as well as Eastern New Mexico.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Governor Rick Perry has named Randall County Sheriff Joel Richardson Chairman of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry has gained the support of one of his largest rivals, Kinky Friedman.