Senate confirms 3 Texas regents Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 4:13 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate has confirmed three of Gov. Rick Perry's appointments to the University of Texas System regents, positions that were being closely watched as lawmakers ...

Perry opposed to part of Texas budget deal Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:31 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry is joining the ranks of lawmakers dissatisfied with parts of a Texas budget deal, adding another hang-up to an already ...

Perry staying mum as special session talk ramps up Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:38 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry is staying mum about whether he'll order lawmakers to stay at the Capitol for a special legislative session as ...

Senate expected to confirm Texas regents Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:33 am, Friday, May 24, 2013 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate is expected to confirm three of Gov. Rick Perry's appointments to the University of Texas System regents, positions that are being closely ...

Dewhurst wants special session on failed GOP bills FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — With legislative adjournment looming on Monday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said he wants Gov. Rick Perry to call a special session to seek passage of failed legislation insisted upon by conservative Republicans. In an interview with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (http://bit.ly/13O2C2N), the Republican Dewhurst said he wants ...