Questions surrounding testimony from the key witness in these cases, coupled with recommendations from the Board of Pardons and Paroles, weighed heavily on my final decision, |
Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation - not cynicism and combat. |
represents only a temporary victory for those special interests that want to keep their tax loopholes open, maintain the status quo in education. |
Schools that do not currently meet this standard will be spending more dollars on items like classroom computers and technology, science lab equipment, books and instructional materials or even higher teacher salaries. |
Sixty billion dollars has been appropriated by the federal government. We just need to make sure it gets to the right places, |
Stay calm. Stay patient, ... You've done the right thing. You will get out of the coastal region on time. ... I would rather you be sitting in traffic for eight to 12 hours moving out of that storm's path than taking a chance on staying. |
Stay calm. Stay patient. You've done the right thing. You will get out of the coastal region on time. ... I would rather you be sitting in traffic for eight to 12 hours moving out of that storm's path than taking a chance on staying. |
taking appropriate procedures to safeguard their facilities. |
Texans demand a justice system that is tough but fair. I believe my decision to grant pardons in these cases is both appropriate and just. |
Texas cannot stand idly by when the safety and security of our people is threatened by multi-national criminal syndicates that seek to spread fear and do harm, ... This border security plan will improve law enforcement coordination, increase our law enforcement presence, and better prepare us to respond to a catastrophe along the border. It will lead to a safer America because it focuses not only on what happens at our ports of entry, but also between them as well. |
Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's leading energy innovator. |
Texas is committed to doing everything it can to help our neighbors from Louisiana, but we want to make certain that we can provide them with the medical care, food, shelter, safety, education and other services they need to start getting their lives back together, |
Texas is committed to doing everything it can to help our neighbors from Louisiana, but we want to make certain that we can provide them with the medical care, food, shelter, safety, education and other services they need to start getting their lives back together, ... Local officials are beginning to notify us that they are quickly approaching capacity in the number of evacuees they believe they can assist. |
Texas just hasn't been the same without you. |
Texas should be afforded the same reimbursement structure as our Louisiana neighbors, |