Texas Governor Race

Perry-Hutchison Fight May Cause Major Fallout In GOP

Fort Worth Star Telegram | ANNA M. TINSLEY | Posted 10.26.2009 | Politics


Texas Democrats watching the state's top two Republicans fight for their party's gubernatorial nomination are glad that Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. ...

Kinky Friedman Launching Another Run For Texas Governor

Forth Worth Star Telegram | DAVE MONTGOMERY | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics


Calling himself the "only true man of the people" in the race, Austin author-entertainer Kinky Friedman plans to launch his Democratic campaign for go...

Perry Hutchinson Texas Gov. Primary To Be A "Slugfest"

AP | KELLEY SHANNON | Posted 07.26.2009 | Politics


AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Rick Perry is ready to raise campaign cash, while Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may finally be ready to raise a ruckus as the R...

Political Snowbirds: The Case for Sen. Leticia Van de Putte for Texas Governor

Rachel Farris | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


Rachel Farris

State Senator Leticia Van de Putte's future-planning proposals aim to make the world a better place for her grandson. This desire to benefit generations beyond her own, is leadership with a conscience.

Bush Appointee May Run For Texas Governor As A Democrat

Star Telegram | Posted 03.13.2009 | Politics


Having wrapped up his career as an ambassador under President Bush, Fort Worth's Tom Schieffer is back home and pondering a run for governor - as a De...

GOP Sen. Hutchison Moves Towards TX Gov. Run

AP | SUZANNE GAMBOA | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics


Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison on Thursday took the first step toward a run for governor, setting the stage for a contentious challenge in 2010 again...