With President-elect Donald Trump set to tap former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head the department of energy, here’s a closer look at the energy legacy of the state’s longest-serving governor.
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New in TribTalk: Fetal remains
The fetal remains rule move places an additional barrier on women who seek to exercise their constitutional right and represents another attempt to shame and restrict access to abortion care, writes Nancy Cardenas of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.
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Politics
Trump decides on Texas oil exec Rex Tillerson for secretary of state
Donald Trump has officially picked Texas oil executive Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, going ahead with the Exxon Mobil CEO’s nomination despite early signs of unease over his close relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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The Brief: Reproductive rights group sues over fetal remains ruling
The regulation, set to go into effect Dec. 19, will prohibit hospitals, abortion clinics and other health care facilities from disposing of fetal remains in sanitary landfills.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Texas wages a war on drugs at the border. That might be the wrong place.
An estimated 1.6 million adult Texans have substance use disorders, many addicted to drugs that arrive illegally from Mexico.
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Criminal Justice
New program moves women from prison to life
Before they can earn their freedom, about 40 Texas prisoners will be the first to complete a six-month program that focuses on decision-making and life skills.
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Politics
Reports: Rick Perry lands spot in Trump’s cabinet as energy secretary
If confirmed, the erstwhile Trump rival will oversee American energy policy and its ramifications on the economy, environment and national security.
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UT System administrators receive about $2 million in bonuses
University of Texas System regents authorized about $2 million worth of bonuses for executives this year. That is actually down from past years.
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Health care
Center for Reproductive Rights sues Texas over fetal remains rule
The center had pledged in August to take legal action if the new fetal remains rules were adopted.
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Politics
Perry meets with Trump again amid energy secretary rumors
Former Gov. Rick Perry has met with President-elect Donald Trump again as speculation picks up that he could lead the Department of Energy.