Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman is a country singer, novelist, humorist and politician who ran for Governor of Texas in 2006. He received 12.6% of the vote, coming in fourth out of six candidates. In this video, Friedman discusses what makes Texas unique. When asked if Texas is different from anywhere … Continue reading
Women from Yearning For Zion Ranch describe what happened when Texas officials removed over 500 women and children from the compound starting on April 3, 2008 after an anonymous tip was made about the religious sect and their treatment of underage girls.
Larry King interviews three polygamist wives from Yearning for Zion Ranch whose children were forcibly taken into state custody on April 3, 2008. They describe what happened during the raid and explain that they hope to see their children returned to their homes.
This video shows the last few minutes of the filibuster held by Senator Wendy Davis, a Democrat who represents Texas District 10. Continue reading
State Senator Dan Patrick, who is running for lieutenant governor, disagrees with how Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst handled the June 25, 2013 filibuster of State Senator Wendy Davis. Continue reading
Texas Governor Rick Perry provides his reaction to the filibuster of Senator Wendy Davis from June 25, 2013, where she prevented a vote from being taken on Senate Bill 5, which would restrict abortion access in the state. Continue reading
On May 29, 2011, Senator Wendy Davis of District 10 in Texas held a filibuster that forced Governor Rick Perry to need to call a special session to continue the debate of a budget bill that cut $4 billion from public education in the state. Continue reading
This video from the Texas Tribute shows clips from Senator Wendy Davis’s eleven-hour filibuster on June 25, 2013 to prevent a vote from being taken on Senate Bill 5, which would significantly restrict the abortion laws of the state. Continue reading
