Gov. Abbott's pardon talk contradicts earlier statements
Synopsis by Houston Chronicle Apr 15 23
As Gov. Greg Abbott works to pass a school voucher plan in the Texas Legislature, former Gov. Rick Perry talks about what doomed his past efforts.Read full article 
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GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester
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Texas governor seeks pardon for soldier who killed protester: Daniel Perry was convicted of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.
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