Meter moves on new Perry promises
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Published on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 at 11:56 a.m.
Related campaign promises:
Let Texas judges dismiss frivolous lawsuits | Details
Require the legislature to say when it creates a new cause of action in statute | Details
Increase access to courts for legitimate claims | Details
Make “losers” pay for frivolous lawsuits | Details
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Gov. Rick Perry taking the oath of office during his inauguration. We solemnly swear we will track his campaign promises.
On March 14, Gov. Rick Perry revisited his September call to reform the state’s legal system — a campaign-trail war cry we missed when we introduced the Perry-O-Meter to track promises Perry made as the GOP’s gubernatorial nominee. We’ve added four new promises — and moved the meter on them.
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Texans for Rick Perry, Press release: Gov. Perry: We need increased accountability, efficiency in our legal system, Sept. 15, 2010
Office of the Governor, Press release: Gov. Perry: Lawsuit reforms will expedite justice for legitimate claims and help strengthen Texas’ economic climate, March 14, 2011
Office of the Governor, Speech: Gov. Perry: Lawsuit reforms will expedite justice for legitimate claims and help strengthen Texas’ economic climate, March 14, 2011
Names in this article: Rick Perry
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