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Katie Glueck is a reporting intern for the Austin American-Statesman.

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Chain email
stated on January 31, 2012 in a chain email.:

A Dallas proof-of-insurance ordinance resulted in area tow lots mostly filling with the cars of illegal residents.

By Katie Glueck • February 28, 2012
Rick Perry
stated on January 18, 2012 in a South Carolina forum.:

Says he signed legislation leading to 12 Texas abortion clinics being closed.

By Katie Glueck • February 10, 2012
Eddie Lucio, Jr.
stated on January 6, 2012 in an interview.:

Says Texas does not regulate the appearance of some kinds of imitation firearms sold in Texas.

By Katie Glueck • January 24, 2012
Rick Santorum
stated on January 11, 2012 in comment to reporters.:

Rick Santorum says Rick Perry requested 1,200 earmarks as governor of Texas.

By Katie Glueck • January 20, 2012