Goodbye Mr.Perry and Hello Newcomer!

   On Monday, July 8, 2013, Texas Monthly  published an article announcing that Texas Governor Rick Perry will not be running for re-election in 2014. Since 2000, Rick Perry has been governor in Texas and is the longest serving governor in Texas history.  According to Texas Monthly, "no one expected much from him. He had always been seen as a lightweight, a back-bencher in the Texas House who had managed to get himself elected agriculture commissioner--after switching parties--and later lieutenant-governor." But overall, Rick Perry has shown Texas that he could handle the state as he produced economic growth and diversification for Texans through his terms. Median household’s incomes increased and Texas's unemployment rate staying lower than the nation average is some of Perry's work.
   But the question is who will replace Rick Perry once he is out of office? With the Texas legislative being in an extended session this summer, certain Texans have illustrated the ability to take over Perry's place. Texans such as democrat sensor Wendy Davis and attorney general Greg Abbott have been on watched by the media. In 2014,Texas will get a new governor and maybe the state will be turn back into a democrat state or continue to be republican. Overall, the eyes of Texas and the country will be upon them.

   I recommend reading this article to keep Texans informed of the changes to Texas government in the near future.