Texans Cast Early Votes as Bush Looks Likely Favorite
Texans flocked to early voting on Monday for the November 2 election amid talk of supporting George W. Bush or opposing redistricting. Voters in Austin and Houston described their motives for voting early, with turnout officials eyeing a record, while mail ballots and in person voting options shape the race.
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Lawmakers Criticize CHIP Premium Decision in Texas
AUSTIN AP Some Texas senators criticized the state agency's move to stop collecting CHIP premiums after Gov. Perry asked to delay removing children from CHIP for nonpayment. CHIP enrollment fell from 507,259 in September 2003 to 348,145 in October, with concerns about policy adherence. Senator Steve Ogden warned that officials might ignore laws if it is inconvenient.
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Bushes vote for son as Texas early voting opens in Houston
Former President George H W Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush waited in line to vote for their son in Houston. They stood with other voters for about thirty minutes and spoke of supporting the campaign.
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