AUSTIN — Rick Perry took the oath of office Tuesday in between a prayer breakfast, barbecue lunch, semi-lavish ball and numerous side shindigs. Absent from the party were Democrats , whose grand plans for 2011 were overwhelmed by a Republican wave that kept Perry in office and gave the GOP its biggest majority in the Texas House in history. As they watched Perry and Republicans celebrate their victories and chart the course for Texas, Democrats were mindful of their challenges and watchful of their rivals — even if it was from afar.
“While Rick Perry is celebrating his inauguration at his $2 million party, the desperate budget crisis will be laid out in black and white,” said Kirsten Gray, spokeswoman for the Texas Democratic Party. “Republicans can no longer ignore the budget reality that faces Texas.”
Gromer Jeffers reports: http://dallasne.ws/gMwt3D
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