2 civil rights groups claim Texas education discriminates against minorities

Two leading civil rights groups for African-Americans and Hispanics are jointly asking the federal government to step in and force anti-discriminatory initiatives in Texas public education. “We know that we have to be in Austin, but one way that we’re doing this is also appealing to the federal government,” said Hector Flores, former national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, during a news conference today at Dallas City Hall.


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Perry touts accomplishments to state NAACP

KILLEEN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry, before speaking Friday to the Texas State NAACP, spent some uncomfortable moments on stage as a national civil rights leader pointedly criticized tea parties and secession – two subjects that hit close to home with the governor.

And in a conference rife with talk about past civil rights injustices, many defended under the banner of state's rights, Perry dropped his usual anti-Washington message. Instead, he touted his appointments of minorities to key state positions and advances in education.

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