procedural dispute. but after governor rick perry called the legislature back into a second special session this week, activists for and against the legislation descended on the capitol again. hundreds lined the halls-- opponents in orange, supporters in blue. >> so, i'm just standing here not against women or their rights but just as a woman who has experienced it, saying, "no, we need better care for our women." >> i believe in reducing the need for abortions but then protecting the choice. and i think it should be the woman's decision, not the government. >> ifill: perry, the state's longest-serving governor, added another layer of drama to lone star state politics yesterday by announcing he would not seek a fourth term. >> the time has come to pass on the mantle of leadership. today, i'm announcing i will not seek reelection as governor of texas. >> ifill: his immediate political future? unclear.