Midday Roundup: Sonogram Bill Heading to Gov’s Desk
Rep. Sid Miller, R-Weatherford, and Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, shook hands over a deal that would send a sonogram bill to the Governor’s desk early Wednesday morning. The Houston Chronicle’s Joe...
View ArticleMore from the Governor’s Impromptu Press Conference
Gov. Rick Perry held an impromptu press conference just off the Senate floor early Wednesday afternoon, after spending the better part of an hour in the chamber visiting Senators.
View ArticleLawmaker says math is clear: Use the Rainy Day Fund
House Appropriations member Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, offers her view on the state’s Rainy Day Fund: Your Texas legislature has just completed the 140-day marathon known as the Regular...
View ArticleThe First Word: Dems Try The Reset Button
On this day — Democrats attempt to hit the reset button on their messaging efforts about the budget; the first committee hearings of the special session; get your redistricting round-up for Austin,...
View ArticleThe First Word: Is Gov. Perry Big Hat, Small Tithe?
as Gov. Rick Perry attempts to build a following among evangelical Christians, tax records raise questions about whether or not Perry is putting his money where his mouth is; the House passes an...
View ArticleUPDATE: Judge is Austin-bound for Hail Mary on county road funding
UPDATE: Fowler stopped en route to Austin to make some phone calls, and was told by Sen. Tommy Williams’ office that a deal has been reached to give oil-impacted counties some funding. Up to half of...
View ArticleTranspo funding ideas may have a bumpy road ahead (UPDATE)
UPDATE: This version corrects the penultimate paragraph to show Darby wants to get some money for transportation (not education) out of the special session. Also: H/T for Darby audio to my colleague...
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