Honest Numbers? Nelson Spins Texas Health Care

Senator claims significant progress in women's health

"...of women's health care in Texas, chair and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, said it was her intention to..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Senator Open to Compromise on Drug Testing Bill

Targeting drugs tests for some welfare recipients

"...nature of Senate Bill 11, Flower Mound Republican Sen. Jane Nelson's bid to ferret out and ban drug abusers..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funding?

State senator proposes biennial bump in funding

"...a move that has encouraged women’s health advocates, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, expressed “strong support” for adding an..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

Ruby Jane's no longer the innocent

"...artist who has not yet even turned 21, Ruby Jane Smith is a 17-year-old fiddle prodigy whose next trick..."

June 29, 2012 Music Feature by Adam Schragin

Bashing Gays and Children

In a bill on child protection, the House votes to do its worst

"...this clown's amendment really irked SB 6's author, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Lewisville. She vowed to "strenuously object" to the..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines: Tough Balance

The Lege's budget standoff stumbles forward

"...year to the next, Senate Finance Committee Chair Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, frees $2.5 billion to cover this..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...approved it on March 28, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, claimed it would add $4.6 billion..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

When the Truth Doesn't Match Your Narrative

Fallout continues from a study showing negative effects of cutting Planned Parenthood from the Women's Health Program

"...letter addressed to the HHSC on Feb. 12, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, an advocate and architect of Planned..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...pulling any fast ones on gambling foes like Sen. Jane Nelson. Back in March, the Lewisville Republican sought state..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...reported last week. Talton, in a letter to Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Lewisville, defended his amendment that would ban gay..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...the Hun). Strangest toast of the day was from Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, who said, "Being a former English..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...and private, in the state. Across the aisle, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, chair of the Senate Finance Committee..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...In support of the measure, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, chair of the Senate Health and..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funds?

Ranking Senate Republican favors more funding for women's health

"...a move that has encouraged women's health advocates, Sen. Jane Nel­son, R-Flower Mound, ranking Senate Repub­lic­an and chair of..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: We Want Your Urine

Rick Perry's latest bright idea is pissing on Texas

"...grandstanding a pre-filed bill (Senate Bill 11) by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, that would mandate drug testing for..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Budget Busters or Busted Budget

Conference committee to close $11 billion gap

"...services side. Both Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, were part of the big session-opening..."

May 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...order. Five lawmakers will carry the bill – Republicans Jane Nelson, Florence Shapiro, and Democrat Kirk Watson in the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Call Him Unimpeachable?

The governor's gamble on casinos may yet come up snake-eyes

"...more promise. As was first revealed by Republican Sen. Jane Nelson of Lewisville in the blowup over "slots for..."

July 9, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Half-Baked

Cameos from Steven Wright, Willie Nelson, Tommy Chong, and Janeane Garofalo help stoke this addled comic premise about selling pot to raise a buddy's bail.

"...the anti-dope sentiments of Thurgood's straitlaced new girlfriend, Mary Jane (True). The humor in this movie is basically anthropological..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature

"...Texas Secretary of State (and former Senate Finance Chair) Jane Nelson watches as the House prepares for the speaker..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It's the Most Wonderful Time to Be Jane Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced Monday he'll..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...using language straight from ALEC model policy, state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, co-authored a "campus free speech" bill..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Sine die is almost here

"...document on May 22, but Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, said they still have to finalize..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines – The Texas Legislature: Not Enron

Passing a state budget when one side’s “cooking the books”

"...line in the sand, even Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has suggested she'd be amenable to..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...stricter is on the list again this session. Sen. Jane Nelson has proposed SB 268, which would require applicants..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

In 2016, the fight for reproductive rights went all the way to the Supreme Court

"...more Medicaid births, the state health department and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, slammed the peer-reviewed New Eng­land Journal..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Defund Planned Parenthood ... Jeopardize Lives

Lege contemplates cutting funding for cancer screenings

"...money," chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, told reporters. "I get it, but..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Health Care: Diminishing Returns

GOP legislators look for additional cuts to health care

"...others have tried (and failed) in sessions past, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flow­er Mound, hopes to drug test recipients of..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Beats Nothing

Women's health gets funding bump

"...Senate Health and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, convened in part to hear testimony..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...July 25. Cue grumbling from three Repub­lican Senators – Jane Nelson, Dan Patrick, and Donna Campbell – that this..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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