Smitherman: It's Always The Quiet Ones

AG candidate flies to the far religious right

"...If anyone remembers Barry Smitherman from his time as Public Utility Commission member,..."

Sept. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Smitherman: 'Make More Babies'

AG candidate flies to the far religious right

"...Texas women, Railroad Commission Chair Barry Smitherman has some advice for you: Marry young, breed..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: September 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Barry Smitherman beats the bushes, Ted Cruz shoots the breeze,..."

Sept. 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: April 12

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Dan Patrick clears a hurdle, Barry Smitherman chokes, and Ted Cruz prattles on. Communication is..."

April 12, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

There's Nothing Like a Real Coal Fire

Public Utility Commission member pushes for more coal, even after the recent TXU struggle.

"...the Texas Public Power Association, Public Utility Commission member Barry Smitherman gave electricity industry insiders the official line on..."

July 25, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Offs: Tea Party vs. Old Guard

Establishment gains traction toward election

"...quickly followed by the announcement that Railroad Commission chair Barry Smitherman, who was knocked out in the first round..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...open up his office. Railroad Commissioner and Perry acolyte Barry Smitherman has already announced he will run, while Rep...."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

PUC Plays Musical Chairs

Smitherman to head up state-wide electricity regulators.

"...has been replaced as presiding officer by fellow commissioner Barry Smitherman. While Hudson will stay on the commission as..."

Nov. 19, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Branch Falls on Conflicted Paxton

GOP AG race centers on bad (as in illegal) investment advice

"...former Public Utility Commission chair and Rick Perry favorite Barry Smitherman in the first round. Paxton came out as..."

May 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dewhurst Down, and Out Come the Jackals

UPDATE: Lite guv hopefuls turn on incumbent after SB 5 meltdown

"...an interesting addition to the debate from Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman. While both Patterson and Patrick are openly running..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Downballot Details: A Bag of Run-offs

In the downballot races, the GOP has more to consider

"...daughter of former House Speaker Tom Craddick; Perry-appointed chair Barry Smitherman, running to complete his unexpired term, is challenged..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Dirty Air Update

Energy industry still running roughshod over Texas

"...to the Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources by Barry Smitherman, a member of the state's Public Utility Commission,..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Point Austin: Primarily Texas

Musings on the day after a frozen vote

"...least dimly possible that Branch can garner enough of Barry Smitherman's 22% to catch Paxton in the run-off). Similarly,..."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Michael King

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...(33%) 99% Ken Paxton* 10,963 (35%) 566,080 (44%) 99% Barry Smitherman 8,284 (26%) 281,050 (22%) 99% Comptroller Travis County..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Candidate Filings

"...Attorney General: Dan Branch, Ken Paxton, Barry Smitherman..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis Gains in Latest Polling

Abbott's lead tightens to single digits

"...appears to be the tightest statewide race. Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman and Sen. Ken Paxton are neck and neck,..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: August 12

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• In his latest campaign ad, Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman promises to protect Texans from the mean ole..."

Aug. 12, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...attorney general. Branch will square off against Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman in the March Republican primary. McKinney Sen. Ken..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...(G): No Democrat filed to oppose appointed incumbent chair, Barry Smitherman...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Election Day Today Could Spell Perry Troubles

Primary run-offs become GOP testing ground for governor and allies

"...be watching. What happens if Texas Railroad Commission chair Barry Smitherman can't handily put away Comal County commissioner Greg..."

July 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...Railroad Commission: Christi Craddick (35.9%) vs. Warren Chisum (27.3%); Barry Smitherman* (44.2%) vs. Greg Parker (27.7%)..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TPPF Conference

Conservative conference points toward next Legislature

"...politicians, staffers, agency heads (e.g., Public Utilities Commis­sion Chair Barry Smitherman and state Comp­troller Susan Combs), and delegates from..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...oil reliance. Notably, last April, Parsley and fellow commissioner Barry Smitherman outvoted Chairman Paul Hudson on the PUC's power..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...oil reliance. Notably, last April, Parsley and fellow commissioner Barry Smitherman outvoted Chairman Paul Hudson on the PUC's power..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Parsley Keeps Power Over Power

It'll be business as usual (with the emphasis on business) at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

"...sign of that. Last April, Parsley and fellow Commissioner Barry Smitherman out-voted commission Chairman Paul Hudson in a pivotal..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker