Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...more money for his lobbying skills. – Sarah Marloff Borris Miles: Safety Threats..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Quick Election Round-Up: Legislature

Tea Party challenges falter, but a few big names fall

"...rubber ball: Down in HD126, Al Edwards, who replaced Borris Miles in 2008 after Borris Miles replaced him in..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Representative: Let's Hang the Artist!

Borris Miles decides he is the arbiter of taste and free speech at the Capitol.

"...On March 12, freshman state Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, was walking through the Capitol with his..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...women have told stories of inappropriate behavior from Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, and former Sens. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...Bill author Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, slammed the veto as "incredibly shortsighted," while..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...recently by the Daily Beast and Texas Tribune. Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, and Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, are..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Around the House

Negativity thrives in state House primary run-offs

"...is contesting his narrow 10-vote loss to longtime rival Borris Miles in district court...."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...to compete for his party's nomination over Houston businessman Borris Miles.) First up on the list is Wong, whose..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

If State Reps Can Steal, Why Can't the Rest of Us?

"...musician, and writer, I was horrified by state Rep. Borris Miles’ action in stealing artwork from an anti-death-penalty exhibition..."

April 9, 2007 Postmarks

Doin’ It to Death: House Dems Chub Up Slim Victories

"...The two African American members – Royce West and Borris Miles – both spoke of Floyd. "We're living in..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Lege Races: Austin and Elsewhere

These candidates are all over the map on issues

"...HD 146, THE BIZARRE RERUN: In 2006, Democrat Borris Miles pushed out controversial incumbent Al Edwards in the..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...in Houston's House District 146: Back in 2006, Democrat Borris Miles defeated incumbent Al Edwards by painting him as..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Steals a Faucet?

Armed rep highlights the big copper theft problem.

"...So Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, has probably inadvertently picked up a few..."

July 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...block in Perry's plan. During last Friday's debate, Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, echoed Watson's concerns about patient privacy. He..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Around the State

Results from around the state

"...the House Dist. 146 seat that he lost to Borris Miles two years back in 2006. Apparently Miles' many..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...districts nest within each other like Russian dolls – Borris Miles (SD 13), Carol Alvarado (SD 6), and John..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...by Sens. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin; Royce West, D-Dallas; and Borris Miles, D-Houston; and Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, wouldn't have..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...130 would eliminate forensic hypnosis as courtroom evidence; Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, seeks an independent oversight system for state..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Abbott’s Executive Overreach

What all bills did the governor veto this time?

"...the Women's Health Advisory Committee by two years. (Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston)..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Incentives and R-Rated Entertainment

Amid bigger scandals, lawmaker plays the movie morality card again

"...chair, to be included as virtual minority reports. Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, sent one to Select Committee Chair Angie..."

Jan. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 11 photos.

"...Representatives Jessica Farrar and Borris Miles give encouragement before the filibuster begins...."

June 25, 2013 Photo Gallery

Public Ed's Future Hangs in Balance

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but you'd never know it at the Lege

"...lacks Democratic support. As for HB 400, Houston Democrat Borris Miles delayed debate with a point of order on..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On Death and Life

Dealing with the death penalty and other notable bills heard this week

"...2511) and one from his Houston Dem colleague, Rep. Borris Miles (HB 2200), which would require separate prosecution of..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Wentworth Doesn't Trust TSU Regents

Travis Co. Senator blasts new chancellor as "Johnny-come-lately"

"...bald men fighting over a comb (Al Edwards versus Borris Miles.) But the tussle between Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legelines: Primary Scamper

Who's challenging who around the House and Senate?

"...D-Houston, was kicked out in 2006 by the gun-toting Borris Miles (he of the death row art removal fiasco),..."

Aug. 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Craddick Ds?

Rep. Dunnam reveals list of 64 anti-Craddick Democrats, leaving questions about those that didn't sign

"...D-Houston (back after being replaced for one session by Borris Miles) and Speaker Pro Tem Sylvester Turner, or have..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Let the Race Begin

The House speaker candidates are off and running

"...got his old HD 146 seat back from one-termer Borris Miles during the primaries. Mean­while, Craddick loyalist Kino Flores,..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Plight of Kinship Care Providers

"...on this bill. The bill was introduced by Rep. Borris Miles, I have met with the staff of Rep...."

May 2, 2007 Postmarks

Have You Stopped Burning Books Yet?

"...Dear Editor, Any word from Rep. Borris Miles on when we'll start the book burnings ["State..."

March 30, 2007 Postmarks

Bring Your Gun to Work Day! (No, Please Don't)

More concealed gun licenses, fewer safety instructors, and a new bill that extends the definition of self-defense to "shoot first."

"...Barbara Mallory Caraway, D-Dallas; Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio; Borris Miles, D-Houston; Paul Moreno, D-El Paso; and Senfronia Thompson,..."

March 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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