COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...In early December, House Admin chair Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, told a group of lobbyists, "We're..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sonya Cote's Bastrop Storehouse, Extending the To-Go Booze Waiver, Suga's Cakery at Dear Diary, Pizza from Intero, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...In other good news, Senator Kelly Hancock and Representative Charlie Geren filed a bill pertaining to Greg Abbott's emergency..."

Jan. 12, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Legislative Bill Would Hide How the Sausage Is Made

HB 4181 would add new exemptions for legislative records from open records requests

"...the bill – sponsored by House Administration Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-Lake Worth, the committee's substitute version came to..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Empower Sues Representative Over House Press Creds

Charlie Geren claims group is a political action committee, not a news organization

"...influential conservative political advocacy group, Scorecard is suing Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, chairman of the Committee on House..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...is currently reviewing an Empow­er mailer against GOP Rep. Charlie Geren from the "Texas Ethics Disclosure Board" – not..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Missed a Major Aspect

"...the Chronicle missed a major aspect of the story: Charlie Geren, the committee chairman tasked with enforcing the new..."

Dec. 23, 2017 Postmarks

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

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

"...The House Administration Committee, which is led by Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, approved new rules that clearly define..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...forces campus police to comply with the rules. Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, carried the House version, modifying it..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Same Old “Sanctuary”

House version of SB 4? Still terrible.

"...who spoke against the legislation in March. While Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, did spend several weeks tweaking the..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...Wednesday, in an effort to mitigate some concerns, Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth, offered a revised version of the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bathroom Bill Steals Spotlight

"Texas Privacy Act" isn't about privacy – it's about transphobia

"...the grounds of supposed privacy. House Admin­i­stration Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, swept in with a point of..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...Finally, it was seemingly up to House Administration Chair Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, to put the heavy hand on..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conservatives vs. 9/11 Responders

Fringe right draws firefighter, cop wrath after Straus attack

"...attack piece on Straus and House Administration Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, lambasting them for having having "gotten..."

Sept. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Races Take Shape

Empty seats up at the Capitol

"...committee chairs. Challengers have already been named for Reps. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth (House Administra­tion) and Dan Flynn..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...himself a "former fetus." Enter House Administrations Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, who took down the sign because..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...to crack down on lobby influence, as well. Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, has filed House Bill 972, which..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Transport on a Road to Nowhere

House and Senate in conference committee as clock ticks down

"...Joint Resolution 2 Conferees House: Drew Darby, R-San Angelo; Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth; Larry Phillips, R-Sherman; Joe Pickett, D-El..."

July 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...HB 1160 (Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks) Allowing municipalities to take over as..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...the definition of political committee. Author Seliger; Sponsor Rep. Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks SB 429: Relating to the dismissal..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...measure looked in danger of veto by Perry, Rep. Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks, tried a Hail Mary, bolting some..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

There's a lot of business to take care of before sine die

"...Rep. Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks, has helped toughen up the restrictions..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...already been sent to the House. But House sponsor Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, was having none of it and..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

Straus The Survivor

How the coup to remove the Texas House Speaker strengthened him

"...the place works. Just because, say, House Administration Chair Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks, can be terse, that doesn't mean..."

Jan. 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Finance Agreement? Maybe

Conference committee nearing deal, but let's see what chambers say

"...The drop-dead deadline was, according to Calendars Committee Chair Charlie Geren, 5pm. Then House Appropriations Committee Chair Jim Pitts,..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Roped-Off Governor

Temporary barrier part of permanent changes to capitol

"...be House Bill 2131 by House Administration Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks. This would create an expedited pass..."

March 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...2.03pm House Rules Committee chair Charlie Geren informs members that the rules are in their..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sacrificing Seniority

Conservatives could cost Republicans committee appointments

"...Financial Services chair Vicki Truitt, and House Administration chair Charlie Geren all find themselves on the receiving end of..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Eissler Gary Elkins Kirk England Stephen Frost Pete Gallego Charlie Geren Veronica Gonzales Ryan Guillen Roland Gutierrez Mike "Tuffy"..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Governor on the Floor

Perry visits House and discusses State School, TYC prosecutions

"...at the back of the chamber, House Administration Chair Charlie Geren shooed the press and, inadvertently, the governor away..."

May 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

Quickies from the Capitol

"...does it all the time). House Administration Committee Chair Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks, followed that by announcing that the..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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