Flying Pig Hunters

Feral hog helicopter hunt debate chews up time as clock counts down

"...of selling a seat on the helicopter. As Reps. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, and Kristi Thibaut, D-Houston, pointed out,..."

May 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Rotate UIL Events Out of Austin

Father and son lawmakers call for holding high school state competitions in other areas of the state

"...That cry may have to change if the Lucio family has its way. Companion bills – House Bill..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

"...Speaking of dead bills, Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, may have put a massive primary..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Meanwhile, Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Browns­ville, has HB 1365 continuing to gain..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board

Van Boven case inspires lawmakers to push for more oversight

"...a moral and ethical responsibility to do that?" Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, said he was troubled by the..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Medical Marijuana Advocates Look to 2019 Lege for Program Improvements

Barriers in a budding industry

"...the DEA." Fazio's group – with commitment from Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville – is working ahead of the..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...52 Democrats voted in favor of the bill. Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, a co-author, was quoted in a..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

Transportation: Pay As You Go

Transportation bills focus on funding and taxes

"...transportation bills are more narrowly targeted: HB 64 (Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville) would ban texting while driving, and..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Bill Would Move UIL State Competitions Away From Austin

Events contribute millions to local economy

"...Brownsville father-and-son legislators Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and Rep. Eddie Lucio III have filed..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Divert Millions From TCEQ To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

House swaps $20M from TCEQ to anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers

"...so rerouting the money would violate taxpayer trust. Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, said he had a difficult time..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Save the Sharks

Bill would ban trade in shark fins

"...to stand in solidarity with other salt-water-shored states, Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, has teamed up with colleagues Reps...."

March 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...Facing heckles on the floor, Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, issued an emotionally charged warning, likely..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...Incentive Program. Often incorrectly referred to as "film incentives," TMIIIP actually functions as a tax rebate program for the..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Kleinschmidt Lois Kolkhorst Edmund Kuempel Jodie Laubenberg Ken Legler Eddie Lucio III Jerry Madden Marisa Marquez Armando "Mando" Martinez..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...the line. Three incumbents face no or limited challenges. Eddie Rodriguez (HD 51) and Dawnna Dukes (HD 46) have..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Another Front in the Van Boven War

Bill requires Texas Medical Board to clear doctor’s name

"...the Public Health Committee hearing on HB 602, Rep. Eddie Lucio III told the TMB staff witnesses, "It's as..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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

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

"...Heather Fazio says to expect similar legislation from Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Browns­­ville. Passage would make Texas the 33rd..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...program] that they didn't even specifically request?" asked Rep. Eddie Lucio III during the House floor debate. "I have..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...the long-running endeavor up to individual states. State Rep. Eddie Lucio III on Tuesday filed legislation to legalize sports..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature

Lege Lines: Stretching Toward a Sunset

Don't praise the Senate GOP for working quickly to pass what's needed

"...normal, to the Rules & Resolutions Committee under Chair Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville. How can a Democrat be trusted..."

July 21, 2017 News Column by Mary Tuma

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...political favor and I am truly offended,” said Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Harlingen...."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Runners and Riders for 2012

Sizing up the retirees and new challengers for the legislature

"...D-Missouri City Mike "Tuffy" Hamilton, R-Mauriceville Garnet Coleman, D-Houston Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs Chuck Hopson,..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Grinds to Halt

Will quorate rules scupper GOP agenda?

"...not have come on a more exciting day," Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-San Benito, just told the Texas House..."

May 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

"...If it gets canceled again, San Benito Democrat Rep. Eddie Lucio III said he'll request a special session to..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...majority required, by peeling off centrist Dems like Brownsville's Eddie Lucio, and by backing Flores in his upset, but..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff