Election 2014 Begins as Senate Draws Lots

Term lengths allocation starts to reshape plans for higher office

"...Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay Glenn Hegar, R-Katy Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen Eddie Lucio Jr, D-Brownsville Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound Jose Rodriguez,..."

Jan. 23, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Watson to Lead Senate Dems

Travis County senator to replace San Antonio's Van de Putte

"...down, to be replaced by two co-vice-chairs: Brownsville veteran Eddie Lucio, Jr. and El Paso freshman Jose Rodriguez. Watson..."

June 28, 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

Outlawing Death and Cockfighting, and Restoring Rights for Drug Offenders

Committees to hear raft of criminal justice bills today

"...another returning favorite (HB 1641). A bill from Rep. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, seeks to amend rules related to certain..."

March 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rainy Day Divisions

Party lines prove permeable over purse strings

"...While Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, shared some concerns about a runaway..."

March 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Creationist McLeroy Booted From SBOE Chair

Senate Dems successfully block Perry's nomination

"...Republicans supported McLeroy, 11 Democrats voted against, and Democrat Eddie Lucio Jr. of Brownsville was present but not voting...."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

Dems Block McLeroy Nomination to SBOE Chair

Controversial creationist fails to get two-thirds of Senate support

"...Republicans supported McLeroy, 11 Democrats voted against, and Democrat Eddie Lucio Jr. of Brownsville registered as present but not..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Picture of the Day

Chubbing illustrated

"...something to kill time when you're killing time. Rep. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, puts his laptop to good use...."

May 24, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...applaud Patrick for his good work -- including Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, who rose for a spot of grandstanding..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Experience and Identity

Place 1 opponents offer different bios, styles, priorities

"...commissioner and as a legislative aide (to Valley Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr.) as preparing her for the council. That..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...Association of Community Develop­ment Corporations before joining state Sen. Eddie Lucio's office as a policy analyst. Later, she entered..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Campaign Money Fattening Local Coffers

The latest campaign finance reports show who's supporting which candidates for mayor and council

"...hand, with contributors including her former boss, state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. ($350); former Council Member Jennifer Kim ($100);..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...in their own party. "Check with Patrick Rose or Eddie Lucio and Norma Chavez. They've never been threatened; they've..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Life on the Floor, Day 2

Day two of the Texas Democratic Party State Convention

"...12:06pm: The feed never came back, but Sen. Eddie Lucio summed up the reality in advance of that..."

June 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Justice and Worker Safety

Labor leaders and legislators draw attention to court decision they say threatens work­ers' ability to sue when injured by negligent employers

"...NOT change the intent of law," said Brownsville Sen. Eddie Lucio in a statement. "In the Entergy decision, the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Walking the Lege

With two weeks left, the 80th runs into foul weather

"...one Democrat to flip. (All eyes are on Brownsville's Eddie Lucio as the likeliest suspect.)..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Immigration and the Border

"...provision in these communities. There it meets Brownsville Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr.'s SB 781, which would hold developers of..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Senate Wheels Still Spinning

The upper house dawdles (thank God) as the special session clock ticks

"...night for a Border Education Summit sponsored by Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville. McCown and Wayne Pierce of the Equity..."

May 14, 2004 News Column by Michael King

What School Finance Crisis?

The Lege considers school finance, and recommends ways to cut wages and fire teachers

"...The four Democrats on the 15-member committee – Sens. Eddie Lucio and Leticia Van de Putte, Reps. Vilma Luna..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Redistricting? Again? Why?

"...move to the floor of the upper house. Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, has said he'd be willing to get..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

We're No. 1!

Texas prepares to mark its 300th contemporary execution.

"...Sens. Rodney Ellis (Houston), Eliot Shapleigh (El Paso), and Eddie Lucio (Brownsville), and Democratic Reps. Harold Dutton (Houston), Elliott..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The GOP's Inaugurama

"...on the dais beside John Whitmire, Henry Bonilla, and Eddie Lucio, for a moment we thought we had been..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of a full Senate committee. Two, Robert Duncan and Eddie Lucio, were chairs of Senate subcommittees. Nine (Duncan, Troy..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Volunteers for Texas?

"...trial balloons, hoping they'll stay afloat until January. Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, recently suggested a new tax on wholesale..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Lady in Waiting

Prospective First Lady Anita Perry Prepares for Life in the Spotlight

"...respected physician. Thanks to a proclamation read by Sen. Eddie Lucio on the occasion of her 47th birthday last..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Grappling for the Gavel

"...Democratic Caucus is hardly a unified cadre -- Brownsville's Eddie Lucio, San Antonio's Frank Madla, and Victoria's Ken Armbrister..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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