ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County

“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities

"...When state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Aus­tin, heard of Coronilla-Guerrero's arrest, his staff worked..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Pay Day From Perry

Perry signs law targeting wage theft

"...Rodríguez, D-El Paso, and carried by Austin Dem Rep. Eddie Rodriguez in the House, makes it easier to target..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farm to Table to Policy

Building an appetite for local food

"...farmers, and sustainable food advocates met with state Rep. Eddie Rodri­guez, D-Austin, at a "farm-to-table" town hall meeting at..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Katie Walsh

El Futuro de East Cesar Chavez

Affordable housing advocates critique plans for Saltillo District

"...Eddie Rodriguez took the stage at Martin Middle School Saturday..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago

And other State Representative results

"...rep, the Texas House District 51 primary to replace Eddie Rodriguez (whose attempt to move up to Congress was..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...It's a race without an incumbent, as state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, who has represented this swath of southeast Travis..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...women and families, and veterans. (That move sparked Rep. Eddie Rodriguez to create an online crowdfunding site to recoup..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...East Austin-related bill (HB 3983) by another Austinite, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez. We'll see if it can do enough, quickly..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...folks bringing us the Mueller redevelopment; and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, the baby-faced champion of the Homestead Preservation Act..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...Eckhardt already has one formidable opponent, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, in the special election that, presuming Gov...."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...and $1 billion from the rainy day fund. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, was one of 15 reps to vote..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County Crowdfunding: Still Stronger

The county has raised $135,000 to offset Gov. Abbott's February stunt

"...that #StrongerTogether, the crowdsourcing campaign started by state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, has raised nearly $136,000 since launching in..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...an online community fundraiser spearheaded by local state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez kept the programs alive and saved jobs throughout..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Teaching Truthiness

Activists, lawmakers call on State Board of Education to reject racist Mexican-American textbook

"...50 percent of Texas public school students," said Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Aus­tin, representing the Mexican American Legislative Caucus. "The..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Approves Three Homestead Preservation Districts

Impoverished parts of East, North, and Southeast Austin receive affordable-housing protection

"...roughly a decade in the making – state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, passed legislation in 2005 to establish a..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

"...local Democratic reps – Donna Howard, Celia Israel, and Eddie Rodriguez – have filed, and dean of the delegation..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jumpolin & Gentrification Backlash

Jumpolin owners fight back against landlord demolition

"...cleared site until the case concludes. Meanwhile, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, is expected to file a bill later..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

What's Next for American YouthWorks?

TEA's closing leaves at-risk students adrift

"...Smith already has the support of one lawmaker: Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, whose district includes the campus. Calling the..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

CAMPO Poised to Pass Toll Plan – Despite Uneasiness

CAMPO driving toward vote on humongous toll plan

"...Eckhardt, Austin City Council Member Jennifer Kim, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, Hays Co. Judge Liz Sumter, and Sunset Valley..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...$10,000 total. Partygoers mixed with the likes of Reps. Eddie Rodriguez, Valinda Bolton, Mark Strama, Lon Burnam, Pete Gallego,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...Springs. Casting "yes" votes were Austin Democrats Elliott Naishtat, Eddie Rodriguez, and Mark Strama, as well as Williamson Co...."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• Back in January, Austin Democratic Rep. Eddie Rodriguez vowed to do whatever it takes to win..."

May 6, 2005 News Column

Women and Children Last

When it comes to sharing the wealth, Texas has its priorities top-down

"...102-41. Of Austin's House delegates, Democratic Reps. Elliott Naishtat, Eddie Rodriguez, and Mark Strama voted "no"; GOP Reps. Terry..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Battling the Toxicity of Coal-Burning Power Plants

'Clear Skies' gets shot down, and Legislators try to cut the crud in Texas

"...their home turf. Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, have filed bills (SB 1623 and HB..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The House Gives DeLay His Map

Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned

"...on the floor of the people's chamber mattered." Austin's Eddie Rodriguez analyzed the devastation that eliminating six or seven..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: A Win for Brewers, a Scam for Paxtons, and More

This bill's for you

"...state that prohibits beer-to-go – was midwifed by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, and Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, and also..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Tracking the fallout from the special session

"...Medical Board and several other health-related agencies open. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, called for his fellow lawmakers to end..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Same Old “Sanctuary”

House version of SB 4? Still terrible.

"...for some changes, House State Affairs Committee member Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, didn't hesitate to rebuke the finalized bill...."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Deliberately Discriminatory

Voter ID's future in Texas, without the DoJ

"...bipartisan support (Mexican American Legislative Caucus Policy Chair Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, has called it "an encouraging first step..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...a fifth time, while new dean of the delegation Eddie Rodriguez looks poised to handily defeat Green Kat Gruene...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

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