Hinojosa, Hegar Ride On to the Sunset

Lt. Gov.'s selections changes tone of state agency oversight committee.

"...there was silence from Dewhurst about who would replace Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and John Whitmire, D-Houston. But Dewhurst..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who'll Guide the Sunset?

New members appointed to the Sunset Advisory Commission could change its tone.

"...there's the question of who will replace Senate appointees Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and John Whitmire, D-Houston. If it..."

Oct. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Could Vote Against Cheap Gas?

A proposed gas-tax holiday means it may be cheaper to get to all those state facilities closed due to lack of funds.

"...not be without enemies in the other chamber. Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, is a big proponent of index-linking..."

May 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Savin' the Desert, One Thorn at a Time

New legislation may help save the state's prickliest plants.

"...puns may be the least of them, but Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, had to endure a few of..."

April 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cost of Jobs at TYC

A new argument has opened in the Lege over whether to keep TYC facilities open for economic reasons.

"...was perpetuated and hidden. Many other legislators, including Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, have..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Austin's freshman senator picks up plum assignments

"...notable Senate demotion was no shocker. El Paso Dem Eliot Shapleigh had expected to get bumped off the all-important..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Property Tax Fireworks Flare

Proposals would actually tax Texans more, but with little extra for schools

"...also sparked criticism from the Senate. On Friday, Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, took aim at the Republicans' tax..."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...So state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and a couple of other Democrats..."

June 17, 2005 Column

Supports Vigilantes

"...Dear Editor, So state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and a couple of other Democrats..."

June 6, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...created last year by SB 396, authored by Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso. Since TIP will outfit each student..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Penny and Pound Foolish

"...Texans will lose community-care services. When El Paso Democrat Eliot Shapleigh suggested tax solutions, arguing that "Texans I know..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Decent People Pay Taxes

"...Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, and Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso. "When children come to the Capitol,"..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...probably taste it. On the Senate floor, El Paso's Eliot Shapleigh called it a disgrace that legislation should be..."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Texas Brinkmanship

State report card shows plenty of room for improvement

"...March 2013 edition is the sixth; El Paso Sen. Eliot Shap­leigh (since retired) published the first one in 2003,..."

April 19, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Border Militarization Update

Perry authorizes use of Texas National Guard at border; and El Paso County Sheriff's Office says will temporarily cease holding immigration stops and raids

"...a positive step that needs to be permanent. Sen. Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso also commended the sheriff's decision,..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...moment, Gallegos might have a problem. El Paso Democrat Eliot Shapleigh is an occasional critic, who seems to retreat..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...local priorities. As a legislative aide to former Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, Adler developed an expertise on school..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...as a legislative aide to former El Paso Sen. Eliot Shapleigh – it needs to be applied in a..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...– arguably the biggest departure since El Paso senator Eliot Shapleigh quit in 2011. Naranjo praised Naishtat for being..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...In 1997, he was chief of staff to then-Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, fighting to get changes made to..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...a chief aide to former El Paso Democratic Sen. Eliot Shapleigh. The proposed structure – formally unveiled Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...and civil rights, his legislative work (with former Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso) on public education, and his service..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Mayoral Candidates

"...attorney Experience: chief of staff/general counsel for state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh; attorney (has argued civil rights cases, focuses on..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature

Reefer Madness: Betting on Beto

O'Rourke defeats drug warrior Reyes

"...discussion of the topic. (Only former El Paso Sen. Eliot Shapleigh declined to sign on to a letter written..."

June 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...El Paso County Attorney José Rodríguez replaces veteran legislator Eliot Shapleigh, who stepped down before the primary. The surprise..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...the former El Paso county attorney replaces the retiring Eliot Shapleigh...."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

El Paso vs. War on Drugs, Redux

El Paso City Council tries, again, to pass resolution denouncing war on drugs

"...absent from the El Paso delegation's letter was Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, who strongly disagreed with the position of his..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

El Paso Resolves to Stand by Ciudad Juarez

Council member argues war on drugs explains violence in sister city

"...absent from the El Paso delegation's letter was Sen. Eliot Shapleigh who strongly disagreed with the position of his..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Some Guy Named Schieffer Drops Out of Guv's Race

Withdrawal announcement opens a whole new ball game for Dems

"...end, he had picked up two important endorsements: Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, rumored to be considering his own..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill White: See You Dec. 4

Houston Mayor responds to Schieffer request by saying still considering

"...he's already picked up some big name endorsements. Sen Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, is already on board, while Travis..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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