House District 49 Update

Hinojosa campaign fast out of gate for Dem primary

"...there's already been a reminder to residents of Austin's House District 49 that they've got an appointment with the..."

Dec. 28, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Dems Happy

Early voting looks good for Travis County reps

"...results are in, and it's looking pretty comfortable for House Democrats in Travis. The ony close result is House..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...they were going to lose some of their 73 House districts; the most optimistic estimates from GOP analysts saw..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 49 War Chests

"...your negotiating position. With early voting imminent in the House District 49 Democratic primary, candidates are gathering money quickly,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis House Delegation Pleased With Redistricting Proposal

Williamson, other parts of state upset with new lines

"...House Redistricting Chair Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton, rolled out a proposed..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

School District Preps for Electoral Fight

Challengers emerge for two AISD trustee seats while three remain unchallenged

"...for the November election opening on July 25, the district is bracing for two contested elections and – so..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Central Texas House Races

Check out your Lege district rep

"...Democratic Districts:..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Texas House: Establishment Rules

Hinojosa and Workman fend off challengers

"...It was a big night for two establishments in House District 49 on Super Tuesday: Aus­tin's center city Democrats..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 48

Who lives in District 48? A statistical breakdown.

"...So who lives in District 48? Looking at these demographic numbers from the state..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas House: GOP Hangs On to a Whisker-Thin Majority

Dems come oh so close to rocking the House

"...Driskill Hotel were tracking presidential results, Travis County state House representatives and their campaign staff were waiting on returns..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Austin Be Reunited in One Congressional District?

Hearing on redistricting at 9am Thursday

"...was represented by a single Congressman. Even after the redistricting of 2001, Lloyd Doggett still represented most of it..."

April 6, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Looks Like a Straus Waltz to House Speaker

With the help of House Democrats, San Antonio Republican locks up votes for speaker

"...off, but the rebellion against him was open. The House's longest-serving member and the first Republican speaker since 1873,..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House: Livin' on a Pair

Tracking the Travis delegation through the 82nd Lege

"...get a pair of bills each out of the House and into the Senate before the Easter break, and..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Committees Announced

Straus keeps Dems in chairs but Travis delegation suffers

"...The House committee appointments are out, and Speaker Joe Straus ignored..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...District 1: Past vs. Future?..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Could the Texas House Turn Blue?

"...needing to pick up six seats for a state House majority – that is, matching the gain they made..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, who in December announced his decision..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Hospital District Gets an Exam From the Lege

Austin and Travis County lawmakers ready a hospital district for the Legislature -- and then the voters.

"...Legislation for a proposed Travis Co. hospital district is entering the final language-haggling stage before filing. The..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Kitchen's District Changes Flavor

Incumbent Kitchen and Republican opponent Todd Baxter spar for seat in reconfigured District 48.

"...It's not the same District 48 that she won handily in 1999, but nevertheless..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

House

Redistricting

"...about how the Travis County Dems got screwed in redistricting, the new six-district House map is pretty much what..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...On election night, the 51 remaining House Democrats in the Texas Legislature feared that the new..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 48 Candidates

"...Age: 49..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Council: Stooges in the House!

Expect debate over TNCs, West Campus parties, and housing vouchers

"...is brewing in West Campus, where last week Greek houses and other student organizations were informed that the city..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...Rep. Elliott Naishtat, the dean of the Travis County House delegation, has announced he will not run for re-election...."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...You can have youth, or you can have experience. House District 49 incumbent Elliott Naish­tat has two and a..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidates: Dunaway, Johnson, Shrum

Three low-profile contenders in HD 49 race hope to make their mark

"...back of the pack. That's proven true in HD 49, where the Democratic primary has become a struggle for..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Blake Rocap

Lobbyist turned legislator hopeful is a longtime civil and reproductive rights advocate

"...to replace retiring incumbent Elliott Naishtat in the packed House District 49 primary. His hope is that the experience..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...fall that she would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Eight Days of Cash

Final full Lege campaign finance reports filed

"...Senate District 14..."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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