Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...the first white male to lead the delegation since Jim Dunnam in the 81st Session. Both represent rarities within..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endangered Species?

The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.

"...not quite 40 -- John Mabry (Waco) is 34, Jim Dunnam (Waco) and David Farabee (Wichita Falls) are 39,..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...Something clearly had to be done. In 2001, Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, authored House Bill 6, legislation designed to..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...acid response of the House Democratic Caucus. Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, described HB 604 as simply a political..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Despite a wave of scandals, the State Board of Education approves licenses for new charter schools.

"...legislative hearing last Thursday on charter schools, state Representative Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, cast an exasperated look at State Board..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Craddick Foes Prefer Secret Ballot in Speaker's Race

House members try to outsmart Craddick in laying ground rules for choosing a speaker

"...emerged (although the biggest buzz centers on three names: Jim Keffer, R-Eastland; Tommy Merritt, R-Longview; and Burt Solo­mons, R-Carrollton)...."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

@ Chronic

Texas Republicans hail Hammer in response to AG opinion on powers of House Speaker Craddick

"...House Speaker Tom Craddick, House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, called it "what anyone would expect from..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege News: Keel named chief parliamentarian

Embattled House Speaker Tom Craddick taps Austin criminal defense lawyer and former state representative to serve as his chief parliamentarian, a move suggesting deepening resolve to fight further attempts at his ouster

"...Waco Democrat Jim Dunnam, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, attacked the..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Sunset Commission issues recommendations to improve the Texas Education Agency

"...In addition, Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, added language requiring the TEA to automatically..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...that might get accomplished in a month? Waco Rep. Jim Dunnam, chair of the Democratic caucus, says that while..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

At Capitol, the Sky Is Falling

Chicken Littles Perry, Dewhurst, and Craddick try -- and fail -- to create a scandal to blame on the missing Democrats.

"...week's adjournment. Houston Rep. Garnet Coleman -- accompanied by Jim Dunnam of Waco, Joe Deshotel of Beaumont, and Dora..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

We're in the Money

Federal stimulus money is headed to Texas – now legislators have to agree on what to do with it

"...dollars within the federal restrictions. House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, has been appointed chair of the new..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to Be 'Anybody but Craddick'?

A front-runner has yet to emerge to defeat Craddick

"...of the 74 House Democrats have signed caucus leader Jim Dunnam's "anyone but Craddick" pledge, making them the single..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Craddick's Grip Goosed

Who'll be the next House speaker?

"...Bryan Daniel and El Paso's Dee Margo. Moderate Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, who has already claimed he has the..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...Waco, Max Sandlin of Marshall, Charles Stenholm of Abilene, Jim Turner of Crockett, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, and Nick..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...On Nov. 5, incumbent Dist. 57 state Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, easily defeated his youthful Republican opponent, Jeffrey..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

Meet the Temp Boss, Same as the Old Boss

Rep. Dunnam takes Turner to task for being too much like embattled Speaker Craddick.

"...would be continuing past midnight; House chief Dem Rep Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, wanted to stay and finish the work,..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is the Texas Energy Center?

Is it a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and gas industry, or an economic development driver of new jobs and cutting-edge technology?

"...House Democratic leader and TEC critic Jim Dunnam of Waco caught wind of the governor's latest..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...of the lobby contract, but state House Democratic leader Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, says yanking the lobby deal should be..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Minority party hijacks casino issue from religious right

"...to make up the difference," Democratic caucus leader Rep. Jim Dunnam pointed out at a March 30 press briefing...."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

House Ds tear into Craddick – and then back him for speaker?

"...time in more than 30 years," said caucus Chair Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, "Democrats have a net gain in the..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Call Him Unimpeachable?

The governor's gamble on casinos may yet come up snake-eyes

"...House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam says he was not among those Dems initially..."

July 9, 2004 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The first days of the special session feature a rhetorical slugfest between the governor and the comptroller

"...to raise eyebrows – House Dem caucus chair, Waco's Jim Dunnam sniped, "What is obvious is that the governor's..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...tongue firmly in cheek, state House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, wrote to Gov. Perry last week offering..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...first two special sessions. Unfortunately, as Waco Democratic Rep. Jim Dunnam pointed out acerbically and Rep. King acknowledged grudgingly,..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The second special session ends with a whimper, but the re-redistricting battle rages elsewhere

"...a third of its 88 Republican members. Waco Democrat Jim Dunnam suggested that the House shut down Aug. 22,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Gives DeLay His Map

Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned

"...introduce in the inevitable court case to come. Waco's Jim Dunnam asked wryly for a show of hands --..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Sugar Land Congressman Tom DeLay takes on the Democrats' redistricting plan.

"...and weave when asked by legislators -- notably Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco -- if they wanted to take out..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Two Texas legislators file two very different bills in response to apparent conflicts of interest by state Supreme Court clerks who take bonuses from their future employers.

"...bills filed by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, and Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco. SB 1210 and HB 2889 would outlaw..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...a Waco charter school and a similar Austin shutdown, Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, filed HB6, which would more precisely define..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

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