Whitmire: Janek Must Go From Health and Human Services

Update: Second lawmaker call for resignation over contracts

"...and Human Services Commission could claim another head. Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, has called for Health and Human Services..."

Jan. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Whitmire: Substance Abuse Program Is Doing Fine

Women's allegations against a state-run drug program for felony offenders gets short shrift by a Senate committee

"...the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by Houston Sen. John Whitmire, the inmate's question was answered – but not..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

TDCJ Officials on Whitmire's Hot Seat

"...officials are taking a beating this morning from Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, regarding the agency's efforts to keep contraband..."

Nov. 13, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Whitmire on Coke

The Drug War's problem? Not tough enough!

"...The problem with narcotics, says Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is that we don't police them enough...."

July 9, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Whitmire: Christmas Mountains Sale 'Nuts'

Jerry Patterson refuses to back down over Christmas Mountains.

"...expected him to back down. Ha! Last Thursday, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, sent Patterson a letter asking him to..."

Dec. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Whitmire: Teach the Children Traffic Stops

State senator proposes classes on how to get pulled over right

"...Minutes beforehand, I’d received an email from State Sen. John Whitmire’s office about efforts to improve state traffic stops...."

Sept. 29, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Capitol Chronicle

Sen. John Whitmire flees exile in Albuquerque and says he'll return to the Senate with or without his Democratic colleagues.

"...When Houston Democratic Sen. John Whitmire returned to Texas from Albuquerque last week, even..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Perry calls a third special re-redistricting session, and the Dems explore their options.

"...Prior to Sen. John Whitmire's unilateral surrender last Friday (see "Capitol Chronicle," p.15),..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Whitmire files bill to protect wrongfully convicted

"...growing number of wrongful convictions in Texas, state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, on Tuesday filed a bill that would..."

Feb. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Funeralgate Hits Texas

What Did Bush Know?

"...says, she was called into the office of Sen. John Whitmire, a Houston Democrat who has received more campaign..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"...was talking about Governor George W. Bush and Senator John Whitmire, D-Houston. Five years ago, the two worked together..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

A Pattern of Intimidation? or Just Business?

"...-- most notably Gov. George W. Bush, Attorney General John Cornyn, and several state representatives, all of whom figure..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

Criminal-Justice Officials Get Spanked

Officials with Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Board of Pardons and Paroles get tongue lashings during Lege hearing, where agency leaders were questioned about communication and coordination problems

"...we're not doing," said Criminal Justice Committee chair, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston. "That's where I'm fixin' to get upset:..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...Indeed, after a heated exchange between Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and the bill's sponsor, Sen. Glenn Hegar,..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...infamous 21CT contract. The attack began, unsurprisingly, with Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, who has already called for Janek's resignation..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

For the Senate Democrats, Labor Day was just another day (not) at the office.

"...they were not surprised by such a ruling from John Ashcroft's DOJ. Said Dallas' Royce West, "We are offended..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Unanswered Questions in Jailhouse Suicide

Since 2012, 100 have suffered self-inflicted deaths in Texas jails

"...came just as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, chair of the Senate's Criminal Justice Committee,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Could City Living Save the Texas Youth Commission?

"...of meaningful reform at the Texas Youth Commission, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, backs a complete rebuilding of the state's..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Criminal Justice: Mercy at the Margins

Small changes proposed in state criminal laws

"...The Houston Chronicle reports reflexive opposition from Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston and chair of the Senate Committee on..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas 11 Minus One return, and the gallery goes wild.

"...congressional redistricting, and then -- on a motion of John Whitmire, D-Houston -- adjourned for the day. A few..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...and his continuing conviction of final victory had Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, not defected from New Mexico and ended..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Cell Phone Prompts Systemwide Lockdown

Phone calls from death row to a state lawmaker prompt a systemwide prison lockdown

"...– including several calls from Tabler to State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston. During one call, Tabler allegedly told Whitmire..."

Oct. 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...enough for powerful anti-choice lobby Texas Right to Life. John Seago, TRL legislative director, tells the Chronicle his group..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Mad Men: Senate Votes to Impose New Abortion Limits

Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits

"...Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, questioned Hegar about the last-minute decision to..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...into Social Security. By contrast, SB 1114 by Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, could help many students' records, including those..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Naked City

"...• Also, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, raised a few eyebrows on the first..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...Houston Dem John Whitmire is new to the Senate Finance Committee, and..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The D.A.'s Dodge

"...scandal swirling around Service Corporation International ­ Attorney General John Cornyn and Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle...."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...Sen. John Whitmire, a Houston Democrat, warned his colleagues early on..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, was out sick and Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, appeared to be absent. That apparently gave..."

May 18, 2007 News Column

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