Nine Reasons Why Trump Is in Austin

Deciphering the most baffling campaign stop of 2016

"...in most other states. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and former..."

Aug. 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Emergency-Leave Rules Tightened

Comptroller will now verify all applications

"...Gen­er­al Ken Paxton. And Agriculture Commis­sion­er Sid Miller. And Land Commissioner George P. Bush...."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Lame Ducking

Getting things done before 10-1 arrives

"...CodeNEXT, the much-vaunted and long-awaited rewrite of the city's land development code. Developers and their reps are salivating at..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...former congressman and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell; former land commissioner and 1998 gubernatorial hopeful Garry Mauro, and Fort..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Primary Run-Offs: Tea Party vs. Old Guard

Establishment gains traction toward election

"...The big headlines went to Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who this week announced that he's..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...a panel discussion of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland) that he supports marijuana decriminalization – and the right..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas

The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign

"...the four GOP candidates for lite guv, current state Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson said he would support medical marijuana..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Rick Perry attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and caused headlines this week by claiming that he..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature

News Ticker: October 23

All the news that's fit to blog

"...being forced to play up minor differences. For example, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson squints when he fires a gun,..."

Oct. 23, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...of the ACL Festival to be canceled. However, the Highland Lakes are still at less than 34% of capacity...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

News Ticker: October 17

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, however, doesn't go for all that..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

HD 50 Special Election Candidate Snapshot

"...Bill White, Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Victor Gonzales*, former Land Commissioner Garry Mauro, former state Senator Gonzalo Barrientos..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

Lege Lines

The 83rd session keeps rolling

"...three main announced challengers in the 2014 elections – Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, and Houston..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...archconservative state Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth calls home.) Former Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams recently announced he'll run for that seat...."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...agenda by recent standards, although proposed changes to historic landmark zoning may spark some debate. See "City Hall Hustle."..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Katz will actually file or not. In the agriculture commissioner race, the primary between former gubernatorial candidates Kinky Friedman..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Rumor Mill in High Gear

Speculation of Democratic slate shaping up

"...Sen. Kirk Watson: Lite Guv. Sen. Eliot Shapleigh: Land Commissioner Hank Gilbert: Agriculture Commissioner Former Congressman Nick Lampson:..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...that can only be described as Bush-esque, Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott told critics of the state's school accountability..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Armed and Ready for Nature

Land commissioner jumps the gun on carrying firearms in national parks

"...If a land commissioner claims he had a gun in a national..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GLO Chief Versus Federal Law

GLO chief makes wrong statements, possible admission of breaking federal gun law

"...Has Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson just admitted to breaking federal firearms..."

May 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Christmastime for Big Bend

New easement allows Big Bend visitors into Christmas Mountains Ranch

"...Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson has made good on his promise..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Whitmire: Christmas Mountains Sale 'Nuts'

Jerry Patterson refuses to back down over Christmas Mountains.

"...When Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson suffered an embarrassing setback in his..."

Dec. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The latest update in the Penske/Texas Disposal Systems landfill fight: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Executive Director Glenn..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Who'll be shooting whom between now and March 9?

"...from the south, including Odessa restaurateur Bob Barnes and Midland oilman Don Sparks. Again, a run-off is likely; in..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Dewhurst Eases Route for Longhorn

"...Stephen F. Austin state office building to plead with Land Commissioner (and lieutenant governor candidate) David Dewhurst not to..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

"...to approve some new Art in Public Places projects. Commissioners unanimously accepted artist Benito Huerta's multicolored paver design for..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...mention an agenda stacked with zoning cases -- the commissioners decided their sanity would be better preserved by a..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Redistricting: Follow the Bouncing Pols

Redistricting trims Texas Dems and progressives from the Lege ranks. Start worrying.

"...mavericks sufficient to hold off challenges from Tom Craddick, R-Midland, or Ed Kuempel, R-Seguin. Enough Republicans may find Craddick..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...School of Public Affairs). Speakers include former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower, farmers Percy Schmeiser and Rodney Nelson, and..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

Pols play musical chairs -- to their own accompaniment

"...Perry to appoint former Secretary of State (now Railroad Commissioner) Tony Garza to the incumbency. But Gramm -- who..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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