Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, the longest-serving member from Travis County..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I’ll be working against issues that will unfairly treat Latinos in the state”

"...Eddie Rodriguez (HD-51), representing southeastern Travis County, was first elected..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Talking Travis: Eddie Rodriguez

The district 51 rep talks fresh priorities and fresh fruit

"...Rep. Eddie Rodriguez is the quiet man of the Travis..."

May 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Eddie Rodriguez

The state rep chimes in on the special session

"...– State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Column

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...day at City Hall is this week) and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, both entered the race in November...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, Travis County's longest-serving member of the..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

Longtime House rep foregoes run-off, emphasizes Dem party unity

"...That's how state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez summarized his decision to concede the Senate..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eddie Rodriguez Ends Senate Campaign

"I have decided to forego the run-off for Senate …"

"...After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez announced this morning that he is withdrawing..."

July 27, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Eddie Rodriguez, the Blogger's Friend

Floor access for bloggers?

"...it went down like a lead zeppelin, but Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez proposed language earlier today that would have..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Rep. Rodriguez on Senate Redistricting

Are Texans with Spanish surnames all the same?

"...– Laredo. SE Travis is also the territory of Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, who had a few choice words today..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...teach ab-only sex ed to teens. But Austin Dem Rep. Eddie Rodriguez would like to see that change. On..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Final Filers Flurry for State Rep

GOPers to challenge Naishtat, Bolton, Howard, and Strama

"...4 primary, five GOPers have filed with Travis County Republican Party to take on the local incumbent Democratic state..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When Eddie Met Ozzy

Black Sabbath front man drops by Austin lawmaker's office

"...It's been a busy week for Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin. Helping residents of his district rebuild..."

Nov. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...The stage is now set for the race to replace former state Senator Kirk Watson. As we went to..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Davis vs. Rodriguez: Who Do You Trust?

Commissioner questions intent of land trust

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's long-standing goal of providing tax breaks to..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bill of the Week

Bill by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez would support community schools

"...House Bill 1891 Author: Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin Filed: Feb. 25..."

March 6, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Legislature Hearing More Small Farm/Local Food Bills

Bipartisan efforts in support of local food continue

"...food producers will be heard by Texas House of Representative committees. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D - Austin)and Rep. Susan..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...Texas begins and ends roughly in the vicinity of Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's central East Austin neighborhood, a quiet, working-class..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Department of Homestead Security

Homestead preservation district sails through council

"...to be done in the recently convened House. Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, author of legislation creating the district last..."

Jan. 11, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...Dawnna Dukes, but then lost a nail-biter run-off to now-Rep. Sheryl Cole (herself a former Austin council member) by..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...On Thursday, Feb. 27, Rep. Eddie Rodri­guez announced the formation of an "exploratory committee"..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Austin Politicos Choose Sides on President

The mayor sides with Obama, three state reps choose Clinton

"...Sen. Barack Obama for president. Two days ago, state Reps. Valinda Bolton, Eddie Rodriguez, and Donna Howard endorsed Sen...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Legislative Update

Passage of bills spells progress for local food movement

"...Local foodies rejoice! The Texas House of Representatives has voted to pass House Bill 970. Widely known..."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Taste Test

Farmers market food sampling bill passes Texas House

"...purchases at local farmers markets. House Bill 1382 by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, part of a series of bills..."

May 13, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Public Hearing on Two Local Food Bills

HB 46 and HB 910 would increase support to family farms

"...the Texas House Public Health Committee and sponsored by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton), HB 46 would allow licensed dairy..."

March 1, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...of his two predecessors: He reached out to Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat, who chaired the committee for nearly a..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...with the rest of the state's business. The team representing the 2.1 million residents of the Austin metro area..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

On the Lege

Looking back at the Lege through local eyes

"...backdrop of intermittent political unrest in the House, Austin-area representatives nonetheless managed to pass meaningful legislation, which should hold..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...interim maps drawn by judges in San Antonio to replace the unconstitutional maps the Legislature drew in 2011. The..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...• As in previous sessions, State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has filed what is becoming a perennial..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

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