On the Lege

No solution; another special session is coming

"...was literally half-baked when the session ended Wednesday. Gov. Rick Perry promised to call for another round as soon..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Lege solves school finance. Or not.

"...the political maneuvering that took place before Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst could declare, at a late-afternoon press conference, that..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...and gas tycoons Tony Sanchez (Democrat for governor) and David Dewhurst (Republican for lieutenant governor) are the only candidates..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

John Sharp would balance the budget by cutting Medicaid.

"...Services Commission -- apparently with the encouragement of Gov. Rick Perry -- has found a likely target for cutting..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Endorsements

"...Governor: Garry Mauro..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Lege Lines

The Lege takes a break as controversy remains about transportation funding and the Public Integrity Unit

"...On July 18, the House passed House Joint Resolution 2: That's a constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not So Sine Die: What's Special About More of the Same?

The Legislature doesn't quite end

"...the ninth time in his 12 years as governor, Rick Perry has called a special session...."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Lawmakers accomplish what they failed to do so many times – approve a new education funding package that doesn't look half bad on paper

"...session on school finance a day early, and Gov. Rick Perry declared, "Mission accomplished!" Then Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

Triumph in the Lege?

Lawmakers could pass tax legislation before it's curtains on Tuesday, handing the governor and lawmakers something to crow about when they return to the campaign trail

"...On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst returned to his "we're close to an agreement"..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Clouded Prospects

Lege special session opens with glowing rhetoric, uncertain goals

"...couple of specials. This time around, there's a crucial difference: Lawmakers face a June 1 deadline set by the..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers

Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays

"...Hilton, musical entertainment, and a chance to hear Gov. Rick Perry reiterate his support for legislating morality...."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Lege week in court, in correspondence, and in West Texas

"...of the federal court last week," said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Monday. "It's over. It's time to get..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Are Texas doctors doing harm to truth and justice?

"...Capitol rumor is that if Proposition 12 wins, Gov. Rick Perry is thinking of declaring a new state holiday...."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle: Nothing From Nothing Leaves Nothing

The state budget proposals are walking on moonshine.

"...around the Capitol, my favorite thus far is Gov. Perry's (as accompanied from the choir by Lt. Gov. David..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...and road spending. Those were the three measures Gov. Rick Perry put on the call for the first special..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...Update 11:17am (6/26): As the story has developed, our coverage has..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

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

"...There's a line in the film Magnolia: "We might be through with the past, but the past ain't through..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...jurors didn't buy DeLay's version of the Bart Simpson defense: Everybody does it, he didn't do it, and it..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

TYC Trouble

Mounting frustration in Lege over Perry's lack of action toward allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups within TYC facilities

"...an accelerating war of words has erupted between Gov. Rick Perry and the Legislature over the management of the..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Flash

Here's some surprising news: Nineteen Texans have landed on Forbes magazine's 2006 list of the world's richest people, and the majority of them are big contributors to Republican candidates and officeholders

"...Antonio pro-voucher conservative James Leininger and Houston homebuilder Bob Perry – in campaign dollars, which might explain why they're..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...interests represented the lion's share of contributions to Gov. Rick Perry's campaign coffers in June, while trial lawyers and..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

"...• A relaxed and confident Gov. Rick Perry, appearing more aggressive and a bit more gubernatorial..."

June 24, 2005 News Column

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...entering the final stretch of uncertainty over whether Gov. Rick Perry will call a special session on school finance..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Day One: Long on Smiles and Short on Dollars

Head for the hills ... the Lege is back in town!

"...Protective Services, all designated emergency legislative items by Gov. Rick Perry...."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...AS THE OLD BOSS After 14 years of Gov. Rick Perry and 12 years of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst,..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Powers That Be

The UT stalemate is one battle in an education war

"...of the Board of Regents, the Legislature, and Gov. Rick Perry in addressing the future of higher education in..."

July 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

News Ticker: June 28 - SB5 Edition

All the SB5 news that's fit to blog

"...There are many words to describe the week in SB5: inspiring, unruly, historic. We'll add another – overwhelming. News..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...1) AISD Board Shake-up In a brutal election that..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Capitol Craziness

April Fools' can't compete with this year's legislative follies

"...staff truly tried to come up with some baroque trickery on a sufficiently grand scale to outdo the foolishness..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Rodeo 80

The 2007 Legislature in a quick-step roundup

"...The Budget: Whose Priorities? One hundred fifty-two billion dollars over two..."

June 8, 2007 News Column

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