Point Austin: The Powers That Be

The UT stalemate is one battle in an education war

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

July 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Smart Enough to Die

In 2002, the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for mentally retarded defendants. Still, Texas finds a way.

"...to a "technical defect" in the death warrant documentation.] Perry: See No Evil..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Notes

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

"...meeting with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and members of Perry's staff, as well as a handful of conservative House..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...filed a hate crimes bill as a companion to Rodney Ellis' bill in the Senate, Hardy-Garcia's voice sounded more..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...on essential issues like transportation funding, while Gov. Rick Perry is still demanding nearly $2 billion in tax cuts..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

A.G. Ruling on Arson Probe Is 'Just Weird'

Decision hog-ties commission's role in Willingham case

"...science underpinning the case was likely flawed, Gov. Rick Perry allowed Willing­ham's execution to go forward. The Innocence Project..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

U.S. Supremes Give Skinner a Reprieve

Death row inmate awaits decision on DNA

"...least for the time being – let Gov. Rick Perry off the hook in having to decide whether he..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cruel and Unusual

The Supreme Court decides the death houses can do without a few more victims

"...You may recall that Gov. Perry, when he vetoed a bill last session that would..."

June 28, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Texas House passes Hate Crimes bill; mesasure goes to Senate.

"...bill could stumble, even though the proposal, sponsored by Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, cleared its first major hurdle when it..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tinkering With the Machinery of Death

The Texas Legislature moves slowly to consider alternatives to the death penalty

"...continue the Bush tradition. "Like most Texans," Gov. Rick Perry said, "I am a proponent of capital punishment because..."

March 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

If George W. Bush ascends to the presidency, who will replace Rick Perry as Lieutenant Governor?

"...Capitol: If Dubya leaves town, and Lt. Governor Rick Perry takes over the mansion, who will replace Perry as..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

Notable quotables of 2012

"..."The gap between what was expected of [Gov. Rick Perry] and what he delivered ... makes Perry a clear..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Clearing the Path to Posthumous Pardon

A.G. opinion gives Timothy Cole supporters hope that Gov. Perry will issue a posthumous pardon

"...in response to a request penned by Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis last summer questioning the governor's power to clear..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...provide valid scientific arguments to the contrary. State Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, described the ruling as "further vindication for..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Lege or Circus?

A lack of democracy turns education 'reform' into an unfunny joke

"...SB 37 – that Sens. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, and Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, filed last week. The senators unsuccessfully tried..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Place Your Bets

The gambling action heats up at the Capitol

"...on the referendum, the position of fellow Gov. Rick Perry is less certain, the governor having gambled and lost..."

March 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn are both considering challenging Gov. Rick Perry in 2006. The county Republican Web site names only..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "If Gov. Perry wanted to go to a beach to talk about..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

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

"...be "keeping all his options open" should Gov. Rick Perry, as expected, call a third special session of the..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege battle over ethics covers a multitude of sins -- and hidden agendas.

"...prepared by Craddick's press flack, Denny called on Gov. Perry to call a special session for ethics legislation. "We..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

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

"...critical of his Democratic fellows. Echoing Craddick and Gov. Perry, he denounced them for leaving the job, "taking their..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

We're No. 1!

Texas prepares to mark its 300th contemporary execution.

"...Gov. Rick Perry immediately denounced Ryan's decision as "inappropriate" and lacking in..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the side of a road near Bastrop. Bastrop resident Rodney Reed was tried and sentenced to die for her..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...(and nonreaction), see “Post SB5 Debate, No Word From Perry.” And for a blow-by-blow detailing of the SB5 battle,..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...fetal folly, the Texas Senate was following Gov. Rick Perry's mandate that the special session reconsider anti-abortion bills that..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...At press time Wednesday, lawyers for death row inmate Rodney Reed were set to argue before the Texas Court..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...a sweetheart. Last week, Patrick's ego-driven brashness nearly drove Rodney Ellis over the edge as the senior senator tried..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Gov. Rick Perry announced last week the names of the nine people..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

No More Juvie Executions

The Supreme Court's ban on executing kids has repercussions all the way back to Austin

"...28 of them on Texas' death row. Gov. Rick Perry has asked the Board of Pardons and Paroles to..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Scoring unreliable and discriminatory, legislators reply

"...Insurance Commissioner Jose Montemayor last week told Gov. Rick Perry that he thinks insurers should be allowed to continue..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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