Capitol Chronicle

The fight over re-redistricting is a battle for the civil rights of minority Texans.

"...his District 23 (which stretches south to Laredo and west to El Paso) as testimony that not all Hispanics..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Doin’ It to Death: House Dems Chub Up Slim Victories

"...native George Floyd. The two African American members – Royce West and Borris Miles – both spoke of Floyd...."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...murky, though MJ Hegar looks to be ahead of Royce West. – Mike Clark-Madison..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...as a protest against Don­ald Trump.) Similarly, state Sen. Royce West of Dallas denounced the decision as "a slap..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...– has finally gotten people focused on MJ Hegar, Royce West, and the other candidates actually in that contest...."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...City Council Member Amanda Edwards and Dallas state Sen. Royce West...."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: “Show Us Your Papers”

The Whitley fiasco and the persistence of voter suppression

"...senators' questions with any substance – pressed by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, on the meaning of voter suppression, the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Senate Passes House Bill 2

July 12, 2013. 20 photos.

"...Democratic Sen. Royce West raises a point about a possible procedural error...."

July 15, 2013 Photo Gallery

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...unfortunate misses – including the untimely demise of Dallas Sen. Royce West's SB 1439, which would have required training for..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Execution Assembly Line Gets Rolling

12 executions are currently scheduled through July

"...to address that charge. Senate Bill 1270 by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, would let condemned inmates challenge their death..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Tools for Lege Watching

Considering Texas' future – a few things to keep in mind

"...Doomed Legis­lation are bills filed by Dallas Dem Sen. Royce West and Austin Dem Rep. Mark Strama that would..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Fate of the Texas Two-Step

Texas Dems held the final hearing last week gathering testimony opposed and in favor of the Texas Two-Step

"...pretty memorable day for me," Wright told state Sen. Royce West of Dallas and a collection of county party..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville; Steve Ogden, R-Bryan; Royce West, D-Dallas; and Tommy Williams, R-the Woodlands. Perry is..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Big $penders

Jan. 1, 2001-Dec. 31, 2003

"...Royce West (D-Dallas) $3,000/month, Austin condo..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Texas A&M decides to avoid affirmative action in admissions, raising ire from minority lawmakers.

"...that they would hold the school accountable. Dallas Sen. Royce West said that barring real progress on the issue,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

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

"...such a ruling from John Ashcroft's DOJ. Said Dallas' Royce West, "We are offended that the DOJ acted without..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Not Quite 'Dead, Dead, Dead' Yet

The Senate plays Chicken over congressional redistricting.

"...issue. That's one reason why Jurisprudence Committee member Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, told reporters this week the Republican plan..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Always count on the Texas Legislature to remember: The gold rules

"...trumpeted as "economic development" by its author, Democratic Sen. Royce West, and anyone who questioned the need for a..."

May 9, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...recessionary times. State Sen. Rodney Ellis, who with Sen. Royce West co-chaired the Summit, called the weekend "a tremendous..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Two Texas legislators file two very different bills in response to apparent conflicts of interest by state Supreme Court clerks who take bonuses from their future employers.

"...represented by a pair of bills filed by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, and Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco. SB 1210..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Renewing the Rainbow

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

"...meeting between the governor and Thompson, Ellis, and Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, a co-sponsor of the Senate bill...."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Royce West www.roycewest.com ENDORSEMENTS: Tejano Democrats, The Preston Hollow Democrats,..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Naked City

God Wears Silver and Blue

"...Relations Committee considered SB 1111, authored by Dallas Democrat Royce West, which would allow Dallas Co. voters to levy..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...enforcement locations." Today's (Thursday) hot spots include North I-35, West Ben White Boulevard South I-35 at Woodward, and Slaughter..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...results hold, frontrunner MJ Hegar will face state Sen. Royce West in a run-off for the Democratic nomination to..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...the cost of their confinement,9,10,11 and Republican Rep. Buddy West has filed two bills of his own -- one..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...Dallas Senator Royce West, who serves on the Senate committees of both..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Jocks Itch for Cash

Hey Sports Fans, How 'Bout a New Stadium, Your Treat?

"...to pass a stadium financing proposal written by Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) that relied on creating new taxing jurisdictions..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Robert Bryce

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, a vehicle for far-right West Texas billionaires Tim Dunn and the Farris Wilks family...."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Paxton Emerges From Seclusion, Faces Senate Skeptics

Embattled Texas Attorney General appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee

"...between Paxton and the Lege, and even veteran Democrats Royce West and John Whitmire could have gone harder on..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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