Biscoe Defends the M.E.

A response to the Rev. Sterling Lands' charges of coroner misconduct

"...Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe on Monday announced the end to a monthlong..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Biscoe: The Most Popular Guy in Town

Flattery will get you nowhere in the race for interim commish seat

"...Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has recently noticed an uptick in his popularity...."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Biscoe's Mr. Fix-It Hangs Up Spurs

The man behind County Judge Sam Biscoe bids farewell

"...In the nearly 20 years since Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe was first elected to office as a county..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Judge Biscoe: No Hurry to Make Changes

County Commissioners hire consultant to review county management structure

"...fast-tracking the review process; both expressed confidence in Judge Sam Biscoe's ability to slow down the train and thwart..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...it seems he may run to replace the retiring Sam Biscoe as Travis County Judge...."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

No Biscoe on the Ballot in 2014

County judge says he won't seek re-election

"...County Judge Sam Biscoe this week made official what he had been..."

Nov. 10, 2011 News Post by Amy Smith

Biscoe Chose Poorly

"...Thanks for Amy Smith's coverage of Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe’s unfortunate appointment of professional lobbyist Bruce Todd to..."

June 11, 2013 Postmarks

Confounded Constable

County Judge Sam Biscoe Wins a Bureaucratic & Political Battle With Constable Bruce Elfant.

"...wanted to be a lot of things," County Judge Sam Biscoe mused one day last summer, "but never a..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Not Keen on Green

Enviros: Bristol and Biscoe Don't Cut It

"...and claim outright support for either Valarie Bristol or Sam Biscoe, both lifelong Democrats who are running for the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: The Return of Bruce Todd

Shock and awe over Biscoe's choice to fill commissioner's seat

"...Wednesday morning, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe succinctly summed up the mixed reactions to his..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Slew of Candidates Vying for Pct. 2 Appointment

List includes political knowns and unknowns seeking interim position

"...Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe today released the names of 32 candidates who..."

May 21, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Gov. Greg Abbott Reverses Course on Face Masks

COVID-19 roars back and Abbott fails to lead ... again

"...public. Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe have responded with new public health orders in..."

June 19, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...Sam Biscoe..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Some Notable Endorsements

"...County Judge: (dual) Sam Biscoe and Valarie Bristol Pct 1: Darwin McKee Pct...."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...succeeded on an interim basis by former County Judge Sam Biscoe. In the light of the extended filing period..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Changing of the Guard

"...Sam Biscoe..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

STAR Flight Strife Leads to Stand-Down

The fallout from an employee lawsuit briefly shuts down Travis County's air ambulance service and vexes the Commissioners Court.

"...might] affect safety," she said. But Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe appeared a little less understanding. He said that..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...an impact on the re-election campaigns of County Judge Sam Biscoe and 4th Precinct Com­missioner Margaret Gómez, each expected..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...comptroller to audit the district's records, but County Judge Sam Biscoe – one of the most unflappable of local..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...the Austin-based law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, the largest private collection contractor in Texas and among..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pain and Suffering for Hospital District

City, county spar about money and power over new health care system

"..."The timing was awful," County Judge Sam Biscoe said the other day. "We were just starting..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...Sam Biscoe never looked so relaxed as he did Tuesday..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Commissioners Court: Incumbents Stay Put

Some precinct returns reflect red discontent in blue county

"...Demo­cratic incumbents to the Commissioners Court, with County Judge Sam Biscoe and commissioners Sarah Eckhardt and Margaret Gómez all..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The Army Saves the Day

The Corps of Engineers speaks, and Travis County and TXI hang fire

"...Court, with the punctuation provided by Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe. "I came in here this morning," said the..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Asked Again

Commissioners Court again considers a public defender's office

"...to represent indigent adults charged with crimes. County Judge Sam Biscoe says he intends to jump-start movement on a..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Travis County ME: Who's on First?

Lots of finger-pointing over who's to blame

"...officials have rarely even visited the office. County Judge Sam Biscoe concedes that he hasn't spent much time at..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Helping 'Urban Colonias'

Give counties more power, Sam Biscoe tells a House committee

"...some have dubbed "urban colonias," said Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe as he testified last week before the House..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature

Point Austin: Buckle Up

The 20-year argument over SH 45 resumes apace

"...the county's long-range list of transportation projects. County Judge Sam Biscoe, who cast the dissenting vote (with Margaret Gómez..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

County Workers Approved for More Pay

Bigger paychecks on tap for sheriff's deputies and county employees

"...According to County Judge Sam Biscoe, much of the criticism about law enforcement's pay..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Local Civil Rights Hero Overton Dies

Activist helped desegregate Austin's schools

"...to the federal case was a young attorney named Sam Biscoe, now Travis Co. Judge. Biscoe had spent his..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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