Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...field trip to the Capitol to testify before the Senate Natural Resources Committee. The target was Senate Bill 1858,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Senate: Same Committees, Fewer Meetings

Upper chamber clears already light schedule before voter ID bust-up

"...Over the weekend, Quorum Report reported that four Senate committees (Higher Education, Veterans Affairs and Military Installations, the..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Winners and Losers on the Senate Committees

The shakeout from Dan Patrick's first chair shuffle

"...The 5pm Friday infodumps known as Texas Senate press releases began last week with the announcement by..."

Jan. 25, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Senate Committee Shuffle

Austin's four Senators get their appointments for 2013

"...got screwed by the lack of one centralized, unified Senate voice. Second, that now Travis has a multiplicity of..."

Jan. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Senate Shuffle

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst makes surprise committee switches

"...taken the unusual step of shifting a swath of Senate committee appointments around with only four months to go..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Committees Announced

Lt. Gov releases committee appointments with few changes for Travis delegation

"...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst quietly released the list of Senate Committees for the 81st Session. Comparing the list to..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...East Texas But the real action was the state Senate District 3 race, which features Democrat David Fisher of..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...The measure passed in the House, irritating Nelson, the Senate sponsor of the massive CPS bill. A joint conference..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

Lege Notes

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

"...the past two sessions, Keel has chaired the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. "To my knowledge," Keel said in..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Lubbock's KFYO radio, announcing that he'll run for U.S. Senate if Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison steps down to run..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Spicewood residents are protesting plans by Rainbow Materials to build a concrete batch plant in their small, semirural community.

"...neighborhood group recently got a hearing before the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission to review air-quality concerns over a..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

The Last Boy Scout

On the Lege

"...for themselves. Montford's version, SB 103, has passed the Senate. Naishtat's, HB 2705, is still in committee...."

April 28, 1995 News Column

Capitol Chronicle

The grandfathered pollution exemption celebrates its 30th birthday, and the Lege takes another look at cleaning up the air

"...more way private interests reap the profits on community resources (e.g., coal, water, and air) while imposing the costs..."

April 6, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Clean Air Ellis Rides Again

Democratic dynamo has three unrelated measures in Lege grabbing attention for their ambitious attempts to reform Texas' air quality

"...reform Texas' air quality – both inside and out. Senate Bill 124 would bring Texas' vehicle emissions rules up..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Good Catholic Girl

On the Lege

"...Dukes currently serves on two House committees, the Environmental Regulation and State, Federal & International Relations..."

May 5, 1995 News Column

Savin' the Desert, One Thorn at a Time

New legislation may help save the state's prickliest plants.

"...yesterday when his cactus rustling bill passed through the Senate Natural Resources Committee (yes, the committee's chair, Sen. Kip..."

April 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...that the sleepy Texas House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism committee votes on a billion dollar bill, but that's precisely..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

"...session before stalling out during final negotiations with the Senate. The tie vote on the Democrats' plan echoed similar..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

When Smells Become Odors

"...titans Waste Management Inc. and Browning-Ferris Industries. In response, Senate Bill 1100, by Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, would allow..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bill of the Week: Save the Sharks

Bill would ban trade in shark fins

"...with Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, for House Bill 852 (Senate Bill 572) prohibit the sale, trade, purchase, and transportation..."

March 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Tuesday, Sen. Robert Duncan (R-Lubbock) presented SB1814 to the Senate Natural Resources Committee. The 26-page bill would overhaul the..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The state Senate Natural Resources Committee is considering a very bad bill,..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I testified on May 1 to the Senate Natural Resources Committee opposing SB 1610/HB 3628 and SB..."

May 11, 2001 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with its resulting utter waste of monetary and personal resources."..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Going by the Rules

A New Water Plan Avoids an Old Problem

"...Bullock made the symbolic gesture of naming the bill Senate Bill 1 (SB1), and put his full force behind..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

The De-Railers

RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track

"...refocus the industry, protect the environment, and conserve Texas' natural resources...."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...latest quarrel is a permit pending at the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC), which if approved will allow..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Budget Imbalance, Yet Again

House and Senate spending proposals yet more slice and dice

"...The House and Senate have their work cut out: Putting together new budgets..."

Jan. 16, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...fun begins. Speaker Joe Straus has just announced House committee appointments and membership for the 85th Legislature. Texas representatives..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"..."Now all we have to do is get a Senate bill passed."..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

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