How Our Lawmakers Scored (or Didn't) With House Speaker Tom Craddick

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column

Craddick Praised for Leadership

Speaker in Chicago for American Legislative Exchange Council award

"...Speaker Tom Craddick needs to clear some space on the..."

July 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, is no longer speaker, but that doesn't..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chisum Cracks Keffer Over Craddick

Republicans squabble and Craddick challengers open to pick up the pieces

"...out his press release yesterday basically decaring himself House Speaker-elect, the question was obvious: Who does he have on..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dingus Hits Craddick in Libertarian Weak Spot

Will the Libertarians be this election's king-makers?

"...So Speaker Tom Craddick invited ranking members of the Libertarian Party..."

Aug. 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dingus Don't Like Craddick and ALEC

Craddick challenger lambasts speaker over "special interest" award.

"...If Speaker Tom Craddick expects rapturous applause at his winning a..."

July 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bulletproof Tom, Bulletproof No More

How secure is Speaker Craddick?

"...around the corridors of the House last week that Speaker Tom Craddick's days with the gavel could be numbered...."

May 14, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Campaign Consequences for Craddick

Has the AG really done Tom Craddick any favors for the 2008 elections?

"...So Speaker Tom Craddick is treating Attorney General Greg Abbott's opinion..."

Dec. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keffer Targets Craddick

It's Eastland against Midland for the speakership

"...a swathe of House Democrats and Republicans hope that Speaker Tom Craddick's gavel-swinging days are over. But now, in..."

Oct. 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Craddick Ds?

Rep. Dunnam reveals list of 64 anti-Craddick Democrats, leaving questions about those that didn't sign

"...After the 11 confirmed anti-Speaker Tom Craddick Republicans made their announcement of unity last..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Revolving Door Lets Craddick Allies In

"First thing we do, get rid of the lawyers. Then appoint our own."

"...In the wake of a speakership that even his onetime allies have described as dictatorial,..."

May 26, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus to Head Craddick Challenge

Republicans and Democrats respond favorably to selection of San Antonio state rep

"...That's how Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, made the announcement that the Anyone But..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Ducks Out, Craddick Crows

AG finally issues opinion on speaker powers, and both face heavy criticism.

"...Abbott to finally release his opinion on whether House Speaker Tom Craddick overstepped his powers during the last legislative..."

Dec. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Merritt Calls for Speaker Summit

Is Longview rep trying to prove his speaker credentials by deed, not word?

"...House can work out who is going to challenge Speaker Tom Craddick next session, the big question is how..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Reps Enter, One Speaker Leaves … Eventually

Welcome to what may be the biggest, longest speaker race ever.

"...The speaker race is now officially on, with eight state representatives..."

June 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Strama Sideline Tom's Tort Thoughts?

Rep. Strama responds to the speaker's interim committee charges.

"...depths of the often over-looked Civil Practices committee section, Speaker Tom Craddick made a clear implication that he was..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Craddick Unbound

The House speaker retains his chair, but at what cost?

"...enduring image of the 80th Legislature will not be Speaker Pro Tem Sylvester Turner breaking down in tears over..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Michael King

All Eyes on Speaker Fight

Craddick fighting for his political life

"...rumors died down about a potential race for House speaker, the sitting Speaker Tom Craddick might have known that..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Craddick Under Siege

Speaker's race gets curiouser and curiouser

"...The Speaker Statute – the section of Texas law governing campaign..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Craddick Commits Committees

Some Central Texas Reps feel a sting for opposing the GOP leadership

"...No. 1 committee preference in his request to House Speaker Tom Craddick. Naishtat was also demoted from his vice..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Cracks in Craddick's Calendar?

"...spirit of open government in the New Year, House Speaker Tom Craddick could resolve to turn over a new..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

Craddick and the Never-Ending 80th Session

House Republicans are seeking legal advice on whether Tom Craddick broke the rules.

"...The battle over House Speaker Tom Craddick's future has rumbled on well after the..."

June 19, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaker Race by the Numbers

If 12 challengers leave the members' lobby on Jan. 13 and meet an incumbent departing his chambers at sine die ...

"...As the House Speaker race gets more complicated by the hour, here's some..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Laney and Price vs. Craddick

Two ex-speakers come out against Tom Craddick's attempts to claim absolute authority in the House.

"...Speaker Tom Craddick made his claim to seemingly unlimited power..."

July 31, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick's No Quitter

Speaker race '09: Craddick fires back.

"...For anyone that thought House Speaker Tom Craddick may take the challenge for his gavel..."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eagle's Wings over Craddick

Conservatives start email campaign to keep House Speaker in place

"...Some conservatives love Speaker Tom Craddick, and they're not afraid to say it...."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaker on the Scales of Justice

The battle for Craddick's powers enters a new stage.

"...The war over the powers of the House speaker has moved into the realm of legal deliberation. Now..."

July 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick Withdraws

Smithee touted as new conservative candidate for speakership

"...The impossible seems to have come true: Speaker Tom Craddick will be speaker no more...."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who is the Craddick Killer?

Republicans announce they have a consensus speaker challenger, but won't say who

"...Has a Republican consensus challenger to Speaker Tom Craddick been selected? According to Quorum Report, on..."

Dec. 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaker Race Update

Byron Cook wants gavel for Xmas

"...11th legislator to declare that they want to be speaker. Seriously, 11th. Can that number reach a dozen by..."

Dec. 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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