Capitol Chronicle

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

"...was the omnibus ethics bill carried by Dallas Democrat Steve Wolens that, shedding substantive provisions at every step, had..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Circling the Hearses

State funeral regulators are dancing to the undertakers' tune – and that's bad news for consumers

"...year thanks, in part, to the fact that Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, will no longer be in office. Wolens..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Steve Wolens and Teel Bivins join the queue exiting the Legislature.

"...Dallas state Rep. Steve Wolens and Amarillo state Sen. Teel Bivins joined the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Passing the Buck

With the special session nearly gone, the goal continues to recede

"...managed to do a pretty good job, until Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, stepped to the back mic and pointed..."

May 14, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...First, Speaker Craddick -- who had assigned Dallas Democrat Steve Wolens to carry an ethics bill -- allowed House..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

Tort Deform gives business the gold mine, the rest of us the shaft.

"...bills in her committee. "Who cares?" shouted Dallas Democrat Steve Wolens...."

April 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Tort Deform at the House

Tort reform climbs the mountain -- and then gets pushed back down.

"...amendment -- provoking an angry outburst from Dallas Democrat Steve Wolens, who said all the amendments under consideration had..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Death Star and Fat Boy

The "invisible hand" of utility deregulation looks an awful lot like Ken Lay's.

"...by The Dallas Morning News on May 9, Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, wanted to know if the scam-generated California..."

May 17, 2002 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The first days of the special session feature a rhetorical slugfest between the governor and the comptroller

"...and rewritten before it ever escapes committee. Dallas Democrat Steve Wolens attempted to clarify matters briefly on the House..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Who'll be shooting whom between now and March 9?

"...Meanwhile, the nearby District 103, being vacated by Democrat Steve Wolens, will apparently be gift-wrapped for Dallas ISD trustee..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campaign Finance: Take the Money and Hide

Of the few campaign finance reforms under consideration, none have bright prospects.

"...scheduled.) Meanwhile, reform advocates are relatively optimistic about Rep. Steve Wolens' HB 1606, which seeks (in conjunction with HB..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fiddling While Texas Burns

The fight over "tort-reform" is masking a bigger battle over state priorities.

"...But as Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, was quick to point out, since 1977..."

March 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

We're with Lloyds

The battle over homeowners insurance rates is front and center at the Lege

"...exemplified by Sen. Mike Jackson's SB 14 and Rep. Steve Wolens' HB 600...."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...State Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, introduced Jan. 29 a comprehensive insurance-reform bill..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Chisum Tale

"...that's been the end of it." A spokeswoman for Steve Wolens, the State Affairs committee chair and Dallas Democrat,..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Media Bills Chill

Reporters Get the Cold Shoulder From Legislators

"...Niccio said that the sponsor of 2906, Rep. Steve Wolens (D-Dallas) "is pro-open records. I don't think he..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...Does Steve Bannon get out of bed for less than $10,000?..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...made to historic structures; and giving Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky the ability to review remodeling permits to stop..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Democrats and Abbott Settle in Voter Suppression/Fraud Case

Both sides claim victory

"...was actually written by a Democrat, now-former state representative Steve Wolens of Dallas...."

May 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Despite reforms, Texans still overcharged, groups allege

"...and purposes, a repackaging of former Dallas Democratic Rep. Steve Wolens' 2003 reform proposal – but Leyden says the..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Dallas Observer reporter and wife of outgoing state Rep. Steve Wolens, has called for the firing of Benavides and..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Top Tens

"...stripped-down version of the bill (HB 1606) that Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, introduced and defended throughout. The bill --..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Taxes

"...Dallas Democratic Rep. Steve Wolens' HB 53 would boost the cigarette tax 50..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...the clerk of the State Affairs Committee under Rep. Steve Wolens (D-Dallas). "We don't know if [renewable energy] is..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Media Clips

The top 10 media events of 1999.

"...biggest wasn't big enough -- in March, Capstar CEO Steven Hicks merged his company with Dallas-based Chancellor Media, headed..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

News Flash

The Final Tally

"...discuss government business in private; the new law, by Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, changes the definition of "meeting" to include..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...half a dozen other anti-abortion bills, is pending in Steve Wolens' State Affairs committee, where similar legislation has died..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Just the Facts

Bills to Watch

"...which they were most enthusiastic: HB 156 by Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, which would close the "staff briefings" loophole..."

April 2, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...two other dereg bills filed by Reps. Chisum and Steve Wolens, R-Dallas, HBs 526 and 349, have the support..."

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