Show Them the Need

The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government

"...did not return (or rather, did not stay around) for the current special session because (as Gov. Perry would..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Will "Tomstown" be as big as Sharpstown?

"...this week among Capitol observers with particularly long memories. For the rest of us, "Sharpstown" refers to a Texas..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...a significant tradition marking a Latina's transition to adulthood. For them, the point wasn't to revel in the festivities,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...found." – From the judicial opinion issuing new congressional redistricting maps to correct violations of the Voting Rights Act..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Freshman State Senator Sarah Eckhardt Lays Out Her Agenda

Sarah Eckhardt prepares for an uncertain session

"...Texas Senate, bills from past sessions and those prefiled for this one, while engaging with state agencies, community stakeholders,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Senators Live Beyond Their Means

A study of 'campaign expenditures' finds that our part-time state senators live very well

"...of $7,200 a year. No wonder they aren't clamoring for a pay raise...."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hughes Drinks the Conservative Kool-Aid

Speaker hopeful threatens lege process in far right pandering

"...a "teletownhall" held by right wing think tank Empower Texans PAC and hosted by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility head..."

June 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Putting a Lid on Leininger

House members push for limits on millionaire campaign donations

"...a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to add campaign-finance reform to the special-session agenda...."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the general election to be held Nov. 4; early..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Stick Sunk; Barely Baxter; Rose Reblooms

A narrow defeat, and an even narrower win, for Travis Co. GOP legislators

"...recount of the tally that produced a 171-vote margin for the incumbent in District 48. The two Travis Co...."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sacrificing Seniority

Conservatives could cost Republicans committee appointments

"...Legislature, being a member of the majority party counts for a lot, but tenure can count for more. So..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...human character after a victory, generally set aside ideology for an hour and reserve their short remarks for thanking..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: What Do They Conserve?

The 82nd Legislature sets a new standard for official recklessness

"...Democratic Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna took the front mic for a personal privilege speech on the subject of undocumented..."

May 13, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...of the Week: "Everybody has the right to run for public office. Everybody tries to get votes from each..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...the dais, has attended a few of the candidate forums around town to watch how her potential replacements perform..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

TRMPAC Indictments Come Down, 'More Work' Remains

Ronnie Earle and the Travis Co. grand jury announce the initial results of the TRMPAC investigation

"..."This is 40 days, 41 days before the election," a defiant U.S. House Majority Leader Tom..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

TRMPAC Indictments Come Down, 'More Work' Remains

Ronnie Earle and the Travis Co. grand jury announce the initial results of the TRMPAC investigation

"..."This is 40 days, 41 days before the election," a defiant U.S. House Majority Leader Tom..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...He's a strong candidate who will make the case for Texas Democratic values. U.S. Rep., District 10: Tawana L...."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

GOP redistricting plan targets progressive Democrats

"...you were wondering last week whether the Republican-dominated Legislative Redistricting Board's newly adopted district maps for the House and..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Column by Michael King

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...step they took after hard-line conservatives scuttled any attempts for a consensus version)...."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Decade at the Lege

"...founding fathers decided that the state legislature should meet for 140 days every two years, they made a mistake;..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Why We are Here -- Working to Defend Texas

The "quorum-busting" Democrats defend their actions.

"...resolve issues like the state budget crisis and insurance reform, the fact that an outrageous partisan power grab sits..."

May 16, 2003 News Column

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

"...Women Voters had assembled several state and federal candidates for a "Four-County Forum" (Henderson, Smith, Cherokee, Anderson), allowing the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

How Can We Miss Them If They Won't Go Away?

Although the Die is not quite Sine, the buzz is already of a Legislative special session.

"...Chronicle News department we've been feeling pretty sorry lately for Gov. Rick Perry. While the rest of us have..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Issues other than redistricting found space on the guv's special-session plate -- some were even important.

"...three-fourths gone, has not been entirely devoted to not-quite redistricting. It just seems that way. And if the not-quite..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...the 2019 season. The following interviews have been edited for length and clarity; our longer conversations with the delegation..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Perry's Pride: Not So Special Tally

Perry always declares victory, even when he loses

"...and lawmakers had achieved. But when Perry initially called for the special session on May 30, he did so..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL), and former chair of the Williamson County Democratic Party. – Michael..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...by revulsion with Tom DeLay's arrogance and a desire for voters to have a real choice. After no Dem..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

"...unlike their own state senator, are backing Lloyd Doggett for Congress (see "Lloyd's friends at the Lege")...."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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