On the Lege

Lawmakers accomplish what they failed to do so many times – approve a new education funding package that doesn't look half bad on paper

"...session on school finance a day early, and Gov. Rick Perry declared, "Mission accomplished!" Then Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

The Latest Litigation 'Crisis'

First malpractice, now asbestos – gotta stop those greedy trahl lawyuhs'!

"...With Gov. Rick Perry's support, tort reformers are confident of chalking up..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pardoned by Satan

If Texas can't kill the insane, where will the madness end?

"...Thanks to Gov. Rick Perry, Texans can rest a little easier knowing we..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The gavel comes down on the Lege that wouldn't Leave

"...R-Lubbock, who had stubbornly defended his home District 19 for weeks from the encroachment of House Speaker Tom Craddick,..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Business, As Usual

The Capitol circus returns, but the permanent government is always in session.

"...Texans feeling curious -- or apprehensive -- about what the..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...-- Former Governor Ann Richards..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Truman and Michael sittin' in a tree …

"...I just couldn't bring myself to attend the memorial for someone I really loved, Charles Gentry. His death, so..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Headlines

"...Council also used Monday to advance three time-sensitive contracts for massive wind purchases: 25-year agreements with Houston's Duke Energy..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature

Medicaid and the Lege: Throw 'Em in the Street?

'Dropping out of Medicaid' may not be so easy for Texas

"...If hardcore conservatives were hoping it would provide ammunition for their campaign against the Health Care and Educa­tion Reconciliation..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greens Gain Ballot Access in Curious Fashion

Dems question Greens' help from GOP

"...Democrats claim that the petition, paid for by Missouri-based right-wing nonprofit Take Initiative America, was an..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...on smog, drawing praise from environmentalists, scorn from Gov. Rick Perry, and concern from local officials. The current standard..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Special Session Is the Only Thing That's Certain

The when and the what are still unknown

"...it will take place in the state Capitol sometime before 2011. Beyond that, most details are pretty much speculation...."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Abbott issued a ruling that, under the Texas Public Information Act, AISD would have to release the complete and..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

Myth, Reality, and the State Budget Surplus

Depending on who's doing the talking, next year's budget will have Texas sitting on billions of dollars ... or hot air

"...economic picture, saying things like, "We're rich!" at public forums. The "we" in this case doesn't apply to you..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Clouded Prospects

Lege special session opens with glowing rhetoric, uncertain goals

"...stoop of the Governor's Mansion to show their support for a new tax proposal that lawmakers will begin considering..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Democrat declares candidacy for governor courts 'the new mainstream'

"...supporters, including two buses full of Houstonians on hand for the occasion, sweltered enthusiastically Sunday afternoon on UT's East..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Notes

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

"...• New names for vacant seats at the Legislature are coming out of..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...that House and Senate leaders have yet to convince Texans of their abilities to craft a sound education package...."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Bashing Gays and Children

In a bill on child protection, the House votes to do its worst

"...members conveniently missing in action when it came time for a vote. A sprinkling of Republicans, including Austin Rep...."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Talented Tenth

Complaints arise over the Top 10% law – because it's working too well

"...his or her high school class is automatically eligible for admission to any state college or university. The law..."

July 2, 2004 News Column by Michael King

At Capitol, the Sky Is Falling

Chicken Littles Perry, Dewhurst, and Craddick try -- and fail -- to create a scandal to blame on the missing Democrats.

"...being termed the "Chicken Littles." On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Speaker Tom Craddick..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Spinning Out of Control?

Business Is Booming

"...issues like electric deregulation, telephone regulation, and tax breaks for high-tech business. Simply put, the government business is big..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...highways and roads and pushing them into a pipeline for deportation – but no one knows how many people..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Then There's This: War on Wendy

When it comes to Wendy Davis, there's a whole bunch of mansplaining going on

"...Bell – you'll recall they unsuccessfully tried to unseat Rick Perry in 2010 and 2006, respectively – neither Democrat..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Backstage at the Circus

The Lege melodrama can be a hard act to swallow

"...noted that the Legislature's job is to represent all Texans, including the 10 million or so newcomers expected to..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Column by Michael King

CTRMA Boondoggle

"...was proposed and pushed through 10 years ago by former Rep. Mike Krusee, whom Texans did not re-elect because..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Postmarks

Texas Children Are Being Left Behind

"...Pease Elementary – an exemplary school in continuous operation for 137 years! Sadly Austin ISD plans to close it..."

March 3, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Fed Up Yet?

Republican politicians propose pulling Texas out of Medicaid

"...got some strong early hints last weekend, as Gov. Rick Perry and house speaker wannabe Warren Chisum each fired..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...drug use. If the medical community developed a vaccine for lung cancer, would the same critics oppose it claiming..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: Politics, As Usual

When it comes to governing, one-liners aren't much help

"...colleagues on the Chronicle's small news staff considerable thanks for continuing their excellent work over the last month, when..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Column by Michael King

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