Of Sonograms and Airport Scanners

How an intrusive probe is not like a body image (apparently)

"...or public safety issue wending its way through the Texas legislature right now?..."

March 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Med-Mal Down, Doctor Shortage Up?

Tort reform was supposed to cure our ills. It hasn't worked.

"...According to the Texas Medical Association, the 2003 tort reforms they pushed so..."

Oct. 21, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

From Playland 2003 to Philly 2009

The growth of the Texas Rollergirls and the Women's Flat Track Derby Association

"...2003 Texas Rollergirls splits from Bad Girl, Good Woman Productions and..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Topless Tax Bottoming Out?

Two competing bills at play over admission fees at topless clubs

"...or fashion shows with partial nudity. Both Cohen and Texas Solicitor General James Ho have repeatedly glossed over the..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Campus Gun Bill in Crosshairs

A lot of folks are fired up about a bill that would allow guns on Texas university campuses

"...Supporters of the bill, including the National Rifle Association, claim that overturning the existing ban on concealed firearms..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Mandate Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

NNOC says its legislation stronger than Howard's

"...for its legislation to mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in Texas hospitals, and took a swipe at Austin Rep. Donna..."

March 6, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...of these projects, the edgier strains of Austin liberalism/environmentalism/neighborhood association-dom have castigated Leffingwell, accusing him of insufficient aggressiveness or..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Perry Issues Emergency Items Request

Governor asks lege for more cash for hurricane insurance, state schools, and high-tech detectors for police

"...So is the state of Texas out of cash or not? While Lt. Gov. David..."

Feb. 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When Geek Squad Becomes Geek Posse

State regs would force computer repair firms to get private investigator license

"...The state of Texas is trying to make the tech who saves your..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor

Glen Maxey defends his bid for tax assessor-collector

"...to elect him to the job instead – the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Foundation comes out and says..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Voucher Creep?

Appointment of Texas Association of Business President Bill Hammond to state Task Force on Test Security raises eyebrows and red flags

"...Heads up, everybody: Texas Republicans may be on a losing streak in the..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Opening day of the special legislative session featured more plot lines than a MASH episode.

"...scheduled to address a friendly rally organized by the Texas Association of Realtors. The realtors group is one of..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

Bentzin's Bad Connection

District 48 candidate's acknowledgement that he hired political consultant John Colyandro to work on his Senate campaign in 2002 raises big legal questions

"...a Republican Majority – and he also helped the Texas Association of Business produce thousands of corporate-funded direct-mail pieces..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is the Hammer Nailed?

Yet another indictment of DeLay, this time for money laundering. Will it reverberate for other politicos?

"...for a Republican Majority, known as TRMPAC, and the Texas Association of Business. Both groups played key roles in..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...groups that helped engineer the GOP sweep – the Texas Association of Business and Texans for a Republican Majority,..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Hightower Report

Privatization hasn't been a rosy ride for others; and Bill Hammond crowned Gooberhead for job peddling for son in letter to legislators

"...hall. He's Bill Hammond, chief influence peddler for the Texas Association of Business...."

April 8, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Halfway to Nowhere

As the Lege turns the corner, there's still plenty of time for trouble

"...Lege cleared the session's midpoint early last week, the Texas House had already managed to undermine the public school..."

April 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

GOP attorney says he wants "clarification" of state's campaign finance laws

"...of his personal wealth with candidates and causes in Texas' 2004 election cycle, according to Texans for Public Justice,..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

So What – Now?

The TRMPAC trial concludes, as the fight continues over the 2002 Lege races

"...outcome of the long-running dispute over corporate money and Texas politics could spawn a whole new growth industry for..."

March 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

TRMPAC Finally Lands in Court

Longtime Republican testifies ... for the Democrats

"...opened this week in state district court could force Texas lawmakers to seek meaningful reforms and clarifications in the..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...Strama and White are reaping the benefits of the Texas Democratic Party's do-or-die mission to regain the House that..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tomstown Suits Go Forward

A Travis Co. judge declines TRMPAC's motions for summary judgment

"...races, but Byrne agreed with the plaintiffs' argument that Texas campaign finance law was designed not to compensate for..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The Texas Association of Business finally consents to cooperating with a grand jury investigation of its electoral practices.

"...corporate funds to bankroll a political ad campaign, the Texas Association of Business on Monday -- with a little..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

T.A.B., Mussolini: Earle Can't Tell the Difference

The DA lays into the Texas Association of Business as he tries to keep his criminal campaign finance probe alive.

"...An attorney for the Texas Association of Business said Tuesday he will appeal a..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Key Court Rulings Expected in T.A.B. Case

The Texas Association of Business's legal future rests in the hand of two Travis Co. judges.

"...to extend a grand-jury investigation into allegations that the Texas Association of Business violated campaign finance laws in its..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

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

"...what it wanted last week, at least from the Texas House...."

April 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

T.A.B. to Earle: Drop Dead, Democrat!

The Texas Association of Business sues the DA and claims "partisan politics" are behind the T.A.B. ethics case.

"...The Texas Association of Business has ramped up its offensive against..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege: Bombshells and Budget Officers

The Legislature begins to get down to business.

"...Indeed, Strayhorn was repeating that canard to the Texas Association of Business even as Sen. Teel Bivins, R-Amarillo,..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Downtown's New Year

"...NONPROFIT/OTHER UNDER CONSTRUCTION7. Texas Association of Counties..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...two decades -- has now been dropped by the Texas Turnpike Authority from its list of Central Texas road..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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