The Courage of Dawnna Dukes

State representative discredits claims that abortion leads to mental health problems

"...restrictions on reproductive health, women lawmakers have begun scrapping the script and sharing their own abortion stories, in an..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dukes Facing Criticism for Missing Committee Meeting

Chose San Diego area over Joint Medicaid Reform Legislat­ive Oversight Committee's first interim meeting

"...State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, is facing heavy criticism over claims she missed..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dawnna Dukes Finds Herself on the Wrong Side of the Texas Ethics Commission Again

"...Former Austin state Rep. Dawnna Dukes has found herself once again outside the bounds of..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dawnna Dukes’ Conspiracy

State representative gets wild with Texas Tribune

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, was interviewed at an event held by the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-AustinHouse District 50 (Austin)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Getting With the Program

Dukes files bill to shore up Texas film industry

"...House Bill 873 – the latest push by Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, to reform..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Still No Charges for Dawnna Dukes

Retiring legislator reportedly in talks with Travis County D.A.

"...news may be good news for state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, as there is still no sign of the..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thompson to Dukes: See Ya in Court

HD-56 race gets legal over TV ads.

"...hopeful Brian Thompson is so mad at Rep. Dawnna Dukes campaign ads claiming he never voted in Travis County..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Going Back to the House

East Austin incumbent puts success down to achievements.

"...It may have been the bloodiest of all Travis County races: the knock-down, drag-out..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes: HillCo No Problem

Rep. Dukes people talk down big PAC donation and the Craddick connection.

"...When Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, received a $10,000 donation for her campaign from..."

Nov. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Moves to Boost Film Incentives

"...Perry signed off on $22 million in funds for the new Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. For the..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Challenger to Dukes?

Some local Dems want to punish her for supporting Craddick

"...The buzz on the political circles for months now is..."

Dec. 3, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dukes: Stop Killing Schools

Austin rep and public ed chair clash over closures and unemployed teachers

"...27 amendments down and 23 (and growing) to go, the House is wading through HB 3, the big school..."

April 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Dem Feud: Back to the forward

"...House Democrats over claims made last month by Colin Strother, spokesman for Rep. Dawnna Dukes, that the House Democratic..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...Patrick Rose learned of his promotion to chairman of the House Human Services Committee, the Dripping Springs Democrat followed..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Byrd Bill Stalls ... Again

"...After five days of arm-twisting and late-night bargaining sessions, the delayed for a third time a vote to untie..."

May 14, 1999 News Column

Dukes Recovering From Surgery

Austin state rep underwent two procedures Monday

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, is recuperating from two surgeries performed on Monday...."

July 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes' Views on Capitol Views

Local rep gets award for protecting city skyline.

"...If you like the fact that, for all the soaring developments in Austin,..."

Nov. 12, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché --..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Taking stock of the week that was

"...• The die is seemingly cast for the remaining days of..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Garriott, Dukes: Incentives Save Jobs

Video of Lord British discussing why the film incentive bill is good for gamers and for Austin

"...Troublemaker Studios last week to sign House Bill 873, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program reform bill. Legeland..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...days, only four Travis Co. Republicans had filed for the March 4 primaries, all for county-level offices. But in..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Dream vs. the Nightmare

The MLK Day march becomes a referendum on Tom DeLay and Ronnie Earle

"...Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration and march might easily have..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...A funny thing happened on the way to passing a $150 billion state budget last..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Long Arm of the Lege May Strangle Webberville

Industry-backed bills would strip the newly incorporated village of its power to control strip mines and gravel pits.

"...Hector Gonzales, elected Webberville's first mayor when the tiny village voted to incorporate in February, lives next..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché --..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché --..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Dukes, Perry and the Other Troublemakers

Big boost for film incentives, and great news for fans of Friday Night Lights and Grindhouse

"...Nice break for the capitol press corps this morning: A quick field trip..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Smiles for the Camera

Film incentive reform passes: Austin rep breathes big sigh of relief

"...After four days of sitting on the Senate intent calendar, House Bill 873, the film incentive..."

April 17, 2009 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Elsewhere Under the Dome

Rounding up the news left on the chamber floors

"...The Senate passed Senate Bill 1, its draft budget, on..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature

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