Pauken Quits GOP Governor's Race

Former Workforce Commission chair concedes early defeat

"...That's the thinking of former Texas Workforce Commission chair Tom Pauken, who is saving his filing fee and will..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: September 17

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"...David Dewhurst steps in it again, Tom Pauken stands up for the little guy, and Rick..."

Sept. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: July 15

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"...Greg Abbott throws himself a party, Tom Pauken breaks out the scrapbook, and Kevin Eltife does..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: August 15

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"...a pose, Steve Stockman sends in the clowns, and Tom Pauken gets the right stuff. Cacophony is on the..."

Aug. 15, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 25

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"...Ted Cruz has a martini, Tom Delay has an epiphany, and Greg Abbott riles up..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Forgiving His Trespasses

Fight for the Right

"...illustration by iDoug Potter 'f the religious conservatives want..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...Republicans won't be immune, either. Tom Pauken, the Dallas lawyer and fundamentalist Christian who led..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

"...Perry has appointed former Republican Party of Texas Chair Tom Pauken chair of the Texas Workforce Commission. In 2006,..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Mattox is Back

Former AG Rises From the Ashes

"...Is Jim Mattox the Comeback Kid? Although his race..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...don't think it's reasonable for bar owners to turn customers into police," Levin said. Asked whether this scenario has..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...Oct. 3, at the Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City – the same stage she had crossed to..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis Gains in Latest Polling

Abbott's lead tightens to single digits

"...better when paired against former Texas Workforce Commission chair Tom Pauken, besting him by 4% in a two-way race...."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...her announcement at the Wylie G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, just outside of Fort Worth (Actually, the cat..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...Perry's signature leaves the self-appointed representatives of Texas commerce..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Give Perry a Brain Scan

Governors who reject federal stimulus money need their heads examined

"...Yet even Perry-appointed Texas Workforce Commission Chair Tom Pauken, hardly a spendthrift, has acknowledged that without the..."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

News Ticker: October 11

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"...• Tom Pauken warns gubernatorial opponent Greg Abbott that he shouldn't..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: July 25

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"...• Perry is after all doing worse against Hillary..."

July 25, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Abbott Starts His Campaign Battle At the Alamo

The gubernatorial candidate is armed with a $21 million war chest

"...third declared GOP candidate. Former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken, who jumped into the race months ago, immediately..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stingulus: Rick Perry and the $555 Million He Doesn't Want

Perry's stingy rejection of the stimulus money might backfire

"...decision turns disastrous, he can't say he wasn't warned. Tom Pauken, chair of the Texas Workforce Commission – and..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Capitol Chronicle

Pols play musical chairs -- to their own accompaniment

"...Texas A&M presidency), he might reconsider. Former GOP Chairman Tom Pauken (who hates Cornyn) says he is trying to..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Michael King

News Ticker: September 16

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"...• No, Tom Pauken is not a metaphorical figure conjured in the..."

Sept. 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Ambiguous statement doesn't rule out presidential run

"...This puts a mild spanner in the works for Tom Pauken, the former Texas Workforce Commission chair who had..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...tobacco-industry lobbyists. The group also cites outgoing GOP Chair Tom Pauken; he has sworn off tobacco money in his..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature

It's the Stupid Economy

Fact-checking Perry's campaign against Texas' financial realities

"...no, even after his own Texas Workforce Commission Chair Tom Pauken warned that the fund was nearly empty and..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: November 5

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"...to great lengths to be added to the list. Tom Pauken has even been seen trying to impersonate a..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 4

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"...• Tom Pauken was a little more specific in his California..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: The Davis Challenge

The road from Haltom City to Austin

"...will have announced her candidacy for governor at her Haltom City high school (actually Fort Worth, but that's another..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...the Republicans are still making you sick to your stomach in January, at least you'll have health coverage...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature

Abbott: More Twitter Troubles

Gubernatorial candidate makes another social media gaffe

"...insults. But his lead GOP challenger, former Workforce Commissioner Tom Pauken, has added fire to his own campaign by..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ehrmegerd! Wendy Davis!

Senator to announce political future Oct. 3

"...Davis instead. It would still be more compelling than Tom Pauken...."

Sept. 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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