Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...the baroque mechanics of the Legis­lature. However, Huey Rey Fischer is trying to convince voters that, not only is..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Passes Journalist Shield Law

Will law protect bloggers and their sources, too?

"...for journalists by a 146-0 vote. Bill author Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, took great pains to explain..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...San Antonio politician might enter the race. State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer considered it and indeed asked the GOP's..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...Un-PAC agrees with Texas Democratic stars like state Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer, of San Antonio, Gina Hinojosa of Austin,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...challenge. The buzz so far is around state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, who is fairly progressive but..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...Committee," which was added during the hearing by Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, in response to concerns about..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

Health Care: Diminishing Returns

GOP legislators look for additional cuts to health care

"...Gov.-elect Greg Abbott – Democratic lawmakers aren't waiting. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, and Sen. Ellis have filed..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Lege Stirs Into Action

And the member shuffle continues

"...•HB 111, Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio: same-day voter registration...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

School finance, evolution, secession, and more

"...Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer, D-San Antonio, almost forced the House GOP's hand..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column

Will Texas Do Better?

First things first: Who's taking over the jurisprudence committee?

"...up penalties for behavior already considered criminal (consider Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer's bid to require any sex offenders who..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Census Undercount in Colonias?

Lawsuit filed against state over census

"...process that is fair and representative," said MALC Chair Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, in a press release. "We..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bashing Gays and Children

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

"...three times with "liberal Democrats" Richard Raymond, D-Laredo, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, to block reform legislation. ("Liberal"..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Women and Children Last

When it comes to sharing the wealth, Texas has its priorities top-down

"...way toward improving the city's economic outlook; and Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, tried unsuccessfully to earmark 20%..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"..."no" votes went missing in the absence of Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer and Mike Villarreal, both San Antonio Democrats...."

April 15, 2005 News Column

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...de Putte and Reps. Joaquin Castro, José Menendez, and Trey Martinez Fischer -- who stood with them and vowed..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

School Finance Reform Dead

House Bill 1759 disappears, taking $800 million with it

"...last rites. Finally a point of order by Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, sounded the death knell, and..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...staffer Katie Naranjo; and former Rodriguez staffer Huey Rey Fischer (he resigned this morning)...."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...but took another big hit with the departure of Trey Mar­tinez Fischer: When­ever Repub­lic­ans got a controversial bill to..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more

"...February was a bleak time for Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio. He'd gone from frontrunner and..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...candidate does jump in, it won't be state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, a Rodriguez ally who had publicly considered..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly

Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects

"...of them. Reps. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, have filed bills that would..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Lapdogs and Watchdogs

Rep. Martinez Fischer wants teeth for insurance oversight

"...Insurance Counsel Sunset bill, on the House floor, Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, took the opportunity to get..."

May 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Primaries Loom as Redistricting Lawsuits Drop

New maps and new challenges

"...the Alamo, state Reps. Eddie Rodriguez of Austin and Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio – who were allies..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...room after they applauded the remarks of state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, who had urged postponing the decision. The..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW begins

"...dig that!" Actually, it's a two-in-one deal, with Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer introducing a memorial resolution for Sir Doug,..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...(D) Barbara Mallory Caraway (D) Marisa Marquez (D) Armando Martinez (D) Trey Martinez Fischer (D) Brian McCall (R) *,..."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Could Vote Against Cheap Gas?

A proposed gas-tax holiday means it may be cheaper to get to all those state facilities closed due to lack of funds.

"...may be getting a quick, temporary tax break. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, has slipped a 90-day gas-tax..."

May 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...House members issued angry recriminations, including San Antonio Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer: "The despicable nature of his personal attacks..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...Minutes before the vote, San Antonio Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer chastised his conservative colleagues for using San..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

"...House opposition was seen as largely ineffectual (as Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, gloomily explained, "If Republicans wanted..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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