Democrats Attack Fraser on Voter ID Bill

Horseshoe Bay Republican can't answer questions on own bill

"...regarding the Voter ID bill. Democrats are peppering author Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, with questions, which he keeps deflecting..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Anchia: Fraser's Voter ID Bill Is Dead

Democrats' point man thinks even some Republicans can't go for it

"...man on voter ID bills, and thinks that Sen. Troy Fraser’s SB 362, which passed the senate Wednesday morning..."

March 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fraser: 'I Just Want a Bill Back'

Author of voter ID bill declines to criticize Brown amendment

"...She announced yesterday that she would try to amend Troy Fraser's SB 362 to force voters to show a..."

May 21, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Time for Party Lines

Dems condemn voter ID debate, Republicans turn it into Austin-bashing, fund-raising opportunity

"...take part in the vote, he instead praised Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, for "preserving the integrity of one..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voter ID: Yadda Yadda Yadda

Mostly a replay of last session

"..."committee of the whole" at 8am, and SB14 author Troy Fraser was then peppered with questions (mostly from Democrats)..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

UPDATED - It's Done: Voter ID Passes Senate

After marathon all-nighter, Republicans now send bill to House

"...a ridiculous 24-hour session, the Senate passed SB 362, Troy Fraser’s voter ID bill on a 20-12 vote this..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Blast From the Past

"...Directed by: Hugh Wilson. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Sissy Spacek, Christopher Walken and Dave Foley...."

Feb. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

The Senate Shuffle

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst makes surprise committee switches

"...Business and Commerce Out: Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay In: John Carona, R-Dallas Fraser stays..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LCRA Treads Water in Dry Times

The LCRA emerged from the 83rd relatively unscathed, but still no one is particularly happy

"...Donna Howard, D-Austin, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay – took aim at the organization...."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

After All-Nighter, Senate Passes Voter ID

A marathon session delivers a GOP partisan priority

"...they could to slow the process, hammering bill author Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, with questions and keeping invited and..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the Lege: TXU Meltdown

TXU says FU, then backs down

"...Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, issued a not-so-surprised response to the..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• After a two-month delay, Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, finally laid out his version of..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

State Lege: Same, Same, but Different

We could have told you in advance, not much change happening at state level

"...Virginia "Jennie Lou" Leeder to replace retiring incumbent Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Concerns About Texas Residential Construction Commission

"...of the House Business & Industry Committee, and/or Sen. Troy Fraser (troy.fraser@senate.state.tx.us), chair of the Senate Business and Commerce..."

May 19, 2009 Postmarks

Sen. Dan Patrick: State Theologian

Blowhard legislator from Houston insists he's just misunderstood

"...chamber during that "extraordinary moment." One of those was Troy Fraser of Horseshoe Bay, but that was only because..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...remaining senators just happen to be Anglo -- Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, recommended doing away with the two-thirds..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Senate Committee Shuffle

Austin's four Senators get their appointments for 2013

"...constituents in its borders – Republicans Donna Campbell and Troy Fraser, and Democrat Kirk Watson – holding seats on..."

Jan. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

"...Earlier this year Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, announced he would not seek re-election..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Bills for a Special Session

UPDATE: Measures mix unfinished business, new ideas, grandstanding

"...optimism (such as two water authority bills from Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay.) And then there is a third..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Saturday: Various Lege Doings

While the chubbing continues, let's catch up

"...as the Lege winds down. On May 18, Sen. Troy Fraser’s SB 546, which would force utilities to double..."

May 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter ID

The Fight Continues

"...But Senate Bill 362 by Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, finally passed after a nasty partisan..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Voter ID's Sails Will Lose Wind in House

House Dems eager to stick a fork in voter ID bill

"...Was the 24-hour marathon Senate hearing on Troy Fraser's voter ID bill worth it? Perhaps not, if..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Notes

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

"...in the House and Senate. Legislation from Republicans Sen. Troy Fraser and Rep. Phil King would unbridle massive telecom..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Legislation goes easy on phone companies, hard on local governments

"...Although Republican Troy Fraser's Senate Bill 21 deals with exciting new developments..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

On the Lege

Sen. Bill Ratliff's committee shows what good government looks like as it takes up controversial HB 4.

"...Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, joined the hearing in the middle..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Insurance Policy

"...crisis. But the headlines leapt last week when Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, and Sen. Mike Jackson, R-La Porte,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...in the candidates lining up to replace retiring incumbent Troy Fraser in the GOP primary: Fredericksburg-based retired doctor Brent..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...and environmental groups. (Case in point: die-hard conservative Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, seeking out Environment Texas director Luke..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

Counting down the days, committee chairs, redistricting, and more

"...Laredo to South­east Austin – chairs Government Organization. Republican Troy Fraser, who lives in Horseshoe Bay but still serves..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

One County, Four Senators?

Senate slices up Travis County

"...the southwest will now go to District 24 of Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay (stretching all the way to Abilene),..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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