The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...the THA's enthusiastic support for the Proposition 12 state constitutional amendment concerning "tort reform," which won narrowly statewide but..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Vampire Vouchers Rise Again!

'Virtual' or 'Pilot' – Lege begins the biennial campaign to siphon money from public schools

"...a new dimension to the debate with a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide the issue..."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Robbing Pedro to Pay … Highland Park?

The funds in the latest public ed bill appear much less than meets the eye

"...for a Nov. 8 statewide election on the proposed constitutional amendment. It's not clear that this specific bill has..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Lege solves school finance. Or not.

"...lead in the last regular session and supported a constitutional amendment allowing slot machines at Texas racetracks. (Gov. Rick..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...governor was referring to House Bill 4 and its constitutional amendment offspring, Proposition 12, which capped at $750,000 the..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Robin Hood Goes To Court

The latest school-finance trial begins August 9

"...much less the 100-vote supermajority to pass a state constitutional amendment allowing the expansion of gambling to fund education..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Ardmore Remembered

The Democrats gather at Scholz Garten to celebrate the Ardmore anniversary

"...– as they do now, for example, for a constitutional amendment to enable an expansion of gambling to fund..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Passing the Buck

With the special session nearly gone, the goal continues to recede

"...silence, procedurally, even the discussion of some 200 pending amendments to a massive bill that few members had been..."

May 14, 2004 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The Lege special session gets down to business, and it's woefully business as usual

"...for tots") had also killed any possibility of the constitutional amendment those would require. (From the looks of the..."

May 7, 2004 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Legislators offer school finance proposals, but find no consensus.

"...sales taxes (Laredo Rep. Richard Raymond has introduced a constitutional amendment calling for a permanent exemption on food and..."

April 30, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...The Zoning and Platting Commission considered the proposed code amendments Tuesday night; they head to the City Council –..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Caution: Congressional Candidate Streusand Is Anti-Gay, Anti-Freedom

"...pro-family values. As our Congressman, he will: Support a Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as a union between a man..."

March 29, 2004 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Catch Stephen out schmoozing for a good cause or two. It's that time of year, folks. The social and fashion seasons are upon us.

"...matching grant by March 30. The threat of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage looms like a specter, encroaching..."

March 26, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

President Lacks Tolerance

"...chilling to learn of President Bush's call for a constitutional amendment to deny equal participation in society by a..."

Feb. 25, 2004 Postmarks

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...the Texas Growth Fund ends in 2008, under a constitutional amendment approved in 1988, and can in principle only..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...gay marriage -- only the latter may require a constitutional amendment...."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Top Tens

"...not only into med-mal and liability limits, but a constitutional amendment that promises an eventual get-out-of-the-courtroom free pass for..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Mutual Interests

Military might makes investments right for teachers and state employees in Texas.

"...Growth Fund was created by means of a state constitutional amendment -- permitted the Veridian investment...."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Texas Growth Fund

The Texas Growth Fund is a bipartisan creation.

"...half a billion dollars of state money. A 1988 constitutional amendment creating the fund was presided over by then-Gov...."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Letters at 3AM

The institution of marriage has been undone by the changes brought about by modern technology and therefore has nothing to fear from the legalization of gay marriages.

"...Massachusetts Supreme Court's decision, and no one advocating a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage also wants a return..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two

It's been two years since 9 / 11, and we're under attack.

"...attack this election Saturday, with a long, deceptively worded constitutional-amendment ballot designed to put an absolute dollar limit on..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Victims: Deep-Six Proposition 12

"...to announce their opposition to Proposition 12, the proposed constitutional amendment they predict will destroy the state's civil-justice system..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in the Senate is immediately poised to introduce a constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage. Meanwhile, across town at the..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...elderly and disabled should voters approve it as a constitutional amendment (No. 13 on the September ballot). The Saltillo..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Lies, Damn Lies, and Polls

"...attorney fees in malpractice lawsuits and would support a constitutional amendment to make these things possible...."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...amenable to corporate defendants, and HJR 3, its companion constitutional amendment that (if approved by the voters) would by..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Criminal Justice: Innocence Is No Defense

There are several dozen criminal justice reforms under consideration, and a handful might actually be enacted.

"...for four significant bills: SB 601 and its companion constitutional amendment SJR 28 give the governor the power to..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Transportation and Land Use: Immobilized

Pouring concrete at the Lege is not as easy as it looks.

"...for a Williamson Co. road -- will require a constitutional amendment; Krusee's HJR 80 sits in committee...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...2008 -- enough, she adds, to justify her proposed constitutional amendment to limit local property appraisals to a 5%..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

A Young Man on Death Row

Juvenile offender Randy Arroyo's case puts Texas's execution factory on trial.

"...the two years of the study. Naishtat proposes a constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would allow the..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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