2013
 

DA Gives Republican Lawmaker
Chance to Make Good on Threat

Lobby Disclosure Bill Could Be
on Track for Date with Veto Pen

House Backs Campaign Cash Bill
with Republicans Sharply Divided

Home Schoolers Portray Aycock
as Wrecking Bill on Tebow Bill

House Picks Up Deliberate Pace
as 96 Bills Pass on Deadline Day

Measure that Came Back to Life
Dies in House Roller Coaster Ride

Highway Upgrade Plan Crashes
into Conservative Opposition

Senate Panel Switch Triggers
Turf Battle on Medical School

DA's Backers Seek to Capitalize
on Fizzled Power Play in House

Republicans Reject Dems Claims
on Pork Barrel Tax Giveaways

Lawmaker Tackles Two Issues
with One Play after Prodding UIL

GOP Pair and Some Dems Break
Partisan Ranks on Gun Measures

Texas House Backs Cigarette Fee
Despite Warnings on Tax Pledge

Perry Confidant Who Chaired UT
Board Slams Current Power Play

House Endorses Gun Package
Despite Technical Challenges

Democrats Knock House Bills
Down with Technical Tactics

Water Solution Drought Reunites
GOP Triad as Standoff Intensifies

House Takes Aim at Shark Trade
as Sea Turtle Gets Official Status

Caucus Boss Accuses Democrats
of Paralyzing Business Recruiting

Payday Loan Reform Could Be
on Death Bed in House Panel

Medina Enters Comptroller Mix
as Lawmakers Waiting on Combs

Republicans Could Shift Focus
to Hardball Strategy on Water

GOP Takes Doomsday Ploy Page
in Water Plan Move that Backfires

Perry Offers Cover as House
Leaders Scramble on Water

Record House Burial Possible
Amid Countdown to Deadlines

Conservative Budget Guru Also
is Model on Electoral Payback

Panel Votes on Beer and Cars
Sign of Changing Austin Times

Special Redistricting Session
Could Be on Horizon in 2013

House Gives Lotto Lovers Scare
Before Mulligan on Sunset Vote

Lawmaker's Trip to Blast Site
Inspires Firefighter Funds Push

Republicans Give Cold Shoulder
on Push to Break Spending Limit

Car Dealers Focus on Defense
after Bargaining Concessions

Payday Loan Reform Sponsor
Delays Vote as Tempers Flare

Perry Backs Spending Cap Bust
with Vow of Campaign Support

Minorities and Conservatives
Fail to Kill Texting Prohibition

Mostyn Transition Complete
in Light of Blue Group Hiring

Agency Might Be Ahead of Curve
on Big Bend Longhorn Program

Aggie Rides to Longhorns Rescue
with Bill Aimed at Parks Agency

Top Texas Donor's Death Sparks
Surprise in State Political Circles

Tech Specialists Finish Strong
in Political Consultant Awards

UT Crisis Explains Perry Push
for Ex-Senator for Chancellor

Regents Blink First in Standoff
as Senate Measure Advances

Senator Goes Against Grain
with Appraisal on Tea Party

Auto Makers and Distributors
Getting More Capitol Traction

Senator Brushes Off Theory
on Mayor Bid Stepping Stone

State Senate Rookie Floating
Trial Balloon on AG Campaign

Good Cop Senator Gives Perry
Way to Save Day and Face

Carona Sees Gambling Alliance
as Incentive to Get Ball Rolling

Abbott Intervention in UT Battle
Could Be First Shot in 2014 Bout

Dedicated Funds Facade Cited
as Cause for Lone GOP No Vote

Conservatives Outnumbered
But United on Dem Revisions

State Budget Clears Texas House
Without Typical Fireworks Show

House Recalls Vote on Medicaid
Proposal Amid Belated Concerns

Conservatives in Major Bind
with Water and Spending Cap

Howard Keeps Voice in UT Fight
Despite Husband's Attorney Role

Gambling Expansion Getting
Jump-Start in Texas Senate

Straus Hires Former KBH Advisor
in Possible Re-Election Bid Sign

Ex-Speaker Dandy Daughter Ally
at House Committee RRC Grilling

Dewhurst Portrays UT Probe
as Wasteful Fishing Venture

Democrats See School Cash Push
Two-Thirds of Way to Adequate

Conservative Editor Seeks Emails
Between King and Speaker Aide

Democrats Back Education Plan
after Losing Every Partisan Vote

Beer Accord Sponsors Don't See
Smooth Senate Waters as Mirage

Coastal Lawmakers Sound Alarm
on Potential TWIA Fiscal Rehab

Pro-Biz Group Seeks Unity Now
with PAC Plans for Future Fights

Conservative Activist Blasts GOP
`Gang of 33' on PUC Power Vote

Ghost Vote and Tea Party Help
Can't Save Phone Rate Hike Ban

Pauken Eyes Governor's Race
Despite Perry Support and Ties

Bipartisan Majority Blocks Push
to Weaken Sunset Bill Proposal

Conservative Opposition Erupts
on PUC Sunset Plan Weapon

Seay Could Have Springboard
as Texas Term Limits Crusader

Texas Senate Gives Term Limits
Measure Strong Show of Support

House Democrat Voices Remorse
in Aftermath of Crash and Arrest

GOP Pair Takes Huge Bill Passing
Lead as Dems File More Overall

Senator Rolls Dice with Pledge
Contract on Beer Compromise

Latest State Lawmaker Arrested
Sought Fine to Cut Down on DWI

Beer Package Faces Uncertain
Future Despite Unanimous Vote

RG3 Gives Legislators Stage
for History Making Ceremony

Fragile Deal Puts Craft Brewer
Bills on Track for Panel Vote

Phone Firm Subsidies Measure
Could Spark Capitol Fireworks

Democrats Would Pick Up Seats
in House Caucus Boss Proposal

Bill Would Put Map Fight to Rest
in Legislation Deadline Deluge

Lawmaker Floats Plan to Limit
Terms that Would Be Longer

Senate Trio Attempts Delicate
Balancing Act in Beer Battle

Lawmaker Envisions Prosperous
Alliance with Ex-Soviet Country

House Doctor Prescribes Fee
on Cigarettes in Recycled Bill

Capitol View and Alamo Museum
Give Bill Deluge Historical Twist

House GOP Pair Take Opposite
Paths on Car Industry Legislation

Freshmen Unity Sign of Times
in House that's Different World

Garcia Wins as Dismal Turnout
Spotlights Challenge for Dems

Industry Fight Sparks Bipartisan
Showdown at the Texas Capitol

Texas School Shooting Might
Not Affect Gun Rights Crusade

GOP Duo Enlists Bipartisan Help
for Bills at Heart of Beer Battle

Online Betting Bill Takes Page
from Playbook in New Jersey

Senate Runoff Gives TLR Shot
at Signature Win on Blue Turf

Garcia Keeps Cash Derby Lead
as SD 6 Price Tag Tops $2 Million

Speaker's Team Not Marching
in Lockstep in Texas Beer Fight

Democrat's Plan Would Legalize
Video Gaming at Bingo Parlors

Emergency Budget Plan Sails
through Texas House Lovefest

Democrat Pulls Trigger Quickly
in Bid for Austin House Opening

Texas Beer War Erupts with Bill
that Splits Wholesalers Sharply

Senate Dem Floats Drug Testing
Measure for Political Candidates

Move to Close Racing Agency
on Drawing Boards at Capitol

Dewhurst Chokes Back Emotion
Amid Character Assault Claims

GOP Senator Enters Liquor Store
Battle in Boost for Bill Advocates

Democrat Runs with Tebow
Home School Bill Texas-Style

Senate Freshman Takes Aim
at Shark Fin Trade in Texas

Tea Party Heat Could Prompt
Legislators to Punt on Game

Aggies Chief Luring Legislative
Football Bout to College Station

Republicans and Democrats Take
Divergent Approaches on Drugs

Perceptions of Bill Filing Decline
Could Be in for Rude Awakening

Texas Liquor Store Limitations
Under Heavy Fire at the Capitol

George P. Faces Tricky Gamble
on Aiming High or Playing Safe

MALC Boss Grills House Leaders
on School Funding Panel Snub

Lawmaker's Interest in AG Race
Could Be Abbott Foreshadowing

House Dem Hopes Ex-GOP Foe's
Support Doesn't Backfire in SD 6

Lawmakers Scramble to Claim
Aggie Star as One of Their Own

Rookies Sponsoring More Than
Six Dozen Measures in House

Ex-Lawmaker's Main Fame Claim
Came as Local Republican Chair

Special Session Prospects Jump
with School Finance Court Ruling

Senator and Regent May Have
Had Temporary Calming Effect

House Budget Panel Features
12 Freshmen and Sophomores

House Speaker Straus Unveils
New Committee Assignments

Tax Dedication Plan Could Give
Texas Highways Some Payback

Rivalry Revival Plan Top Draw
in Parade of Legislation Filing

Perry Backs Tax Refunds Vote
and Some Rainy Day Spending

Rivalry Revival Plan Top Draw
in Parade of Legislation Filing

Garcia and Alvarado Heading
to Overtime Battle for Senate

Bipartisan Medicaid Deal Could
Be Possibility in Texas Wrangling

House Republican Pours Fuel
on Birther Furor with New Bill

Republican Sees Fall Defeat
as Gubernatorial Springboard

New Senate Revenue Panel Has
Potential for Significant Clout

GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind
Gradual Repeal of Business Tax

GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind
Gradual Repeal of Business Tax

Branch Money Machine Rolls
with Statewide Bid Potential

TAB Floats Margins Tax Fixes
and Student Sales Tax Breaks

Abbott Widens Cash Lead Amid
Speculation on Governor Race

GOP Faction Fighting Stage Set
in Texas House Rules Showdown

Rules Fight Showcases Straus
Strength and Dems' Priorities

GOP Faction Fighting Stage Set
in Texas House Rules Showdown

Garcia Seeks to Pin Vouchers
Albatross on Chief SD 6 Rival

Senate Dem Saw Rules Change
Coming Despite Dewhurst Pitch

Lawmaker Backs Pre-Emptive
Strike on Gun Control Measures

Senate Dem Saw Rules Change
Coming Despite Dewhurst Pitch

Horns Have Plurality in Session
Where 90% are College Grads

Senate Republicans Say Sunset
Rule Change Not Zaffirini Slap

Straus Claims Slam-Dunk Victory
in 1st Unanimous Vote in 12 Years

New House Dem Gives Family
Triple Crown on Opening Day

Special House Sessions Emerge
as Dem Idea on Rules Changes

GOP Caucus Chief Hopeful Touts
Plan on Floor Fighting Strategy

Legislator Revives Push to Slap
State Regulations on Sex Shops

Rare Alcohol Regulation Changes
Could Be on Legislature Horizon

Texas House Committee
Rankings Show Who's on Speaker Wave Length

Texas Legislature Power
Rankings in Countdown
to the Regular Session

 

Texas House Freshmen
Raised Nearly $13 Million
for Winning Bids in 2012
 King and Bonnen tops overall as Villalba ranks first in donor cash with Dem trio among leaders.

 

Conservatives Have 2-1 Edge Among Republican Rookies
in Early 2013 Rankings
House freshmen fairly evenly divided between tea party types, GOP establishment and Dems.

 

Texas Fantasy Legislature: Republicans in High Places Enjoy Elite Draft Status
Mock draft for hypothetical league with scoring system and teams and senators, freshmen and Dem minimums.

 

Best of the Texas General
Election: Dems Capitalize
on Limited Opportunities

Texas Political Consultants Scorecard: Dem Duo Has
Winning Roadmaps

 

Top 20 Texas Donors Fuel
State Politics with Donations
of Half-Million at Least
Texans who spend $26 million include perennial GOP givers and Dem trial lawyer backers.

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