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The Lone Star Report: A timeline of key events LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
Opinion: The ever-unfinished business of restraining government David A. Hartman with William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
Opinion: Toward Sound Fiscal Policy for Texas David A. Hartman with William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
10 craziest state election campaigns in past 15 years William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
ISSUES IN-DEPTH: 10 noteworthy legislative accomplishments in the past 15 years William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
Are we loving our kids to debt? Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
What makes Texas a conservative state? William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
Values matter: In journalism and public life William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 45 Aug 12, 2011
Anti-groping, sanctuary cities final casualties of 2011 session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 44 July 1, 2011
Several key bills emerge victorious during special session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 44 July 1, 2011
In review: The 82nd Legislature’s Top 10 issues Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 44 July 1, 2011
OPINION: No legislative session ‘without tears and tearing of hair’ William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 44 July 1, 2011
Several key bills emerge victorious during special session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 44 July 1, 2011
Conference reports go down to wire William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 43 June 24, 2011
Anti-groping bill makes comeback, feds make concessions this time Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 43 June 24, 2011
Windstorm insurance fight may spark second special session Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 43 June 24, 2011
Governor goes light on vetoes this session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 43 June 24, 2011
OPINION: Supporters bank on Perry’s record, hope for best William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 43 June 24, 2011
Republicans: Sanctuary cities bill agrees with federal law, not anti-Hispanic Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 42 June 17, 2011
Analysis: House handled big ticket items efficiently William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 42 June 17, 2011
Analysis: Change happens, even in Texas Senate William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 42 June 17, 2011
A few key flashpoints await resolution William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 42 June 17, 2011
OPINION: Kids don't benefit from lower standards William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 42 June 17, 2011
Governor adds to call sanctuary cities, driver's license and ... what? Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 41 June 10, 2011
House amends Senate special session health reform bill Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 41 June 10, 2011
Senate, House committees pass Republican redistricting map William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 41 June 10, 2011
Special session proceeding on track William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 41 June 10, 2011
OPINION: Conservatives making progress on immigration William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 41 June 10, 2011
An anatomy of a special session Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 40 June 3, 2011
OPINION: Remembering hard-glaring, steel-jawed Gov. Bill Clements William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 40 June 3, 2011
Windstorm insurance reform bill dies; likely subject of special Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 40 June 3, 2011
School finance plan moving quickly through special session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 40 June 3, 2011
Legislation death toll continues to rise Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 40 June 3, 2011
Legislative graveyard filling up fast Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
Perry priorities top list of session survivors Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
Feds warn of Texas 'no fly zone' if anti-groping bill passes Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
Report: Cut tuition in half by making UT-faculty teach more William Lutz and Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
OPINION: Must be fun to be Rick Perry William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
House, Senate agree on budget, but school finance still unsettled William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 39 May 27,2011
Senators, House members taking budget to the brink William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 38 May 20, 2011
Congressional redistricting can pass … if everything is done right Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 38 May 20, 2011
Senate holds sanctuary cities bill hostage until security bill passes Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 38 May 20, 2011
TWIA bill on move in Senate, but outcome still uncertain Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 38 May 20, 2011
OPINION: Schools will likely raise taxes anyway William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 38 May 20, 2011
Seliger unveils draft Senate redistricting map William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 37 May 13, 2011
Analysis: Rubber of Republican supermajority meets the road Mark Lavergne and William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 37 May 13, 2011
House passes TWIA reform Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 37 May 13, 2011
Appropriations chair postpones fiscal matters bills, leaving many questions Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 37 May 13, 2011
OPINION: Bipartisanship not necessarily a virtue William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 37 May 13, 2011
House TxDOT sunset bill retains 5-member commission, adds 20 CDAs Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 36 May 6, 2011
Analysis: SBOE under fire at Capitol – again William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 36 May 6, 2011
Must-pass bills making progress, special session not likely Andy Hogue and William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 36 May 6, 2011
Two-thirds rule not dead, just irrelevant, as Senate passes budget Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 36 May 6, 2011
OPINION: How about the financial black hole known as TxDOT? Don P. Dixon Vol 15, Issue 36 May 6, 2011
Texas House passes redistricting map William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
Region-by-region breakdown of House map William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
Teacher group opposition stalls bill granting school administrators flexibility Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
Teacher evaluation bill passes Senate Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
Taking stock of LSR's Top 10 Issues of the 82nd Session Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
OPINION: What if university returned to its original mission? William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 35 Apr 29, 2011
Senate Finance committee uses Rainy Day Fund to pass budget William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
Senators call for $3.7 B more than House in health, human services Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
Shapiro schools bill helps balance budget, end target revenue William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
Committee uses accounting tricks to balance budget William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
House marks up TCEQ Sunset, but changes may not survive Senate Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
OPINION: Oil industry key to Texas being … well, Texas William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 34 Apr 22, 2011
Solomons releases state house redistricting map William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 33 Apr 15, 2011
Windstorm insurance reform would make litigation last resort Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 33 Apr 15, 2011
House gets tough on eminent domain Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 33 Apr 15, 2011
Sunset bills on the move in the Senate Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 33 Apr 15, 2011
OPINION: California lawmakers come to Texas for ideas William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 33 Apr 15, 2011
House votes for easier high school testing requirements William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
SBOE power restored in HB 6 William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
Otto bill seeks to prevent another Amazon situation Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
Environmental bills on the move Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
Analysis: House Republicans on same page in budget debate Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
OPINION: Two exams failed out of three actually is bad William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 32 Apr 8, 2011
Analysis: Session progress about average William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 31 Apr 1, 2011
OPINION: Governor's Mansion an extension of Texans, not a waste Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 31 Apr 1, 2011
Private tolling authority not included in new TxDOT Sunset bill Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 31 Apr 1, 2011
Gambling prospects in Senate next to none, leaders say Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 31 Apr 1, 2011
Supplemental budget prelude to House state finance fight Mark Lavergne and William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 31 Apr 1, 2011
Old arguments stall, fail to defeat Voter ID Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 30 Mar 25, 2011
House appropriations approves budget, Senate finance approves public education numbers William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 30 Mar 25, 2011
Williams slams tax-funded lobby opposition to revenue caps Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 30 Mar 25, 2011
Property owner rights on radar screens of Democrats, Republicans Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 30 Mar 25, 2011
OPINION: Are the state's biggest universities open to change? William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 30 Mar 25, 2011
Talk of abolition at hearing to lay out TWIA fix bills Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
Talk of abolition at hearing to lay out TWIA fix bills Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
OPINION: Converting budget crisis into taxpayer opportunity William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
Anti-budget cuts rally less about children, more about politics Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
Deal moves process forward but budget far from complete William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
Bill to end sanctuary city policies heads for House floor Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 29 Mar 18, 2011
Added seats makes congressional redistricting less painful William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
Does expanded gambling have a prayer this session? Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
Eminent domain bill barrels through, but not before House test Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
Tense moments between Perry, key House leaders on budget William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
Lawmakers hope Sunset bill streamlines, improves youth corrections Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
OPINION: Tenth Amendment means freedom of choice for states William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 28 Mar 11, 2011
Does the gun rights lobby's 'Commuter Protection Act' have a better chance this year? Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 27 Mar 04, 2011
Anti-sanctuary city bill signals comeback for conservative immigration policy Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 27 Mar 04, 2011
Insurance department, governing board taking corrective steps on windstorm insurer Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 27 Mar 04, 2011
OPINION: Will we teach our children what their forefathers died to preserve? William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 27 Mar 04, 2011
House takes own course on sonogram bill Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 27 Mar 04, 2011
House members mull possible windstorm insurance fixes Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 26 Feb 25, 2011
New census numbers challenge existing Senate GOP edge William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 26 Feb 25, 2011
Getting to know just a few more first-year lawmakers Mark Lavergne and Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 26 Feb 25, 2011
Abbott gives green light to defund Planned Parenthood Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 26 Feb 25, 2011
OPINION: For that matter, don't mess with Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio … William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 26 Feb 25, 2011
Dallas loses, suburbs win in census numbers William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
Interview: House Transportation Chairman Rep. Larry Phillips Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
Lawmakers tackle future winter blackout prevention Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
Sonogram bill likely to sail through after Senate approval Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
OPINION: Perry utters common sense, Times reporter has a cow William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
OPINION: Perry utters common sense, Times reporter has a cow William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 25 Feb 18 2011
House Committee assignments take on more Republican flavor William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
Department mergers, $10k bachelor’s degrees among surprises in State of State Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
Getting to know even more 2011 freshmen House members Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
Workforce head sees continued need for alternatives to four-year universities Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
Workforce head sees continued need for alternatives to four-year universities Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
OPINION: By the way, that sonogram is of an unborn child William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 24 Feb 11, 2011
Texas paying too much for windstorm damages, Taylor says Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
HD 48 election contest: What's next and why does it matter? Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
Getting to know some more 2011 freshmen House members Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
Dewhurst makes subtle changes to Senate committees William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
OPINION: Imagine this weather, plus Cap and Trade William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 23 Feb 04, 2011
Getting to know the new class of the 82nd Legislature Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
Senate Democrats attempt to rewrite Voter ID bill Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
State leaders address business community on budget, education William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
OPINION: School administration a treasure trove for cuts Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
OPINION: School administration a treasure trove for cuts Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 22 Jan 28, 2011
Analysis: First draft of budget hardly a cause for panic Mark Lavergne and William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
Interview: Rep. Zerwas on Texas health insurance exchange bill Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
Why was Rep. Larry Taylor inundated with open record requests? Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
Analysis: SBOE moves leftward, but only slightly so William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
OPINION: Take a chill pill, big spenders William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
OPINION: Take a chill pill, big spenders William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 21 Jan 21, 2011
Sunset panel votes to slash leadership posts, combine agencies Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 20 Jan 14, 2011
Leadership begins planning to spend $72 billion William Lutz and Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 20 Jan 14, 2011
Paxton: Speaker’s race beginning of conservative resurgence Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 20 Jan 14, 2011
Shortfall not $27 billion, state and budget leaders say William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 20 Jan 14, 2011
Policy experts discuss ways to fend off feds Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 20 Jan 14, 2011
Perry tries to shift focus during Obama visit Andy Hogue and Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
Officials look to fix driver responsibility program Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
McReynolds: Youth parole fiscally necessary Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
ISSUES IN-DEPTH: Doggett amendment would create winners, losers statewide William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
OPINION: Perry’s war on Washington could help heading into redistricting year William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
OPINION: A letter from the editor on coming changes William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
OPINION: Perry’s war on Washington could help heading into redistricting year William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
Officials look to fix driver responsibility program Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 2 Aug. 13, 2010
LSR's top 10 issues for the upcoming session William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
Legislators predict familiar themes in 82nd session transportation policy Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
Committee looks to put more future revenues in Rainy Day Fund Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
Analysis: Grassroots firestorm in Speaker race unprecedented William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
OPINION: Cuomo sounding like Perry on taxes William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 19 Jan 7, 2011
Analysis: Local politics drove Peña, Ritter party switches Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
Senate Finance Chair calls $3-4B deficit Rainy Day Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
Committee recommends windstorm rate increase; high-stakes poker ensues William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
Big changes to Railroad Commission weighed at Sunset hearing Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
OPINION: Party conversions portent of emerging political landscape William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 18 Dec 17, 2010
Interview: Rep. Larry Taylor wonders what trial lawyers are hiding William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
The Barnett Shale: A potential political football in 2011 Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
Report: Medicaid opt-out, status quo are both 'no-win' scenarios Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
Comptroller’s new measure couples educational quality, cost for school districts Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
OPINION: Cuts in education spending provide an opportunity William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
Interview: Rep. Larry Taylor wonders what trial lawyers are hiding William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 17 Dec 10, 2010
Nine candidates compete to succeed Kuempel Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
Business calls for better productivity in higher education William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
Health Commissioner: Feds would cover most costs from health insurance exchange Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
New electric grid system, at long last, goes live Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
OPINION: Low score for Travis County DA's dancing with the law William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 16 Dec 3, 2010
Sunset reviews drop on TCEQ, Railroad Commission, TYC Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
Grassroots brushfire continues in Speaker race William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
Transportation climbs session priorities list as Sunset staff releases report Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
George W. Bush Presidential Library breaks ground at SMU William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
Information resources agency costing the state big bucks, Sunset staff report finds Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
OPINION: If not now, when? William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 15 Nov 19, 2010
OPINION: Republicans have ‘solemn duty’ to scale back government William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
Analysis: Straus holds lead as Speaker’s race heats up William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
And they’re off! Bill filing begins for 82nd Legislature William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
Who are these guys?: A visit with a few incoming House freshmen Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
Analysis: Straus holds lead as Speaker’s race heats up William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 14 Nov 12, 2010
The Texas House GOP landslide: How it happened. What to expect William Lutz and Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
Texas House races show down-vote on Obama policies Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
'Community organizers' headline opening of DeLay trial Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
Republicans expand lead in statewide administration, judgeships Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
OPINION: Hispanics finding home in Texas GOP William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 13 Nov 5, 2010
House Republicans continue to lead campaign fundraising William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
Statewide Republicans use fundraising lead to promote conservative policy Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
El Paso House rematch down to the wire Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
Lawmakers prepare for electric grid overhaul Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
GOP hopes to topple Democratic stronghold in HD 85 Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
OPINION: Another victory for taxpayers? Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 12 Oct 29, 2010
Tax hikes, Obamacare big issues in Dallas House races Mark Lavergne and Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
Big races abound in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Andy Hogue and Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
Analysis: 2010 appears to be 2006 and 2008 in reverse William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
Williamson County Democratic Chairman resigns, endorses Republican in HD 52 race Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
OPINION: Educrats can't have tax-funded cake and eat it, too Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
Analysis: 2010 appears to be 2006 and 2008 in reverse William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 11 Oct 22, 2010
Chisum announces for House Speaker Andy Hogue and William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
HD 47 race GOP's best hope in blue-as-they-come Travis County Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
One tough Texas House race in Williamson County Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
Raising gas tax off the table this campaign season Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
OPINION: Perry knows Texans don't like the Trans-Texas Corridor William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 10 Oct 15, 2010
PUC caps ratepayer cost with efficiency rule Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 1 Aug. 6, 2010
Doggett amendment among public education battles Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 1 Aug. 6, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR staff Vol 15, Issue 1 Aug. 6, 2010
OPINION: ObamaCare prompts courts, voters to act William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 1 Aug. 6, 2010
Key Democrats trail on campaign funding reports William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
Both parties hopeful in White's home county Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
Texas spending more, getting less from higher ed system Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
Silver lining if Cap and Trade hits Texas? Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
OPINION: State property tax won't fix school finance William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 09 Oct 8, 2009
Shaw: Tailoring rule creates much uncertainty for Texas businesses Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
Analysis: Liberals aim at conservative education leaders as election nears Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
Elections entering home stretch William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
TPPF panel sees fat to cut in budget Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
OPINION: The Texas Way of Life William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 08 Oct 1, 2010
Interview: TCEQ Chair Bryan Shaw (part 1) Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
SBOE fights to protect school fund from economic raids William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
Paredes: Higher ed funding methods ‘unsustainable’ Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
Farm Bureau’s sitting out gov race no slam on Perry or White Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
Perry touts Texas’ accomplishments: So why is the media surprised William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 07 Sept 24, 2010
Illegal immigration a pocketbook issue for GOP in 2010 Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
In lawsuit, red-light camera proponents call referendum racist Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
Cap Metro jumps on board online transparency trend Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
Tort reform, the budget top campaign issues William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
TCEQ officials: EPA proposed deal just one option for flex holders Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
OPINION: Is Bill Powers really interested in change? William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 06 Sept 17, 2010
Houston voting irregularities could impact general election Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
White campaign puts budget into focus William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
Additional state health staff peanuts compared to Medicaid growth Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
No education stimulus dollars for Texas William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
OPINION: Democrats see no voter fraud, hear no voter fraud William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
Additional state health staff peanuts compared to Medicaid growth Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
Additional state health staff peanuts compared to Medicaid growth Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 05 Sept 10, 2010
Voter irregularities abound in Harris County Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
Interest groups debate how to solve budget crunch William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
DOJ letter on TYC problems marks start of long investigative process Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
Statewide windstorm insurance public option to make TWIA solvent? Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
OPINION: Texas leaders not taking it from EPA, Obama regime Peggy Venable Vol 15, Issue 04, Aug 27, 2010
Interview: Duncan talks possible fixes to Entergy problems Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
Solomons: Action likely on illegal immigration next year William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
Fraser kicks off new committee with EPA slamfest Mark Lavergne Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
Seven universities make case for tier-one funds Andy Hogue Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
OPINION: Paper-pushing bureaucrats abound in Texas colleges William Murchison Vol 15, Issue 03 Aug 20, 2010
ISSUES IN-DEPTH: Analysis: Key events to watch for as Election 2010 approaches William Lutz Vol 15, Issue 01 Aug. 6, 2010
Analysis: Arson report doesn't paint full picture Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 9 Oct 16, 2009
Social media changing how races are run, and won Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 9 Oct 16, 2009
Ballot propositions do not create statewide property tax William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 9 Oct 16, 2009
Around Texas LSR Staff Vol 14, Issue 9 Oct 16, 2009
Posthumous praise for Justice rings hollow William Murchison Vol 14, Issue 9 Oct 16, 2009
Interview: Hammond calls for higher standards in public schools Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
Farm Bureau backs KBH; TxDOT axes TTC- 35 Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
Proposition 4 inspires pro, con campaigns William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
Now that the TTC is shelved, what’s next for the 35 corridor? Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
Around Texas LSR Staff Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
Gay marriage ruling strains judicial credibility William Murchison Vol 14, Issue 8 Oct 9, 2009
More flexibility in Senate map than in House William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
Eleven amendments up for statewide vote Nov. 3 Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
Race for Texas GOP chairman wide open William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
ISSUES IN-DEPTH: Workforce commissioners look to cushion blow on employers Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
AROUND TEXAS LSR Staff Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
OPINION: What’s eating the Republican Party in Texas? William Murchison Vol 14, Issue 7 Oct 2, 2009
PUC holds summit on federal emissions caps Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 6 Sept 25, 2009
Self-evaluation reports provide glimpse into Sunset Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 6 Sept 25, 2009
ISSUES IN-DEPTH: HHSC: Health reform has major state budget consequences William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 6 Sept 25, 2009
Around Texas Staff Vol 14, Issue 6 Sept 25, 2009
OPINION: Texas Tomorrow Fund fix needed Peggy Venable and Nina Sidoryanskaya Vol 14, Issue 6 Sept 25, 2009
Interview: PUC Chairman Barry Smitherman, pt. 2 William Lutz and Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
Recently open House, Senate seats heat up ’10 race Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
Analysis: SBOE fight over portrait of America William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
SSUES IN-DEPTH: Comptroller’s office practices transparency measures it pushes Mark Lavergne Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
Around Texas Staff Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
SBOE keeps Christmas merry in public schools William Murchison Vol 14, Issue 5 Sept 18 2009
TEA to release questionable accountability ratings William Lutz Vol 14, Issue 46 July 30, 2010
SBOE seeks to dedicate funding for charters Andy Hogue Vol 14, Issue 46 July 30, 2010
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