The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline	Newspaper	Columnist	Date	Related Links
Reflections on the ‘banality of evil’ on International Holocaust Remembrance Day	Dallas Morning News	Editorial	01/27/20	2 doc(s)
2019 was another scorcher	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	01/27/20	4 doc(s)
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, let’s remember the current refugees whom Gov. Abbott wants to turn away	Dallas Morning News	Paley, A.	01/27/20	2 doc(s)
Celebrating school choice in Texas	San Antonio Express News	Steinhauser, R.	01/27/20
Deepwater Horizon settlement money to be used for new coastal land purchase	Austin American Statesman	Price, A.	01/27/20	4 doc(s)
How Dallas-area schools are beefing up security after fatal shooting	Dallas Morning News	Smith, C.	01/27/20
Texas districts are dramatically cutting back on suspensions. Can Beaumont learn from them?	Houston Chronicle	Carpenter, J.	01/27/20
Two stabbing victims identified as UT students	Austin American Statesman	Hall, K.	01/27/20
Texas A&M student thought to have coronavirus tests negative, officials said	Austin American Statesman	Moreno-Lozano, L.	01/27/20	1 doc(s)
From his independent perch, Bernie Sanders launching Democratic Party takeover	Dallas Morning News	Jeffers Jr., G.	01/27/20
The test: Can Democrats flip the most watched Republican district in Texas?	Houston Chronicle	Zelinski, A.	01/27/20
Capital murder trial set for San Antonio man accused of fatally shooting police officer while he sat in patrol SUV	San Antonio Express News	Zavala, E.	01/27/20
Foster kids need housing, not cots at state offices	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	01/26/20	1 TX bill
After Dallas tornadoes, it’s past time for FEMA to release federal disaster relief funding	Dallas Morning News	Ed.	01/26/20	2 doc(s)
We recommend Lulu Seikaly in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District	Dallas Morning News	Editorial	01/26/20
Texans, before you can vote in primaries, you must be registered. Here’s what to do	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Editorial	01/26/20
Thumbs: Aggies beef with Harvard; Texas brands duke it out	Houston Chronicle	Editorial	01/25/20
Stuck in traffic? Washington is in Texas’ way	Austin American Statesman	Roy, C.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Texas cannot pave its way out of traffic problems	Dallas Morning News	Schrank, D.	01/26/20	2 doc(s)
Forget red-flag laws to tackle guns. Here’s a better way that focuses on mental health	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Lott, J.	01/26/20	2 doc(s)
This year is a turning point for Texas as Latinos once again outnumber Anglos	Houston Chronicle	Parker, R.	01/26/20	1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
I thought my baby had measles in Austin	Austin American Statesman	Perri, S.	01/25/20	1 doc(s)
Texas, don’t throw out the STAAR exam just because you don’t like the results	Dallas Morning News	Wicks, A.	01/25/20	2 doc(s)
San Antonio should vote on aquifer protection, greenway trails	San Antonio Express News	Peace, A.	01/25/20	3 doc(s)
TRS rent starts at $326,000 per month	Austin American Statesman	Sechler, B.	01/26/20	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
‘When, not if it happens’: Factors favor possible Austin megawildfire event	Austin American Statesman	Osbourne, H.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Texas could put a Democrat over the top, but presidential candidates still focused on early contests	Dallas Morning News	Jeffers Jr., G.	01/26/20
Will Fort Worth area Democrats survive competitive primaries to flip red seats blue?	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	01/26/20
Texas lobbyists and politicians dodged $800k in fines, thanks to weak campaign finance laws	Houston Chronicle	Goldenstein, T.	01/26/20	4 doc(s)
Lake Conroe to Kingwood: Look elsewhere for help with flooding	Houston Chronicle	Foxhall, E.	01/26/20	2 doc(s)
Chief Manley on pot: ‘At this point, nothing will change’	Austin American Statesman	Wilson, M.	01/25/20	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Massive west Houston explosion claims two lives, devastates Gessner-area neighborhoods	Houston Chronicle	Barned-Smith, S.	01/25/20
Democrats’ Senate candidates a fiery bunch	Austin American Statesman	Herman, K.	01/26/20
Has Austin removed legal consequences for where ‘homeless lie, sleep...defecate?’	Austin American Statesman	Mekelburg, M.	01/26/20	3 doc(s)
Thousands take part in Texas Rally for Life at Capitol	Austin American Statesman	Osbourne, H.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Democrats vying for U.S. Senate seat woo AFL-CIO	Austin American Statesman	Tilove, J.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
News’ journalists talk about ‘Guardians,’ the true-crime series, at ‘Behind the Story’ event	Dallas Morning News	Perez, N.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Yo, Arizona! Don’t deregulate your electricity market like Texas unless you want games galore	Dallas Morning News	Lieber, D.	01/26/20	1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Dem Senate candidates focus on Cornyn in debate, say they’re more in sync with Texans than GOP senator	Dallas Morning News	Garrett, R.	01/26/20
Galveston repeals gun regulations after AG’s letter	Houston Chronicle	Powell, N.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Democrats tout labor-friendly bona fides in U.S. Senate debate	Houston Chronicle	Wermund, B.	01/26/20
Dan Crenshaw is right to say that Republicans can’t afford to ignore climate change	Houston Chronicle	Grieder, E.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Mayor Sylvester Turner: More must be done to keep Houstonians safe from chemical accidents	Houston Chronicle	Morris, M.	01/26/20	1 doc(s)
Fee structure adopted for Managed Lands Deer Program	Houston Chronicle	Wyatt, M.	01/26/20	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Woman stabs several people in random attacks in downtown Austin, chief says	Austin American Statesman	Hall, K.	01/25/20	1 doc(s)
City asks UT for month-to-month extension of Muny lease	Austin American Statesman	Korte, L.	01/25/20	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Austin City Council Recap	Austin American Statesman	Wilson, M.	01/25/20	1 TX bill
Galveston repeals gun regulations to avoid lawsuit	Austin American Statesman	A.P. Wire	01/25/20	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
State history museum honors 3 as ‘History-Making Texans’	Austin American Statesman	Barnes, M.	01/25/20
U.S. House candidate criticizes Cedar Park council member	Austin American Statesman	Osborn, C.	01/25/20
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses economic development on first White House visit since taking office	Dallas Morning News	Benning, T.	01/25/20	1 doc(s)
Rep. Henry Cuellar gets dark money help as he defends against progressive challenger	Houston Chronicle	Wermund, B.	01/25/20
So Long, California? Goodbye, Texas? Taxpayers Decide Some States Aren’t Worth It	Wall Street Journal	Kusisto, L.	01/27/20

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