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
Take care of your own during coronavirus crisis — and remember children, inmates, elderly and others who can’t	Houston Chronicle	Editorial	03/16/20	3 doc(s)
Two Views: A pandemic reveals our interdependence	Austin American Statesman	Smith, G.	03/16/20	3 doc(s)
Two Views: Here’s why expanding Medicaid isn’t the answer	Austin American Statesman	Balat, D.	03/16/20	5 doc(s)
Sun starting to shine on Texas government	Houston Chronicle	Shannon, K.	03/16/20	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Austin doctor becoming city’s face of coronavirus response	Austin American Statesman	Plohetski, T.	03/16/20	6 doc(s)
Coronavirus in Texas: Prison population at risk of outbreak	Austin American Statesman	Priest, J.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
Coronavirus cases in Austin climb to 5	Austin American Statesman	Mulder, B.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
Parkland to begin limited drive-through coronavirus testing today	Dallas Morning News	Smith, L.	03/16/20	3 doc(s)
For the uninsured, including many immigrants, concerns about coronavirus testing costs running high	Dallas Morning News	Keomoungkhoun, N.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
‘Complete confusion’ at DFW Airport as coronavirus screenings lead to massive crowds	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Johnson, K.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
Texas grocery stores cutting hours and limiting purchases because of coronavirus	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Ranker, L.	03/16/20	3 doc(s)
‘Large numbers’ of Texas kids could miss rest of school year, education commissioner warns	Houston Chronicle	Carpenter, J.	03/16/20	3 doc(s)
Census outreach efforts changing amid coronavirus concerns	Austin American Statesman	Flores, N.	03/16/20	2 doc(s)
Public tours canceled at Texas Capitol in response to coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	Barragan, J.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
Grocery retailers not only scrambling to fill shelves but also shifts	Dallas Morning News	Halkias, M.	03/16/20	1 doc(s)
Is it too late to stop the coronavirus?	Dallas Morning News	Kuchment, A.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
How long will school be canceled because of COVID-19? ‘It’s not looking good.’	Dallas Morning News	Ayala, E.	03/16/20	4 doc(s)
DFW Airport running smoothly a day after coronavirus checks stalled travelers	Dallas Morning News	Scudder, C.	03/16/20	1 doc(s)
Texas officials pass new requirements for nursing homes to limit spread of coronavirus	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Johnson, K.	03/16/20
Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals to combat coronavirus	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	03/16/20	1 doc(s)
Coronavirus could spur more one-on-one meetings, boost digital ads as politicians grapple with reaching voters	Houston Chronicle	Zelinski, A.	03/16/20
For-profit cadaver business Science Care comes to Texas over official objections	Houston Chronicle	Dexheimer, E.	03/16/20	1 doc(s)
A Plano mom crusades for video after a day care worker abused her baby. But is it the right fight?	Dallas Morning News	Grigsby, S.	03/15/20	1 TX bill
How do you find a good nursing home? Curious Texas investigates	Dallas Morning News	Hacker, H.	03/15/20	4 doc(s)
As coronavirus looms, we’re in this together	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
Texans, don’t cower over coronavirus. Be patient and generous, and help the vulnerable	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Editorial	03/15/20	1 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey led to stronger policies. Chemical fires — ITC, KMCO, Exxon Mobil, TPC, Watson — should too	Houston Chronicle	West, A.	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
More than 80% of Texas nursing homes cited recently for infection control problems	Austin American Statesman	Chang, J.	03/15/20	1 doc(s)
CORONAVIRUS IN AUSTIN: Mayor bans events with 250 people or more	Austin American Statesman	Jankowski, P.	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
Water, toilet paper, hand soap and ramen: North Texas residents scramble to buy in bulk	Dallas Morning News	Arnold, K.	03/15/20	1 doc(s)
These Dallas-Fort Worth residents had coronavirus symptoms, but couldn’t get tested	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dent, M.	03/15/20
Bullying, threats, confusion. Employees describe culture under UTA president Karbhari.	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dent, M.	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
Second San Antonio resident, one evacuee test positive for coronavirus	San Antonio Express News	Caruba, L.	03/15/20	1 doc(s)
‘We can’t test everyone’: San Antonians grow frustrated as they run up against limited coronavirus testing	San Antonio Express News	Caruba, L.	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
Coronavirus in Austin: 3 test positive, including UT president’s wife	Austin American Statesman	Plohetski, T.	03/14/20
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration in Texas over coronavirus concerns	Austin American Statesman	Cobler, N.	03/14/20
UT president’s wife tests positive for coronavirus	Austin American Statesman	Korte, L.	03/14/20
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares ‘state of disaster’ over coronavirus, says drive-through testing to start in San Antonio	Dallas Morning News	Garrett, R.	03/14/20
The day when the coronavirus’ effects hit Fort Worth and Texas	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dent, M.	03/14/20
Education leaders planning for schools to remain closed beyond March because of virus	Houston Chronicle	Webb, S.	03/14/20
Gov. Abbott declares state of disaster over coronavirus; San Antonio gets first drive-thru testing site	San Antonio Express News	Goldenstein, T.	03/14/20	3 doc(s)
Spring Break just got extended for a second week	San Antonio Express News	Torralva, K.	03/14/20
Giving City: Funds created to help fill SXSW void	Austin American Statesman		03/15/20
As coronavirus spreads, Texas is fighting cities that want paid sick leave	Austin American Statesman	Dent, M.	03/15/20	2 TX bill(s) 8 doc(s)
Dallas County coronavirus cases hit 11; Collin County at 7, and Tarrant at 4; UTA student tests positive	Dallas Morning News	Marfin, C.	03/15/20
University of Texas at Arlington student confirmed to have COVID-19	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	03/15/20	3 doc(s)
Coronavirus concerns alter UIL, TAPPS, SPC athletics. Here’s what you need to know.	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Gosset, B.	03/15/20
What’s next for the boys basketball season after UIL suspends state tournament play	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Gosset, B.	03/15/20
Why close down? Do the math: Tarrant County has 2.1 million people — and 362 ICU beds	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Kennedy, B.	03/15/20	3 doc(s)
Harris Health switching to private firm for coronavirus testing	Houston Chronicle	Ackerman, T.	03/15/20	2 doc(s)
Hundreds turned out Saturday at HISD’s food distribution site. Effort will ramp up next week	San Antonio Express News	Scherer, J.	03/15/20
UIL suspends athletics across the state	Austin American Statesman	Jones, T.	03/14/20	1 doc(s)
Zimmerman won’t seek recount of one-vote loss	Austin American Statesman	Tilove, J.	03/14/20
Texas runoff candidates curbing direct voter contact amid coronavirus concerns	Austin American Statesman	Tilove, J.	03/14/20	1 doc(s)
Coronavirus upends politics as voters `hunker down,' avoiding rallies and snubbing door-to-door canvassers	Dallas Morning News	Gillman, T.	03/14/20
Doctors in Texas struggle to get masks to protect themselves from coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	Morris, A.	03/14/20
Members of UT President Gregory Fenves’ family test positive for novel coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	Mendez, M.	03/14/20	1 doc(s)
Dallas County has tested 59 people for coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	Morris, A.	03/14/20
Tarrant County College extending spring break; status of future classes not announced	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Howland, J.	03/14/20
Governor Greg Abbott declares state of disaster for Texas as coronavirus cases increase	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	03/14/20	3 doc(s)
‘No need to panic:’ Tarrant County, Fort Worth declare local disaster after 3 coronavirus cases	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Ranker, L.	03/14/20	1 doc(s)
UT confirms its first case of COVID-19 — the president’s wife	Houston Chronicle	Britto, B.	03/14/20	2 doc(s)
Galveston County confirms first presumptive coronavirus case	Houston Chronicle	Powell, N.	03/14/20
Harris County GOP chair-elect Nielsen seeks unity as he prepares to take reins from Simpson	Houston Chronicle	Scherer, J.	03/14/20
Officials shut down access to Texas prisons and Harris County jail, detention center in response to coronavirus	Houston Chronicle	Barned-Smith, S.	03/14/20	1 doc(s)
UIL, TAPPS suspending sports seasons due to coronavirus	San Antonio Express News	Hinojosa, D.	03/14/20	2 doc(s)
Parents scramble as schools extend Spring Break as a coronavirus precaution	San Antonio Express News	Malik, A.	03/14/20
We need good principals to stay longer in rural school districts		DeMatthews, D.	03/14/20
Few Virus Cases, but Austin Is Reeling ‘As If a Tornado Came Through’	New York Times	Fernandez, M.	03/14/20
House Passes Coronavirus Relief After Democrats Strike Deal With White House	New York Times	Tankersley, J.	03/14/20
Trump Declares National Emergency to Confront Coronavirus	Wall Street Journal	Lazo, A.	03/14/20

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