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
Draw districts for the people, not the politicians	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	09/10/19	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
GOP should follow Patrick’s lead on background checks	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	09/10/19
Texas leaders take steps in the right direction on mass murders, but it’ll take action to save lives	Dallas Morning News	Editorial	09/10/19	1 doc(s)
Unfair driver program at its final exit	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	09/10/19	1 TX bill
Gun ownership as God-given right defended	San Antonio Express News	Lowry, R.	09/10/19
Texas leads coalition of states targeting Google in antitrust probe	Austin American Statesman	Sechler, B.	09/10/19	1 doc(s)
After admissions scandal, UT says no other athletes improperly admitted	Austin American Statesman	Korte, L.	09/10/19	3 doc(s)
For some Texans, nearest abortion clinic is 250 miles away	Dallas Morning News	Crary, D.	09/10/19	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn may draw challenge from Tea Party Republican from North Texas	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Tinsley, A.	09/10/19
AG urged state not to compensate ex-inmate	Houston Chronicle	Blakinger, K.	09/10/19	3 doc(s)
Paxton leading AGs in probe of Google	San Antonio Express News	Goldenstein, T.	09/10/19
Bexar moving to stem gun violence	San Antonio Express News	Huddleston, S.	09/10/19	2 doc(s)
Texas court asked to halt execution over allegations trial judge was anti-Semitic	Austin American Statesman	Lindell, C.	09/10/19	4 doc(s)
Only one bribe was offered in admissions scandal, University of Texas report finds	Dallas Morning News	Allen, R.	09/10/19	2 doc(s)
North Texas lawmaker seriously mulling challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn	Dallas Morning News	Jeffers Jr., G.	09/10/19	2 TX bill(s)
Fort Worth mayor, Texas police chiefs join national call for tighter gun restrictions	Dallas Morning News	Cobler, P.	09/10/19	3 doc(s)
UT ends probe after admissions scandal	Houston Chronicle	Britto, B.	09/10/19	2 doc(s)
State Democrats say key to 2020 is wooing new voters	Houston Chronicle	Wermund, B.	09/10/19
Group sues city over Chick-fil-A ban	San Antonio Express News	Fechter, J.	09/10/19	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Challenger of Cuellar receives backing from Sen. Warren	San Antonio Express News	Wermund, B.	09/10/19
South San board to fill vacancies	San Antonio Express News	Torralva, K.	09/10/19
Abbott’s orders on guns help, but real action needed	Beaumont Enterprise	Editorial	09/08/19	1 doc(s)
UTMB could use a softer touch in bill collection	Galveston Daily News	Elder, L.	09/08/19
No need for special session; sound policy requires deliberate process	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Editorial	09/08/19	1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick right on closing stranger-to-stranger gun loophole	Waco Tribune Herald	Editorial	09/08/19
Executive Orders: Texas governor hopes better information flow will detect potential threats	Texarkana Gazette	Editorial	09/07/19	1 doc(s)
What will Texas do to change its deadly status quo? Consider these options	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Editorial	09/06/19	8 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Quanah Parker’s legacy worthy of Texas observance	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Editorial	09/06/19	1 TX bill
Falling for fall's timeless traditions	Lufkin Daily News	Ashby, T.	09/09/19	2 TX bill(s)
To ex-smoker, new law raising tobacco-buying age is a breath of fresh air	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Jimenez, N.	09/07/19	1 TX bill
The delicate balance of protecting Texans in a state that worships guns	Victoria Advocate	Ramsey, R.	09/07/19	3 doc(s)
New law gives Galveston County Judge Mark Henry an unexpected pay raise	Galveston Daily News	Ferguson, J.	09/08/19	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
New state rule increases penalties for porch pirates	Galveston Daily News	Heath, K.	09/08/19	1 TX bill
Lt. Gov. Patrick becomes 1st high-profile Texas Republican to buck the NRA's muscle	Wichita Falls Record News	Moritz, J.	09/08/19	2 doc(s)
County officials focus on future following legislative session	Wichita Falls Record News	Kowalick, C.	09/08/19
Hotel taxes to help pay for Galveston beach projects	Galveston Daily News	Heath, K.	09/07/19	1 TX bill
Lubbock’s Perry, Burrows receive Texas rural hospitals award	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Staff	09/07/19	1 TX bill
Hughes named chair of Texas Senate State Affairs Committee	Texarkana Gazette	Richter, K.	09/07/19
State employees union and representatives demand pay raise for workers	Valley Morning Star	Reyna, N.	09/07/19
Joe Biden leads, Beto O'Rourke 2nd in presidential poll of Texas Democrats	Abilene Reporter-News	Moritz, J.	09/06/19	1 doc(s)
New state law prompts change to Amarillo city ordinance on dog-friendly patios	Amarillo Globe-News	Clark, D.	09/06/19	1 TX bill
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive orders to address gun violence	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Moritz, J.	09/06/19	5 doc(s)
‘Conservative Democrat’ announces run against Congressman Louie Gohmert	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Mansfield, E.	09/06/19
Yes or no? Ballot proposition that would ban state income tax causing confusion	Wichita Falls Record News	Kowalick, C.	09/06/19	1 TX bill
Democrat Gilbert announces bid to seek nomination to challenge Rep. Gohmert in 2020 congressional race	Longview News-Journal	Evans, G.	09/06/19
Hughes named chairman of Senate State Affairs Committee	Longview News-Journal	Evans, G.	09/06/19
Lawmakers discuss 86th legislative session	Lufkin Daily News	Huff, J.	09/06/19	3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Republican Gerrymander Whiz Had Wider Influence Than Was Known	New York Times	Wines, M.	09/10/19
In Texas, a Lone House Democrat Has an ‘A’ Rating From the N.R.A. Can He Survive?	New York Times	Stolberg, S.	09/10/19
Stores Could Just Ban Guns, but Open-Carry Foes Back Requests as a Step	New York Times	Corkery, M.	09/10/19
Republicans Want Stricter Gun Laws. Republican Voters, That Is.	New York Times	Lerer, L.	09/10/19
Public hearing/formal meeting notice			09/10/19

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