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Austin joins legal fight over fees not paid to cities by Netflix, other streaming services Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 12/10/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Municipal government; Telecommunications fees and taxes
Even in a pandemic, here is a tax that Texas Republicans can cut Dallas Morning News Giovanetti, T. 03/11/2021 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise taxes
Victoria needs to act to break Suddenlink monopoly Victoria Advocate Editorial 11/24/2019 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Electric cooperatives; Kolkhorst, Lois; Morrison, Geanie; Rural Internet access; Telecommunications infrastructure; Victoria, Texas
Bills retiring lawmaker Troy Fraser lists as best work Abilene Reporter-News Jaklewicz, G. 01/15/2017 1 TX bill Fraser, Troy; Legislative turnover
Supreme Court declines to hear state appeal of cable lawsuit Austin American Statesman Dinges, G. 06/19/2012 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cable telecommunications providers; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Appeals court: Texas cable franchise law unconstitutional Austin American Statesman Dinges, G. 01/14/2012 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements
Some say the American Legislative Exchange Council influences legislation too much in Texas and U.S. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Batheja, A. 12/04/2011 1 TX bill American Legislative Exchange Council; Fraser, Troy; Geren, Charlie; Government travel; Jackson, Jim; King, Phil; Legislature, Texas; McClendon, Ruth Jones; National Conference of State Legislatures
Bill seeks state-issued franchise deals for cable providers Austin American Statesman Dinges, G. 04/07/2011 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Carona, John; Franchise agreements; Municipalities; Public access television
Texas bans car phones (wink, wink) Houston Chronicle Casey, R. 07/25/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cellular telephones; Lobbyists; Local ordinances; Menéndez, José; Real estate agents; School buses; School safety; Teenage drivers
Time is ripe for the lobbies Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/28/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) AT&T; Cable telecommunications providers; Darby, Drew; Dunnam, Jim; Farrar, Jessica; Goolsby, Tony; Haggerty, Pat; Krusee, Michael 'Mike'; Laney, James E. 'Pete'; Lobbyists; Pickett, Joe; Pitts, Jim; State budgets; Sunset review process; Telecommunications deregulation; Transportation, Texas Department of; Watson, Kirk
North Texas governments and businesses know they have to 'pay to play' in Austin Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 02/01/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Eppstein, Bryan; Fort Worth, Texas; Hillco Partners; Lewis, Gibson D. 'Gib'; Lobbyists; Municipal government; North Texas
PUC votes to reduce fee that subsidizes rural service Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 04/26/2008 1 TX bill AT&T; Cable telecommunications providers; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Rural areas; Telephone deregulation; Telephone service; Universal Service Fund; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Phone bills might shrink a bit if companies reach agreement Austin American Statesman Ladendorf, K. 03/27/2008 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Telecommunications fees and taxes; Telephone service; Universal Service Fund
AT&T letter supporting King draws criticism Fort Worth Star-Telegram Root, J. 01/16/2008 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) AT&T; Conflicts of interest; Government ethics; King, Phil; Political action committees; Texas House campaigns; Tison, Joe
It's not the legislators' ball Fort Worth Star-Telegram Janek, K. 12/27/2007 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Football; Janek, Kyle L.; NFL Network
AT&T screens game for legislators Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 11/30/2007 1 TX bill AT&T; Football; Legislative staff; Legislators; Lobbyists; NFL Network; Telecommunications deregulation
For lawmakers, big game will be on the big screen Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 11/29/2007 1 TX bill AT&T; Cable telecommunications providers; Football; King, Phil; Legislators; NFL Network; Telecommunications deregulation
NFL TV fight has new venue: Texas Capitol Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 11/06/2007 1 TX bill Brimer, Kim; Cable telecommunications providers; Dallas Cowboys; King, Phil; NFL Network; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sorry, wrong number: disconnect outdated telephone tax Amarillo Globe-News Ogle, S. 10/01/2007 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Universal Service Fund
Lawmaker is no stranger to power struggle Fort Worth Star-Telegram Batheja, A. 05/17/2007 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cable telecommunications providers; Campaign contributors; Craddick, Tom; Electric utility deregulation; Electric utility rates and charges; King, Phil; Lobbyists; McCall, Brian; Parental notification of abortion; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Telecommunications deregulation; TXU Corp.
Getting the wrong number on fees Fort Worth Star-Telegram Newton, C. 04/30/2007 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) National Federation of Independent Business; Telecommunications fees and taxes; Universal Service Fund
Wrong number Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 04/17/2007 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Fast Internet is going rural Dallas Morning News Smith, A. 02/16/2007 1 TX bill AT&T; Broadband infrastructure; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Rural Internet access; Telecommunications deregulation; TXU Corp.
Defending local control Austin American Statesman Williams, C. 12/05/2006 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cable telecommunications providers; Consumer protection; Federal Communications Commission, U.S.; Franchise agreements; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Telecommunications deregulation
Utility commission to study phone tax Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 12/02/2006 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) AT&T; Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Telecommunications deregulation; Telecommunications fees and taxes; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Universal Service Fund
Investor's guide to guv contest Houston Chronicle Casey, R. 11/05/2006 1 TX bill Bell, Chris; Campaign contributors; Friedman, Kinky; Gubernatorial candidates; O'Quinn, John M.; Perry, Bob; Perry, Rick; Public opinion polls; SBC Communications; Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
Texas No. 1 in legislators-turned-lobbyists Dallas Morning News Brooks, K. 10/13/2006 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Baxter, Todd; Brown, J.E. 'Buster'; Ceverha, Bill; Johnson, Cliff; Jones, Neal 'Buddy'; Legislators; Lewis, Gibson D. 'Gib'; Lobbyists; Schlueter, Stan; Shelley, Dan; Sibley, David; Texans for Public Justice; Toomey, Mike; Wohlgemuth, Arlene
State to assume oversight of Charter cable in 7 cities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Batheja, A. 08/11/2006 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Fees; Franchise agreements; Public Utility Commission of Texas
Cable industry seeks to kill an economic stimulus for rural Texas Austin American Statesman Haverlah, S. 07/18/2006 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Rural areas; Telecommunications fees and taxes; Telephone rates; Universal Service Fund
Low-income Texans miss out on phone aid Fort Worth Star-Telegram McUsic, T. 07/10/2006 1 TX bill Low-income families; Telephone service; Universal Service Fund
TUSF program should remain in some form Midland Reporter Telegram Editorial 06/30/2006 1 TX bill Low-income families; Telephone service; Universal Service Fund
Texas law may set standard nationwide Fort Worth Star-Telegram Batheja, A. 06/09/2006 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; King, Phil; Telecommunications deregulation
Legislature may discard $2 telephone tax El Paso Times Bracamontes, R. 06/05/2006 1 TX bill Rural areas; Telecommunications fees and taxes; Telephone service; Universal Service Fund
Swarming Capitol paid off for SBC San Antonio Express News Nowlin, S. 04/13/2006 1 TX bill AT&T; Baxter, Todd; Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Fraser, Troy; King, Phil; Legislative campaign contributions; Lobbyists; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Lobbyists' money talks - softly, but it's heard San Antonio Express News Sandberg, L. 04/12/2006 1 TX bill Abramoff, Jack; Campaign contributions; Campaign contributors; DeLay, Tom; Legislators; Lobbyists; Madla, Frank; Public interest groups; Soft money
Governor touts SB5 Tyler Morning Telegraph Collette, M. 02/17/2006 1 TX bill Perry, Rick; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation
Perry: Rural Texas wins with DSL plan Lubbock Avalanche Journal Lunsford, D. 02/16/2006 1 TX bill AT&T; Broadband infrastructure; Duncan, Robert; Franchise agreements; Jones, Delwin; Perry, Rick; Rural Internet access
Perry to tout benefits of Bill 5 during appearance in New Deal Lubbock Avalanche Journal Lunsford, D. 02/14/2006 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Franchise agreements; Telecommunications deregulation
Costs on many services, including electric, to rise Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 12/27/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Construction industry; Food stamps; Hurricane Katrina; Prescription drug importation; System Benefit Fund; Telephone rates; Wholesale natural gas prices
Lobbyists aid many sides San Antonio Express News Tedesco, J. 12/15/2005 1 TX bill Brown, J.E. 'Buster'; Conflicts of interest; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Puente, Robert; San Antonio, Texas; Shields, Christopher; Texas Landowners Conservancy
Right to lobby Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/02/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Houston Independent School District; Legislative process; Lobbyists; School districts
Education lobby's expense scrutinized Houston Chronicle Elliott, J. 12/01/2005 1 TX bill Grusendorf, Kent; Lobbyists; School districts
Don't just fume about inane Austin lawmakers Houston Chronicle Robison, C. 11/20/2005 1 TX bill Legislative turnover; Legislators; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Politics; Special sessions
SBC's plan for TV coming into focus Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 11/18/2005 1 TX bill Internet-based television; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telecommunications infrastructure; Verizon Communications, Inc.
SBC plans $800 million for TV, DSL San Antonio Express News Nowlin, S. 11/18/2005 1 TX bill Broadband infrastructure; Internet; Internet-based television; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telecommunications infrastructure
Yes: measure helps curb high cable TV costs El Paso Times Berthoud, J. 10/30/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Lawsuits; Telecommunications deregulation
No: that's why cable operators are suing Texas El Paso Times Kinney, T. 10/30/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Digital divide; Franchise agreements; Telecommunications deregulation
Why cable operators are suing Lone Star State Amarillo Globe-News Kinney, T. 10/10/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Telecommunications deregulation
TV service line-up needs revision Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hahn, B. 09/19/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Franchise agreements; Internet-based television; Telecommunications deregulation
Who spent how much in Austin - and what it bought Houston Chronicle Robison, C. 09/18/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Political action committees
Perry and priorities Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 09/15/2005 1 TX bill Judge salaries; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Perry, Rick; School finance; Telecommunications deregulation
Telecom law passed Dallas Morning News Editorial 09/13/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone rates; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Cable firms sue to stop telecom law Austin American Statesman Staff 09/09/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; Lawsuits; Perry, Rick; Public Utility Commission of Texas; SBC Communications; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Cable group sues governor, regulators Dallas Morning News Staff 09/09/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Lawsuits; Perry, Rick; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Telecommunications deregulation
Perry approves changes to telecom laws Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 09/08/2005 1 TX bill Gubernatorial powers; King, Phil; Perry, Rick; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation
Telecommunications bill is signed into law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 09/08/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Consumers Union; Perry, Rick; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation
New state law gives SBC, Verizon firmer footing in cable TV San Antonio Express News Nowlin, S. 09/08/2005 1 TX bill Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Cable telecommunications providers; King, Phil; Perry, Rick; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
On telecom, Texas is set to bring on competition Austin American Statesman Mehlman, B. 08/31/2005 1 TX bill Broadband infrastructure; Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Internet; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone rates
New laws cover myriad subjects San Angelo Standard Times Eaton, T. 08/28/2005 1 TX bill Alternative energy; Asbestos lawsuits; Campbell, Scott; Fraser, Troy; Paxton, Ken; SBC Communications; School finance; State budgets; Telecommunications deregulation; Tort reform; Verizon Communications, Inc.; Water desalination; Water masters; Water pipelines; Workers' compensation
A wrong number Fort Worth Star-Telegram Morstad, T. 08/22/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Internet; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone deregulation; Telephone rates; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Politicians may soon learn failure to act has consequences Austin American Statesman Embry, J. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 79th Legislature; Baxter, Todd; Business taxes; Gattis, Dan; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; School finance; Shapiro, Florence; Special sessions; Strama, Mark; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Tax system; Teacher salaries; Textbooks
It's over: Legislators head home Corpus Christi Caller Times Staff 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 79th Legislature; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Eminent domain; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Judge salaries; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; School finance; Seaman, Gene; Special sessions; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation; Textbooks
School finance failure produces lots of blame Dallas Morning News Hoppe, C. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 79th Legislature; Craddick, Tom; Perry, Rick; School board campaigns and elections; School districts; School finance; School year; Special sessions; Teacher salaries; Textbooks
Session ends without reform El Paso Times Grissom, B. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Budget execution authority; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Haggerty, Pat; Perry, Rick; Pickett, Joe; School finance; School finance lawsuits; Special sessions; Texas Tech School of Medicine at El Paso; Textbooks
Special session proves fruitless Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Armbrister, Kenneth 'Ken'; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Perry, Rick; School finance; Special sessions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Whitmire, John; Zedler, Bill
Perry blames lobbyists and lawmakers' lack of will Houston Chronicle Elliott, J. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Budget execution authority; Campaign contributors; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Emergency medical services; Franchise taxes; Lobbyists; Looney, Rob; Messer, Bill; Nursing homes; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; School finance; Special sessions; Teacher salaries; Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy; Texas Tech School of Medicine at El Paso; Textbooks
Perry takes action of own San Angelo Standard Times Eaton, T. 08/20/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Budget execution authority; Campbell, Scott; Classroom instruction; Duncan, Robert; Executive orders; Fraser, Troy; Perry, Rick; School finance; Telecommunications; Texas Tech School of Medicine at El Paso; Textbooks
Attendance sparse as Legislature shuts down El Paso Times Grissom, B. 08/19/2005 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Chavez, Norma; Craddick, Tom; Haggerty, Pat; Property taxes; Quintanilla, Inocente 'Chente'; School finance; School finance lawsuits; Shapleigh, Eliot
Persistence pays off for SBC, Verizon Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 08/19/2005 1 TX bill Lobbyists; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
SBC lobbying fruitful in Austin Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 08/19/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Cable and Telecommunications Association, Texas; Lobbyists; Political action committees; Public Utility Commission of Texas; SBC Communications; Special sessions; Telecommunications deregulation; Texans for Public Justice; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.
The three stooges Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/19/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Business taxes; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Lobbyists; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; Robin Hood; SBC Communications; School finance; Special sessions; Supreme Court, Texas; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Texas needs to stand up to big phone companies Austin American Statesman Morstad, T. 08/18/2005 1 TX bill AT&T; Cellular telephones; Internet; Lobbyists; Perry, Rick; Public Utility Commission of Texas; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Phone lobby spent big to outmaneuver cable rivals Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 08/18/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Campaign contributors; Dewhurst, David; Ethics Commission, Texas; Franchise agreements; Grande Communications Inc.; Lobbyists; Perry, Rick; SBC Communications; School finance; Special sessions; Telecommunications deregulation; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Speaker: school finance is dead Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dyer, R. 08/17/2005 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Educational equity; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; Robin Hood; School administration; School finance; Strayhorn, Carole Keeton; Supreme Court, Texas
Strike 3 shaping up for education overhaul Houston Chronicle Elliott, J. 08/16/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Coleman, Garnet; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; House of Representatives, Texas; Legislative process; Perry, Rick; School finance; Senate, Texas State; Special sessions; Textbooks
A Republican family feud at the state Capitol Austin American Statesman Editorial 08/14/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 79th Legislature; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Republicans; School finance; Special sessions; Telecommunications
Movie, myth symbolize Austin efforts Beaumont Enterprise Clausen, C. 08/14/2005 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Advertising; Cable telecommunications providers; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Gubernatorial vetoes; Internet; Perry, Rick; Robin Hood; SBC Communications; School finance; Statewide property taxes; Supreme Court, Texas; Textbooks
Votes bought Waco Tribune Herald Mankin, J. 08/14/2005 1 TX bill Internet; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone rates
Accomplishments: a special session scorecard Austin American Statesman Staff 08/13/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Eminent domain; Judge salaries; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Public retirement systems; School finance; School year; Special sessions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation; Textbooks; Trans-Texas Corridor
Internet TV from a phone company Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 08/13/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Internet; Perry, Rick; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Telecom measure awaiting Perry's action or inaction Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Internet-based television; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Bill would clear way for TV by phone line Dallas Morning News Maxon, T. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone deregulation; Time Warner Cable, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Chamber music Dallas Morning News Brooks, K. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill 79th Legislature; Bonilla, Henry; Branch, Dan; Cheerleading; Conflicts of interest; Dallas Cowboys; Edwards, Al; Eminent domain; Goodman, Toby; Hilderbran, Harvey; Hutchison, Kay Bailey; Land use regulations; Neeley, Shirley; Property taxes; School finance; Special sessions; Staples, Todd; Telecommunications deregulation; U.S. Senate
Craddick again voices pessimism Fort Worth Star-Telegram Moritz, J. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Eminent domain; Internet-based television; School finance; Special sessions; Telecommunications deregulation; Textbooks
Telecom bill is sent to Perry Fort Worth Star-Telegram White, B. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Internet-based television; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Phone giants win TV plan approval Houston Chronicle Vertuno, J. 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Internet-based television; King, Phil; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Put schools first Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 08/11/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Franchise agreements; Perry, Rick; SBC Communications; School finance; Special sessions; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Telecom legislation gaining support Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 08/10/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; SBC Communications; Telephone rates; Verizon Communications, Inc.
School finance bill clears Senate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Moritz, J. 08/10/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Craddick, Tom; Ellis, Rodney; Judge salaries; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; SBC Communications; School finance; Senate, Texas State; Shapiro, Florence; Special sessions; State agency budgets; Teacher salaries; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Senate backs cable services by SBC, others Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 08/10/2005 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cable telecommunications providers; SBC Communications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
There's a better way to rein in cable industry in Texas Houston Chronicle Metzger, L. 07/30/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Fraser, Troy; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone rates
Competition requires rethinking cable franchise fees Houston Chronicle Titch, S. 07/28/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; SBC Communications; Telecommunications deregulation; Verizon Communications, Inc.
Lawmakers put telecom plans back in the pipeline Austin American Statesman Grisales, C. 07/22/2005 1 TX bill Cable telecommunications providers; Fraser, Troy; King, Phil; SBC Communications; School finance; Special sessions; Telecommunications deregulation; Telephone rates; Verizon Communications, Inc.