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Toby R. Goodman Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 07/21/21
‘Bigger than life.’ Former state Rep. Toby Goodman of Arlington dies at 72 Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Broussard, K. 07/21/21
Legislative races are ramping up in Tarrant Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 09/28/15
Supporters defend judge in billing dispute, saying 'everyone does it' Houston Chronicle  Collier, K. 09/22/14
Dems talk about turning Tarrant blue, but they’re not showing up Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 12/01/13
Who would run for Senate 10 if Davis seeks higher office? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 09/03/13
Euless legislator Todd Smith looking at state Senate race Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 02/17/12
Davis: Deal to preserve her state Senate district is 'a tremendous victory' Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 02/16/12
Disagreement continues over Texas redistricting maps Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 02/07/12
State Senate races in Tarrant County are drawing big bucks Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 01/19/12
Redistricting delay won’t affect these interesting Dallas-area races Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 01/10/12
Texas party leaders prepare for fast, furious filing period for March primaries Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 11/27/11
Court redistricting sets DFW political world abuzz Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 11/20/11
Texas objects to federal judges' redistricting maps Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 11/19/11
With voting maps in flux, Senate races still shaping up Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 11/11/11
Former Rep. Toby Goodman running for Texas Senate Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 10/28/11
Toby Goodman wants to return to Austin -- this time as a state senator Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 10/27/11
Judge overturns ethics ruling Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/03/09
Ethics panel's ruling overturned Dallas Morning News  Mosier, J. 03/03/09
Former Arlington lawmaker wins appeal of ethics commission fine Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 03/03/09
Arlington swings to the political center, election results show Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 11/10/08
Hold politicians accountable Austin American Statesman  Editorial 08/19/08
Panel wants fined to pay fines Austin American Statesman  Copelin, L. 08/16/08
Ethics commission quietly disciplines state's politicians Austin American Statesman  Copelin, L. 06/19/08
Activist takes Isett complaint to another level Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Rangel, E. 05/28/08
By the book Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 04/17/08
State takes 401 children into legal custody Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Hanna, B. 04/08/08
Brimer urged to forfeit $357,000 Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 04/08/08
More than 400 children taken from polygamist compound San Antonio Express News  Elliott, J. 04/08/08
Wentworth spending is criticized San Antonio Express News  Scharrer, G. 04/05/08
Corrections Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/22/08
Rent deal yields fine for former lawmaker Austin American Statesman  Copelin, L. 03/21/08
Ex-Arlington lawmaker Toby Goodman fined $10,000 for ethics violations Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 03/21/08
Dems seen likely to contest more races Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 12/02/07
San Antonio plaintiffs' lawyer takes run at toppling Cornyn Dallas Morning News  Slater, W. 07/03/07
A breakdown of authority Dallas Morning News  McGonigle, S. 05/13/07
Agency culture resists change Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 05/06/07
To some, TYC bill is no cure-all Dallas Morning News  Ramshaw, E. 05/06/07
Justice raises $340,000 for legal fees in Miers case Dallas Morning News  Slater, W. 03/16/07
Think TYC mess can't get worse? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 03/10/07
The smell test Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 03/02/07
Perry's TKP's - 3- letter problems Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 02/25/07
Lawmakers use loophole to pay for Austin housing Bryan Eagle  Staff 02/23/07
Why are some legislators paying rents to spouses? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 02/22/07
But the perks sure are nice Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 02/04/07
Moncrief edging onto national scene Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 01/28/07
GOP reps have pulled an Ardmore Houston Chronicle  Casey, R. 12/24/06
Democrats joining House are keeping the middle Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 12/11/06
Honchos and heroes Austin American Statesman  Staff 12/11/06
Two local legislators, two bills, one goal Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 12/11/06
New lawmakers prepare for 1st session Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 12/06/06
Ethics panel: tighten the laws Austin American Statesman  Bauer, A. 11/28/06
Gains called start of rebound Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 11/09/06
Upset recipe Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 11/09/06
Craddick on shaky ground? Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 11/09/06
Democrat Bolton claims House race Austin American Statesman  Copelin, L. 11/08/06
Voters make few changes at Capitol Dallas Morning News  Ramshaw, E. 11/08/06
Goodman on verge of defeat Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 11/08/06
GOP still dominant in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 11/08/06
Arlington state House race close, contentious Dallas Morning News  Mosier, J. 11/04/06
Rivals begin to hit harder Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 11/02/06
Candidates for two state House seats square off Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 10/27/06
And so we begin Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/23/06
School finance, energy key issues in 9 races Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 10/23/06
No two House races are alike Dallas Morning News  Brooks, K. 10/22/06
Challengers giving incumbents a workout in several districts Dallas Morning News  Flick, D. 10/22/06
Mowery says she will amend reports Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Batheja, A. 10/20/06
State House race a tough battle Dallas Morning News  Mosier, J. 10/15/06
Hopeful's tax claim questioned Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 10/14/06
A lucrative loophole for legislators Houston Chronicle  Casey, R. 09/17/06
Leasing from spouses decried Dallas Morning News  Brooks, K. 09/09/06
Woodlands lawmaker exits rental 'gray area' Houston Chronicle  Ratcliffe, R. 09/09/06
Home is where the loophole is Austin American Statesman  Editorial 09/01/06
Lawmaker's renter status questioned Austin American Statesman  Copelin, L. 08/30/06
Taking family law into civil court? Houston Chronicle  Murphy, B. 08/21/06
Local officials seek state 'safe zone' law Dallas Morning News  Sandoval, S. 08/18/06
Pre-K profits young Texans and the state Austin American Statesman  Johnson, K. 08/05/06
Perry is likely to sign tax bills Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/16/06
Senate passes bill on college bonds Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 05/15/06
UTA's decision on flags: if one goes they all go Dallas Morning News  Stewart, T. 05/11/06
UTA removes international flags Fort Worth Star-Telegram  McGee, P. 05/11/06
House restricts tax bill debate Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 04/22/06
Review is sought on bar busts Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 03/29/06
Time running out on school finance Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 03/10/06
2 donors show rift in GOP Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 02/03/06
Schools take on loophole that lets felons back in class Dallas Morning News  Stewart, T. 01/29/06
A verdict on the 'judge' Houston Chronicle  Casey, R. 01/25/06
The toxic 20 Houston Chronicle  Editorial 01/13/06
Ballot is set for county judge's seat Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Spangler, A. 01/03/06
5 chances to control pollution kept at bay Houston Chronicle  Cappiello, D. 12/26/05
GOP could target its own Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 12/25/05
Lawmakers rated on environmental votes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 12/15/05
Lawmakers score high for business Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 12/13/05
Maybe legislators want our schools to fail Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 08/30/05
Chamber music Dallas Morning News  Brooks, K. 08/11/05
Lawmakers unsure of next step Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 07/28/05
School finance proposals rejected Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 07/27/05
House again approves pay raise for judges Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 07/26/05
2nd special session sputters along Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 07/26/05
State House oks school plan, 77-70 Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 06/29/05
Area lawmakers see mixed results on bills Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Morrison, E. 05/30/05
Deal struck for CPS, APS Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 05/28/05
School voucher proposal fails in raucous House feud Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/24/05
House measure to bolster low-income fund gets OK Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/24/05
In Texas, you can kill your dog but not a neighbor's San Antonio Express News  Kriel, L. 05/18/05
House attaches abortion limits to proposal Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/17/05
Quality of air is low priority Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Streater, S. 05/16/05
Animal cruelty bill being caged up San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 05/08/05
House nixes amendment on industrial emissions Dallas Morning News  Getz, J. 05/04/05
Move to levy fines for air pollution is snuffed out Houston Chronicle  Elliott, J. 05/04/05
At a glance Houston Chronicle  Staff 05/04/05
House to weigh emissions amendment Dallas Morning News  Getz, J. 05/02/05
Capitol roundup Austin American Statesman  Staff 04/29/05
UTA's plan for engineering building makes shortlist Fort Worth Star-Telegram  McGee, P. 04/28/05
Bill reduces rollback threshold Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 04/27/05
House OKs CPS bill, bans gay foster care Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 04/20/05
Foster care bill includes gay ban Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 04/20/05
House nixes lower cap on appraisals Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 04/13/05
Bill stops clock on abuse cases Dallas Morning News  Egerton, B. 04/12/05
House panel OKs CPS revamp Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 04/06/05
Blind dog appears at cruelty hearing Dallas Morning News  Eiermann, A. 03/30/05
Animal cruelty bill kept on leash San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 03/30/05
At a glance Houston Chronicle  Staff 03/29/05
Animal cruelty bill is at crossroads San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 03/27/05
In session San Antonio Express News  Staff 03/22/05
Bill seeks tougher animal cruelty law Dallas Morning News  A.P. Wire 03/21/05
Animal cruelty crackdown touted San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 03/20/05
Notebook Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 03/18/05
Good education Dallas Morning News  Editorial 03/17/05
As Bullock once did, Geren puts Texas ahead of his party Dallas Morning News  McKenzie, W. 03/15/05
Texas House passes tax bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 03/15/05
Group vents worries about plant Dallas Morning News  Eiermann, A. 03/14/05
Time lets molesters get away, mom says Austin American Statesman  Kassabian, D. 03/13/05
A week to let the sun shine in Austin Houston Chronicle  Gilbert, J. 03/13/05
Four from Tarrant cross party lines to oppose education finance bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Strassman, N. 03/10/05
Bill would give teachers $3,000 raise Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 03/09/05
Capitol roundup Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/08/05
In session San Antonio Express News  Staff 03/08/05
Democrats offer finance option Dallas Morning News  Dyer, R. 03/04/05
Capitol roundup Austin American Statesman  Staff 02/28/05
House to consider state tax proposals Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 02/27/05
Pending bill to tighten animal abuse laws Waco Tribune Herald  Smith, R. 02/20/05
Reporters, guns and meetings San Antonio Express News  Kriel, L. 01/28/05
Focusing the legal sunshine on Texas meetings Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Goodman, T. 01/23/05
Open in part Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 01/20/05
The public's business Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 01/14/05
Bill will close doors to public Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Editorial 01/12/05
Proposed law will undermine open meetings Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 01/10/05
Policy is public property Waco Tribune Herald  Editorial 01/08/05
Measure would close door on more official meetings Austin American Statesman  Scheibal, S. 01/07/05
Bill would loosen open-meetings law Fort Worth Star-Telegram  A.P. Wire 01/07/05
Bill appears to soften open government law Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Chandler, C. 01/07/05
House not to discuss contested elections Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 12/22/04
Relatively low salaries are drving state's judges away from the bench Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 11/25/04
Heflin is advised to 'move on' Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 11/19/04
Area incumbents look poised to retain posts Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 11/03/04
We recommend Dallas Morning News  Editorial 10/24/04
Senate showdown among contested legislative race Dallas Morning News  Stewart, T. 10/18/04
Toby Goodman Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/12/04
Texas House District 93 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 09/30/04
Session may feel funding scandal Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 09/26/04
Perry threatens to overhaul child agency San Antonio Express News  Garcia, G. 09/25/04
Parties look for big gains in House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 09/19/04
Adoption lawsuit may force change at Gladney Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/23/04
GOP success breeds internal divisions Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 05/09/04
Progress as promised Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 04/19/04
Three reps face losses in primary Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 03/10/04
We recommend Dallas Morning News  Editorial 03/09/04
N. Texas voters go to polls today Dallas Morning News  Michaels, D. 03/09/04
Recommendations Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 03/08/04
We recommend Dallas Morning News  Editorial 02/22/04
Candidate interviews: the good, the bad and the bizarre Dallas Morning News  Willey, K. 02/22/04
Recommendations Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 02/20/04
New law cleans ballot in judicial races San Antonio Express News  Davidson, B. 02/15/04
Business tax may finance schools San Antonio Express News  Root, J. 01/25/04
House District 93 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 01/22/04
Perry to sign budget bill on the dotted deadline Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 06/22/03
2 leaders step in to break deadlock Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 05/24/03
Lawmakers reject insurance rollbacks Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/23/03
Deal reached on UTA Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 05/02/03
Same-sex measure easily clears House Houston Chronicle  Elliott, J. 05/01/03
Budget faces test in House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 04/15/03
UT regents try to appease angry Arlington Austin American Statesman  Jayson, S. 04/11/03
Regents vow support for UT-Arlington Dallas Morning News  Stewart, T. 04/11/03
UTA backers seek more assurances Fort Worth Star-Telegram  McGee, P. 04/11/03
Lawmaker backs away from bill to cut UTA loose Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 04/10/03
Meeting eases tensions over UTA Fort Worth Star-Telegram  McGee, P. 04/10/03
A&M System sought for UTA Bryan Eagle  Staff 04/04/03
UTA in A&M System Dallas Morning News  Staff 04/04/03
Bill would change UTA affiliation Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 04/03/03
UTA's hand Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 03/16/03
UTA bill tries to make a point Dallas Morning News  Kuempel, G. 03/14/03
Bill would sever UTA from UT system Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 03/13/03
School board leaders says she's no Betty Crocker Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 03/09/03
'So wonderful, so great'? Maybe not Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Ivins, M. 03/09/03
State budget cuts unprecedented Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Brooks, K. 03/02/03
Status of UTA worries lawmakers Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kirsch, J. 02/25/03
Annexation battle returns to lawmakers Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Richardson, G. 02/23/03
Perry feels the eyes of Texas upon him at budget time Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 02/10/03
78th legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 01/29/03
Speaker places Haggerty on the sidelines El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 01/26/03
Tarrant County legislators look for new leader Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kirsch, J. 01/15/03
Shortfall swelling, comptroller says Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 01/08/03
Office of bill analysis targeted Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 12/04/02
Craddick gains money, backing Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 11/30/02
Republican activist Zedler leads, pending lawsuit, in District 96 Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Rushing, J. 11/06/02
The 2002 election Dallas Morning News  Editorial 11/05/02
Texas Legislature Dallas Morning News  Editorial 11/03/02
Recommendations for the Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/19/02
Dangerous animals, people don't mix Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/17/01
New law toughens control of exotic pets throughout state Houston Chronicle  Mahlburg, B. 09/02/01
Legislators, many unwittingly, chop child support interest San Antonio Express News  Casey, R. 07/15/01
New legal option for parting couples Houston Chronicle  Murphy, B. 06/22/01
Arlington, UTA benefit from legislative session Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Austin, J. 06/04/01
Girls' slayings inspire bill Dallas Morning News  McGonigle, S. 05/26/01
Uniform school start bill advances Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Brooks, K. 05/16/01
Craddick hopes to end Democrat reign as speaker Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 05/10/01
House gives 1st OK to redistricting measure Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 05/08/01
Texas House approves hate-crime bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 04/23/01
Air pollution Dallas Morning News  Editorial 04/19/01
Senate passes bill to register dangerous wild animals Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Brooks, K. 04/19/01
Bill requires law officials honor protective orders Valley Morning Star  Napolitano, J. 03/31/01
E-mail attack slows gun bill's momentum Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/28/01
Lawmakers get first look at possible district lines Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Douglas Jr., J. 03/20/01
Let's disarm the dangerous Austin American Statesman  Editorial 02/14/01
Officials prepare to draw the lines Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kirsch, J. 11/26/00
Lawmakers OK changes in telecom law Dallas Morning News  Files, J. 05/31/99
Phone-service price cap going up for final vote Austin American Statesman  Hight, B. 05/30/99
House backs phone bill despite AT&T campaign Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/26/99
Lawmakers debate bill to freeze basic phone rates, cut access fees San Antonio Express News  Nowlin, S. 05/25/99
Calling in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 05/20/99
House committee debates telephone deregulation bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/19/99
New bill would cap Bell prices until 2005 Austin American Statesman  Hight, B. 05/18/99
Changes to telecommunications bill would bolster PUC's regulatory power Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/18/99
76th Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 05/14/99
Phone legislation gives consumers no help, critics say Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/13/99
House approves measure allowing local regulation of ownership of wild animals Tyler Morning Telegraph  Edwards, M. 05/13/99
Bell, AT&T toss $10 million in ad battle Austin American Statesman  Hight, B. 05/12/99
Proposed bills would restrict rights of teens Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Brooks, K. 05/11/99
The Bully Pulpit Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Graham, J. 05/09/99
Senate passes bill to hold armed juveniles Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dyer, R. 05/08/99
Fight for the rights Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 05/06/99
Bell pricing debate leaves questions Austin American Statesman  Hight, B. 05/04/99
the Insider report Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Rodriguez, R. 05/02/99
Property tax cut is called unlikely Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 05/02/99
76th Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 05/01/99
Officials: laws won't stop shootings Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Robbins, M. 04/30/99
Committee in House fails to take vote on Isett's daytime curfew bill Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Parker, P. 04/27/99
Bills aim to reduce intrastate phone rate San Antonio Express News  Nowlin, S. 02/25/99
76th Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 02/24/99
Child Protection Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 02/09/99
Case overload burdens child-abuse investigators Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Boyd, D. 02/07/99
S. Dallas university center has detractors Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Lee, R. 01/30/99
Tarrant legislators considered effective Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 01/10/99
Better efforts urged to fight youth crime Dallas Morning News  A.P. Wire 08/20/98
New oversight urged to help child support Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 08/09/98
Mixup in AG's office paints legislator as deadbeat dad Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 07/31/98
In poll, parents given the blame for kids' crimes Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 06/21/98
Poll shows Texans favor adult justice for violent youth Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 06/21/98
Most Texans blame parents for crimes by juveniles Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Richardson, G. 06/21/98
Many in poll want stiffer laws on juvenile criminals Houston Chronicle  Gonzalez, J. 06/21/98
Capitol lawmakers treat Najera like one of the crowd El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 04/26/98
Accused boys were roamers Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Teeter, B. 04/15/98
3 boys held in 'most horrible' sex assault, beating of girl, 3 Houston Chronicle  Turner, A. 04/15/98
Juvenile incarceration rises dramatically Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 02/20/98
Death penalty foe plans write-in race Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Stewart, T. 02/04/98
The perils of seeking a Republican speaker Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 01/31/98
Child support division under fire Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 12/14/97
State GOP candidates find fertile ground in Tarrant County Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 11/30/97
GOP lawmakers hopeful of win in Speaker's race Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 11/14/97
West Texas GOPs pledge their support to fourth Laney term Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Robbins, M. 11/14/97
'We're not doomed' Dallas Morning News  Kessler, B. 11/09/97
Support collections improve Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 10/04/97
Recent editorial was 'disservice to your readers' Austin American Statesman  Moncrief, M. 09/12/97
Bad law doesn't protect victims, it hurts public Amarillo Daily News  Tillotson, D. 09/08/97
Work it out Houston Chronicle    09/03/97
Law ignores rights of accident victims Galveston Daily News  Tillotson, D. 08/31/97
Accident information law on hold Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 08/26/97
Injunction granted on records law Houston Chronicle  Gonzalez, J. 08/26/97
'Baby-brokers' need not advertise here Houston Chronicle  Chmiola, L. 08/18/97
Protecting a freedom El Paso Times    08/13/97
Harris named to state Sunset Advisory Commission Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 08/07/97
Lawmakers tinker with right to know Valley Morning Star  Martinez, L. 08/03/97
Gains for elderly, children lauded Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Chapman, L. 08/02/97
Texas in forefront in juvenile justice reform Dallas Morning News  Gaither, H. 07/27/97
Keeping secrets from the public Houston Chronicle  McKay, P. 07/27/97
New state law blocks access to information San Angelo Standard Times    07/23/97
Sneak attack closes records Wichita Falls Record News    07/21/97
Young sex offenders return home to victims Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Crist, G. 07/15/97
Child visitation rights expanded Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 07/04/97
2 area lawmakers urged to oppose state GOP leader Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Baker, M. 06/25/97
Governor right to veto an access-blocking bill Amarillo Daily News  Staff 06/24/97
Legislator breakdown rates best of the best, all the rest El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 06/22/97
Darling — but dangerous Houston Chronicle  Pinkerton, J. 06/22/97
Bush should kill measure closing accident records San Antonio Express News    06/20/97
Texas Monthly rates lawmakers Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 06/19/97
Local legislators review their accomplishments   Staff 06/08/97
Open government laws pared back in session Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Robbins, M. 06/08/97
Molly rates the lege Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Ivins, M. 06/01/97
Cigarettes, graffiti, booze lead legislators' teen crackdown Houston Chronicle  Altenbaumer, K. 06/01/97
House approves bills regarding education Amarillo Globe-News  Burton, M. 05/27/97
AG keeps control of child support Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 05/27/97
Parents, legislators fault AG on child support Dallas Morning News  Housewright, E. 05/26/97
Bush's property tax crusade collapses without support El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 05/26/97
House passes protections for managed care clients Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 05/26/97
Senate bill gives access to closed documents Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fikac, P. 05/24/97
Lewis unleashes influence on wild animal bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 05/17/97
Judicial elections bill clears House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 05/15/97
Legislators start talks on property tax deal Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 05/14/97
Child support Dallas Morning News    05/08/97
Local legislators review their accomplishments Fort Worth Star-Telegram    05/08/97
It's a start Fort Worth Star-Telegram    05/06/97
Bill would forbid ownership of exotic animals Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 05/06/97
House OKs kid-support legislation Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 05/05/97
Slapped by Senate, attorney general lobbies to keep child support Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 05/04/97
Panel to decide beleaguered child support division's fate Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 05/03/97
House gives preliminary approval to tougher child-support measure San Antonio Express News  Foy, N. 05/03/97
Child-support proposal retooled Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 05/02/97
Bipartisan plan would alter state judicial election system Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Campbell, L. 05/02/97
Adoption amedment fails in house     04/30/97
Plan bars listing parents in gay adoptions Dallas Morning News    04/30/97
Adoption bill gets tentative House OK Houston Chronicle  Gonzalez, J. 04/30/97
Senate expects to scale down House tax plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 04/25/97
Bush says state's voters should decide tax issue Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 04/23/97
Levy might bring taxing day for voters Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 04/18/97
House orders study of child support unit Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 04/17/97
Killer pets Dallas Morning News    04/15/97
Senate backs child-support enforcement spinoff Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 04/12/97
Keep but fix child support Austin American Statesman    04/11/97
Senate passes tougher sex offender penalties Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 04/05/97
Supervision Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 03/31/97
Texas torts Dallas Morning News    03/20/97
Texas bill would ban exotic pets Bryan Eagle  Nelson, J. 03/19/97
Doubts delay graffiti measure El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 03/13/97
Bill would alter child support system Fort Worth Star-Telegram    03/06/97
New agency sought for child support Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/05/97
Bill would create agency for child support enforcement San Antonio Express News  Foy, N. 03/05/97
Texas judges Dallas Morning News    03/03/97
Plan seeks tax relief for seniors Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Nix, M. 02/18/97
Sex-oriented businesses targeted by legislators Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Nix, M. 02/09/97
Bush urges lawmakers to shorten adoption process Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 02/07/97
Abductions spur calls for action Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Nix, M. 01/19/97
Arlington delegation gets to work Arlington Morning News  Monson, R. 01/15/97
County keeps strong profile Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 01/15/97
Another perk proposed for legislators: presiding over weddings Houston Chronicle    01/05/97
Bill might permit members to unite pairs in marriage Beaumont Enterprise    12/28/96
Bill allows lawmakers to perform marriages San Antonio Express News    12/28/96
Laws of love: Legislators may marry couples Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 12/27/96
Local lawmakers rise in power, analysts say Arlington Morning News  Washington, A. 12/22/96
Lawmakers say Morales hirings may be illegal Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 12/12/96
City, school district prepare to push agendas in Legislature Arlington Morning News  Horner, K. 12/11/96
Tarrant judges want lawmakers to create two new felony courts Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 12/11/96
Lawmaker claims Morales' weapons purchase a conflict of interest San Antonio Express News    12/06/96
Morales stocks up on weapons Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 12/05/96
Sharp to propose that drivers can renew licenses every 12 years Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 12/04/96
Solicitors pester accident victims El Paso Times  Conley, J. 11/24/96
Law would restrict access to accident reports El Paso Times  Conley, J. 11/24/96
Bush's plan for tax help challenged as too costly   Moritz, J. 11/17/96
Juvenile system packed Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 10/30/96
Driver lists are overrun with bad addresses San Antonio Express News  Padilla, G. 10/21/96
Legislator says state needs to address juvenile crime Lubbock Avalanche Journal    10/16/96
Morales named to task force Fort Worth Star-Telegram    10/01/96
Jail could help deadbeats find missing money Dallas Morning News  Blow, S. 09/29/96
Reports paint a troubled tableau of youth Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 09/24/96
Morales says license-yanking nets over $33 million Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 09/10/96
Arlington lawmaker campaigns for GOP takeover, Laney ouster Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 09/02/96
Youth-crime laws' impact still unclear Dallas Morning News  Reaves, G. 09/01/96
Deadline given on child support system Austin American Statesman  Gamboa, S. 08/30/96
Panel scolds Morales but doesn't urge removal of agency Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 08/30/96
Morales ineffective in collecting child support Fort Worth Star-Telegram    08/25/96
Panel votes to move child support program Austin American Statesman  Elizondo, J. 08/17/96
Panel votes to strip AG office of child-support enforcement Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 08/17/96
Panel votes to strip attorney general of child-support unit Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 08/17/96
Morales challenged on child support Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 08/16/96
Local lawmakers attack child support program record Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 08/16/96
Morales praises child support unit; legislators question agency's efforts Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 08/08/96
Effort to collect from deadbeat parents in Texas among nation's best, AG says Dallas Morning News  Elizondo, J. 08/08/96
State ranks 7th nationwide in child-support collections San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 08/08/96
Deadbeat parents Dallas Morning News    07/23/96
Child-support charges urged Dallas Morning News  Kuempel, G. 07/20/96
Texans voice frustration, anger over antiquated adoption laws Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 07/12/96
Redrawing districts could force Frost out, some say Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 07/11/96
Two plans offered for parole cuts Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 05/17/96
Arresting numbers Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 05/05/96
Marriage license-child support link rejected Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 04/23/96
New bills aim to kill deferred sentences in child sex crimes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Nix, M. 04/09/96
Turning the young around Fort Worth Star-Telegram    04/07/96
Report warns of crisis in youth crime Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/28/96
Juvenile crime soars, study says Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 03/28/96
Juvenile justice Dallas Morning News    01/14/96
Punishing parents for their kids' misdeeds Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 01/02/96
New Family Code toughens penalties Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 12/24/95
Chasing deadbeat dads Corpus Christi Caller Times    12/11/95
AG office faulted on child support Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 12/06/95
Juvenile incarceration rate rising Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 11/21/95
Grants challenge crime Austin American Statesman    11/20/95
Juvenile crime plan aimed at prevention Tyler Morning Telegraph    11/20/95
Juvenile crime targeted Dallas Morning News    11/17/95
Morales unveils proposal to streamline child support program Abilene Reporter-News    11/15/95
Texas prison buildup could increase crime, study says Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 10/05/95
Juvenile Justice Code will aid officials, governor says Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 09/12/95
New law spurs parents to seek out past-due child support San Antonio Express News  Tolley, L. 09/08/95
State sends youths love, money laws Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 09/05/95
Alimony, custody changes set for Friday Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 08/29/95
Those who shirk child support face license suspension Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 08/25/95
Budget bust costs workers Beaumont Enterprise    08/12/95
16 Texas Youth Commission jobs to be cut Dallas Morning News    08/12/95
16 staffers to pay for Beaumont cost overruns by losing their jobs Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 08/11/95
Lawmakers' attempts to reform adoption law stall Dallas Morning News  Ornstein, C. 07/23/95
Custody cases to get new look under new law Waco Tribune Herald  Brinkmann, M. 07/16/95
Lawmakers alter acts on access Valley Morning Star  Dailey, R. 07/11/95
Law may make challenging child custody rulings easier Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 07/02/95
Bill to let neighbors mete justice Dallas Morning News    06/20/95
Bush signs tougher domestic violence legislation into law Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 06/16/95
Junell, Montford join list of best Texas legislators San Angelo Standard Times  Ray, S. 06/12/95
Juvenile crime legislation achieves the right balance San Angelo Standard Times    06/01/95
Bush approves bill to overhaul juvenile justice San Antonio Express News    06/01/95
Bush calls term 'good 1st step' El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 05/31/95
Focused plan helped Bush achieve goals Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 05/30/95
Bush signs sex-crimes package Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 05/30/95
Doyle Willis is really coming home this time Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 05/30/95
Fort Worth representative honored for political savvy Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 05/29/95
Juvenile-justice system gets a Texas overhaul Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 05/28/95
Juvenile justice revamp wins final vote in Austin Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Illescas, C. 05/28/95
House approves bill to overhaul juvenile system Austin American Statesman  Arrillaga, P. 05/26/95
Lawmakers approve big insurance rate rollback Houston Chronicle    05/26/95
Proposal aims at youth crime San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 05/26/95
Child support vital to welfare reform Dallas Morning News  Sharp, J. 05/24/95
Youth justice overhaul likely to advance Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 05/17/95
Juvenile crime laws face overhaul in Texas Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 05/16/95
Municipal judges once again left waiting at altar Dallas Morning News  Everbach, T. 05/15/95
Houston interests fare well in low-key session Houston Chronicle  Williams, J. 05/14/95
Unresolved issues stall proposal to reform juvenile justice system Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 05/12/95
Bill seeks to reduce access to accident reports Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Ave, C. 05/12/95
Texas juvenile justice system facing unprecedented changes Wichita Falls Record News  Quin, L. 05/10/95
Crackdown on violent youth gets Senate OK Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 04/25/95
Juvenile crime bill advances Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 04/25/95
Senators trying 'tough love' to fight juvenile crime Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 04/25/95
Senate OKs 'get tough' bill directed at juvenile crime San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 04/25/95
Senate OKs get-tough juvenile crime bill Valley Morning Star  Dailey, R. 04/25/95
Ethics law allows legislators to live on campaign funds Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 04/23/95
Senate bill poses hopeful solution to juvenile crime Austin American Statesman    04/21/95
How to fix a twig before it's broken Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 04/17/95
Texas House passes bill to curb lawsuits Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 04/13/95
Senate backs loss of licenses for unpaid child support Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 04/11/95
Juvenile crime bills try 'to get child's attention' Waco Tribune Herald  Goodman, T. 04/10/95
Alimony measure added at last minute Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 04/07/95
Youth detention crisis downplayed by officials Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 04/04/95
Legislators are also human, folks Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Connor, R. 04/02/95
Petitions ask Bush to keep teen suspect confirmed Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Shlachter, B. 03/31/95
Money sought for juveniles Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 03/30/95
Progress on reform of juvenile justice Tyler Morning Telegraph    03/28/95
Minority lawmakers criticize juvenile justice bill Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 03/24/95
Juvenile crime bill goes to Senate amid criticism Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/24/95
Where's the Money? Fort Worth Star-Telegram    03/24/95
Minority lawmakers blast crime bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 03/24/95
Juvenile justice bill hit by minority legislators Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 03/24/95
House approves juvenile justice bill Houston Post  Herman, K. 03/24/95
Governor says youth crime bill not based on race San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 03/24/95
House tentatively OKs juvenile code revision Amarillo Globe-News  Parker, P. 03/23/95
House tentatively approves overhaul of juvenile justice Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 03/23/95
House endorses tougher penalties for youth crime Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/23/95
Juvenile justice overhaul approved Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 03/23/95
An attack on juvenile crime Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 03/23/95
House tentatively OKs juvenile crime reforms Houston Post  Herman, K. 03/23/95
House roars preliminary OK for juvenile justice bill San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 03/23/95
House acts on juvenile justice Valley Morning Star  Dailey, R. 03/23/95
House ready to debate youth crime bill Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 03/22/95
Young criminals Dallas Morning News    03/21/95
Juvenile justice Fort Worth Star-Telegram    03/21/95
Juvenile justice overhaul trimmed Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 03/19/95
Bill would require parents to clean up their kids' graffiti Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 03/09/95
Computer system sought to trace juvenile crime Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Council, J. 03/09/95
Legislative dean's comment described as typical of Willis Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 02/23/95
Curfew legislation languishes Amarillo Daily News  Parker, P. 02/16/95
Legislators study bills to allow county curfews Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mena, J. 02/16/95
TCJC officials appeal for state funding for new campus Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Vozzella, L. 02/09/95
Senators review juvenile programs Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 02/08/95
Revoking state licenses no cure-all for deadbeats Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Cheshire, A. 02/06/95
Juvenile justice Fort Worth Star-Telegram    01/28/95
Arlington legislators to lead House panels Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 01/27/95
Advocates tout kids' programs Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 01/25/95
Lawmakers confront soaring youth crime Beaumont Enterprise  Powers, J. 01/10/95
Some lawmakers notably absent from meeting Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 01/03/95
Texas legislators prepare to scrutinize laws with family ties Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 12/30/94
State to tighten laws on juvenile offenders San Angelo Standard Times  Dietz, K. 12/27/94
Lawmakers plan crackdown on violent teen offenders Wichita Falls Record News  Dietz, K. 12/20/94
Lawmakers to consider preventive measures, ways to punish young offenders more severely Corpus Christi Caller Times  Dietz, K. 12/18/94
New plan to collect support proposed Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 12/12/94
Bullock panel proposes judge selection system Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 11/30/94
Freshmen legislator to carry Stop Six concerns to Austin Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 11/27/94
Concealed gun backer to push for helmet law Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sullivan, K. 11/24/94
Juvenile justice Austin American Statesman  Phillips, J. 10/05/94
Redesign sought for youth site Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 08/24/94
Audit finds youth jail cost is over $400,000 a bed Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 08/16/94
Old statutes and young lawbreakers Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Chapman, A. 06/26/94
Morales' juvenile justice reform idea met with skepticism Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 06/24/94
Texas' outdated juvenile justice system must be revamped Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Harris, C. 06/09/94
Democrats accused of bigotry Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/03/94
Committee cites crisis in state juvenile justice Tyler Morning Telegraph    06/02/94
Start vote homework before the campaigns Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 07/10/93
Auto accident victims law may be fought Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kopenec, S. 07/05/93
Sierra Club blasts state's environmental record Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fahlgren-Torres, S. 06/04/93
Governor expected to shoot down 'right to carry' gun bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fahlgren-Torres, S. 05/22/93
House bill would alter alcohol laws Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 05/08/93
Tarrant's 13 lawmakers filed 300 bills; 5 have become law Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gonzalez, J. 05/07/93
House votes to keep Fort Worth State School open Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fahlgren-Torres, S. 05/06/93
GOP lawmakers say runoff election plan too partisan Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Erickson, M. 04/09/93
GOP thwarts attempt to coordinate elections Austin American Statesman  Fikac, P. 04/08/93
State looks at Arlington club Dallas Morning News  ST. PIERRE, N. 04/03/93
State agency tries to detour limo liquor Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Delson, J. 04/03/93
Attorney lands in lawmaking field after dash from oilfield Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Seo, Diane  01/07/91