Selected newspaper articles related to David Swinford
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| Headline | Newspaper | Columnist | Date |
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| Rep. Four Price reflects on legacy, service of late former Rep. David Swinford | Amarillo Globe-News | Cuviello, M. | 01/13/23 |
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David Anthony Swinford
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Austin American Statesman | Staff | 01/04/23 |
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Longtime State Rep. David Swinford dies
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ABC 7 News | Burch, J. | 01/02/23 |
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David Swinford Passes Away
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High Plains Observer | Staff | 01/02/23 |
| Trump's immigration stance echoes state bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/18/15 |
| Some Republicans go against grain on immigration | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/30/15 |
| Young dad Four Price rises from personal tragedy to political promise | Amarillo Globe-News | Beilue, J. | 05/17/15 |
| Popular state purchasing program lacks oversight, competition | Houston Chronicle | Rosenthal, B. | 02/01/15 |
| State official steered no-bid contract to Austin firm | Houston Chronicle | Rosenthal, B. | 12/21/14 |
| State stretched no-bid program to help local company | Houston Chronicle | Rosenthal, B. | 12/18/14 |
| Texas' stance on immigration could soon change | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 12/15/14 |
| Committee chairmen criticized for not bringing up bills | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/20/13 |
| Law change hurts bingo groups | Amarillo Globe-News | Anglin, R. | 08/20/12 |
| Wildfire protection plan half-funded in Texas | San Antonio Express News | Robbins, D. | 09/15/11 |
| Border issues take high priority with Texas lawmakers | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/12/11 |
| Times bring loony talk | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 07/17/11 |
| Bill: Hotel taxes finance capital projects | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/25/11 |
| Except for 'sanctuary cities,' most immigration bills stall | Austin American Statesman | Eaton, T. | 05/11/11 |
| Legislators might control Chisum's fate | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/10/11 |
| Lobby rules need strength | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/30/11 |
| Swinford works as lobbyist | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/29/11 |
| Dems play hard ball | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/13/11 |
| Perry files bill to end in-state college tuition for non-citizens | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/02/11 |
| Lawmakers turning focus to border | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/27/11 |
| West Texas set to lose chairmanships | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/12/10 |
| West Texas may not do as well in committee chairmanships | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 12/11/10 |
| House District 87 work goes on | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/02/10 |
| State representatives file birth certificate bill filed for presidential candidates | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 11/17/10 |
| Price bests Bosquez | Amarillo Globe-News | Welch, K. | 11/03/10 |
| Small group of donors give big | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/02/10 |
| Stephens: Valley Interfaith, fighting to save soul of Texas | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 10/15/10 |
| Critics assail practice of ex-legislators becoming lobbyists | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 09/15/10 |
| Hey, pols: Stop breaking vows | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 09/06/10 |
| Toss 'em out? Wait until 2012 cycle | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/05/10 |
| Districts unrepresented | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/01/10 |
| Swinford makes clumsy exit | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 09/01/10 |
| Swinford resigning from House | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/31/10 |
| Lobbying can wait for lawmakers | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 08/29/10 |
| Lawmakers turned lobbyists no longer work for peanuts | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 08/21/10 |
| Life after politics: Swinford considers career as lobbyist | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/18/10 |
| Public can offer input on critical redistricting issue at Lubbock hearing | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 08/13/10 |
| History tells us to hold on for rough ride | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/08/10 |
| Cash race bountiful for Price | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 07/19/10 |
| Summit discusses issues, solutions | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Dizon, A. | 06/18/10 |
| Get ready for tough session | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 06/14/10 |
| Decaying counties a priority | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/03/10 |
| Texas closely watching immigration law | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 04/28/10 |
| Candidates lack challengers | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/26/10 |
| New legislators often lack clout | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/22/10 |
| Region's influence may wane | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/15/10 |
| West Texas faces battle to cut its losses in redistricting | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/14/10 |
| Leal to back Price in District 87 election | Amarillo Globe-News | Welch, K. | 03/04/10 |
| Swinford's retirement likely $55K to $60K | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/28/10 |
| Some hot issues untouchable | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/08/10 |
| Redistricting needs explaining | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 02/07/10 |
| Price ahead in money raised | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/03/10 |
| Voter support trumps candidate endorsements | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/01/10 |
| Region's clout on the bubble | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/18/10 |
| Swinford backs Leal for Legislature | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/14/10 |
| Three to compete for District 87 seat | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/05/10 |
| 4 rookies might represent area | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/04/10 |
| Swinford's smug look speaks volumes | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 01/03/10 |
| Hopefuls line up to succeed Swinford | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/30/09 |
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Thank you, Rep. Swinford
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Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/30/09 |
| Swinford won't run again | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/29/09 |
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David Swinford: It's time for new District 87 representation
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Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 12/29/09 |
| Eye on Austin: district 83 race looms as good one to watch | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/28/09 |
| Why not limit Texans' terms? | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/17/09 |
| More jobs top issue in '11 | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/14/09 |
| Panhandle's political demise - exaggerated? | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 12/13/09 |
| Candidates all for a little extra jingle this season | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/07/09 |
| Texas governor's race: Local stop is in offing | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/07/09 |
| Dem files in region | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/04/09 |
| Eye on Austin: Reality check: small bottom line | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/30/09 |
| Eye on Austin: GOP challenges GOP | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/16/09 |
| Swinford gets rare honor | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 11/14/09 |
| Miles 'Teel' Bivins dies: influence far reaching | Amarillo Globe-News | Staff | 10/27/09 |
| Gun-carry law is working | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 09/19/09 |
| Texas sees rush on concealed-gun license applications: Permits may top 400,000 | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/15/09 |
| Fight for GOP control brews | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/06/09 |
| Dem challenging Rep. Swinford | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/06/09 |
| Cell phone ban a possibility | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/30/09 |
| Texas sees rush on concealed-gun license applications | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 08/16/09 |
| McCraw named director of DPS | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/15/09 |
| GOP continues region's reign | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/10/09 |
| Legislature: Taking someone else's glory | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 07/13/09 |
| Name remains same for agency | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/07/09 |
| As Capitol topic, immigration went from hot to cool | Austin American Statesman | Yadron, D. | 05/30/09 |
| Texas House runs out clock on voter-ID bill, federal stimulus money for unemployment | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 05/27/09 |
| Delay tactics mean special session is likely | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/25/09 |
| Gridlock may kill critical legislation | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/24/09 |
| A CEO dies; an empire expires | Austin American Statesman | Dexheimer, E. | 05/24/09 |
| Bill that would waive tuition fees is extended to all veterans | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 05/19/09 |
| Gun rights bills fade in Legislature | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/17/09 |
| City center clears hurdle | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/16/09 |
| Lawmakers pass bill to punish thieves of veterans' grave markers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/14/09 |
| Texas approves $20M for food banks | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/13/09 |
| Immigration issue unlikely this session | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/11/09 |
| Austin eyes cell phone ban | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/10/09 |
| Lawmaker honored by Palo Duro HS | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/08/09 |
| Orr's bill seeks name change | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/07/09 |
| Statewide smoking ban is still in limbo | Austin American Statesman | MacLaggan, C. | 05/07/09 |
| High noon approaching for solar energy in the Legislature | San Antonio Express News | Adkisson, T. | 05/07/09 |
| House to consider accepting Obama unemployment funds | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/02/09 |
| Houses passes wrongful conviction bill | Austin Chronicle | Smith, J. | 04/30/09 |
| Lubbock senator loses key panel seat | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/29/09 |
| Cities should decide on cams | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/29/09 |
| Swinford: Area slighted | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/26/09 |
| Chisum finds middle ground on environment | Austin American Statesman | Price, A. | 04/26/09 |
| Campus gun debate heats up | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/25/09 |
| State budget will serve Texans well | Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 04/24/09 |
| UT Southwestern dean takes cancer post | Dallas Morning News | Ambrose, S. | 04/24/09 |
| Bills support special session | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/19/09 |
| Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty ... country? | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/18/09 |
| What the lawmakers are saying | Amarillo Globe-News | Seliger, K. | 04/16/09 |
| Co-op members need lawmakers to act | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 04/13/09 |
| Clause ties up $3B for cancer research | Dallas Morning News | Ambrose, S. | 04/12/09 |
| Bid to open co-ops' doors gets early OK | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 04/08/09 |
| Homeowners might go solar with state loans | Austin American Statesman | Price, A. | 04/04/09 |
| Austin looks at gun rules House weighs workplace law | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/29/09 |
| Legislators go after high-risk lending practices | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/27/09 |
| Loan sharks thrive in Texas, lawmakers say | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/25/09 |
| Keep cameras operating | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/23/09 |
| Isett calls for red-light camera ban | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/19/09 |
| Isett sets sights on camera ban | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/19/09 |
| Legislators mull giving guns tax holiday | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/13/09 |
| Democrat wants to alter Texas tax system | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/09/09 |
| They're talking revolt down in Austin again | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/23/09 |
| Urbanites win with posts | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/16/09 |
| Smithee makes state history | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/15/09 |
| Smithee stays on committee | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/13/09 |
| House jobs help Lubbock | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 02/13/09 |
| Some things require our focus | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 02/08/09 |
| Smoke 'em if you got 'em, nor not | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 02/05/09 |
| Tier-one for Tech up in the air | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 02/03/09 |
| South Plains delegation should fare well under new leadership | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 01/23/09 |
| Plains needs clout | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/19/09 |
| 'Urban' takes on mega-meaning | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 01/18/09 |
| Good timing aided Straus | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/12/09 |
| Cases ready for Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/11/09 |
| West Texas readies wish list | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/11/09 |
| Get ready: Legislature needs to tackle jobs ... | Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 01/11/09 |
| West Texas loses clout with Craddick leaving | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/07/09 |
| Smithee out | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/06/09 |
| Craddick drops out of speaker's race, colleagues say | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/05/09 |
| Rebels hope newcomer can oust Craddick | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/03/09 |
| Smithee may ... or may not | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/02/09 |
| Last year's college campus shootings still remembered | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 12/08/08 |
| Proposed law would allow guns on college campuses | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 12/08/08 |
| Craddick to participate in Valley Partnership's 2009 legislator tour | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 12/05/08 |
| Focus on state not federal matters | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 11/26/08 |
| Craddick's foes are getting in line | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/24/08 |
| Bills targeting illegal immigration likely to fuel clashes in Legislature | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 11/19/08 |
| Republican files English-only bill again | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/18/08 |
| Texas doesn't need constables | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 11/16/08 |
| Texas Legislature likely to address school finance again | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 11/14/08 |
| Gone with the wind? | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 11/13/08 |
| Legislators prefile 400 bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/11/08 |
| GOP legislator wants power to veto governor | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 11/10/08 |
| House preps prefile bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/08/08 |
| Craddick's fate may be all tied up | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/06/08 |
| 4 Panhandle legislators re-elected | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/05/08 |
| Report: wind energy costly | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/29/08 |
| House fight could shake area | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 10/27/08 |
| South Plains lawmakers looking ahead | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 10/27/08 |
| Reps polish bills early Legislators look ahead | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/26/08 |
| Watchdog scoops big media | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/23/08 |
| Leaders attack TAKS stress | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 10/23/08 |
| Panhandle trio once more | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 10/21/08 |
| No shock in store for Panhandle | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/19/08 |
| Seliger raises $52K | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/08/08 |
| Area candidates scramble for figures | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/04/08 |
| Panhandle races quiet | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 10/04/08 |
| Legislators vow to address water, property rights during session | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Blackburn, E. | 09/25/08 |
| Texans aren't afraid to shoot | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/15/08 |
| Some Republicans want Craddick out | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 07/21/08 |
| Battle brews in South Plains | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 07/17/08 |
| Pickens pushes wind energy | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 07/14/08 |
| Texans understand ruling on D.C. gun ban | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 06/29/08 |
| Court rules to lift handgun ban | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/27/08 |
| Final energy grid closer | Amarillo Globe-News | Welch, K. | 06/27/08 |
| Time for WT expansion | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/26/08 |
| House committee makes progress on border laws | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 06/18/08 |
| No special session set yet by Perry | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/26/08 |
| Water, wind plan catches flak | Amarillo Globe-News | Welch, K. | 05/17/08 |
| Landowners give thumbs down to Mesa water, power project | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Blackburn, E. | 05/17/08 |
| Opposition high for projects | Wichita Falls Record News | Blaney, B. | 05/17/08 |
| State faces many rural roadblocks | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 05/11/08 |
| Craddick: I have not decided which committee will handle immigration bills | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/10/08 |
| Lawmakers determined to halt illegal immigration | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/27/08 |
| Perry may run for third | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/21/08 |
| Leo Berman re-entering immigration battle in Texas | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Maynard, R. | 04/20/08 |
| Don't blow it with wind energy | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/07/08 |
| Eye on Austin: Energy subject of talk | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/31/08 |
| Wind power wows West | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/24/08 |
| State may expand hunting | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/24/08 |
| Court limits lobbyist funding | Amarillo Globe-News | Thomas, S. | 03/16/08 |
| Despite attacks, Jones takes significant lead | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/05/08 |
| Texas will draw the line on border with Mexico | Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 03/03/08 |
| Making progress | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Swinford, D. | 02/26/08 |
| GOP operative seeks support for Jones foe | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 02/26/08 |
| Escobar asked to play role at immigration and border security hearing | Rio Grande Guardian | Staff | 02/20/08 |
| Craddick blamed for immigration bills' failure | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 02/12/08 |
| Local state House candidate faults Craddick over immigration | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 02/09/08 |
| Lawmakers meet ahead of legislature | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/04/08 |
| The race is on in District 86 | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/08/08 |
| Jones draws last-minute challenger | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 01/04/08 |
| Texas House committee plans second immigration hearing | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 12/27/07 |
| Out of bounds | Houston Chronicle | Editorial | 12/20/07 |
| Football facing its own scandal | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 12/17/07 |
| House rules? | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/13/07 |
| DPS beefing up recruitment efforts | Houston Chronicle | Fikac, P. | 12/11/07 |
| Legislators hear NFL-cable spat | San Antonio Express News | Scharrer, G. | 12/11/07 |
| Eye on Austin: Calm winds, calm Texans | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/03/07 |
| Eye on Austin: steroid testing still in future | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/19/07 |
| Eminent domain changes | Amarillo Globe-News | Thomas, S. | 11/04/07 |
| Craddick says trial lawyers want new speaker to remove malpractice caps | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 10/25/07 |
| Wind farm foes lose ruling | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 10/18/07 |
| Incentives dry up | Dallas Morning News | Michaels, D. | 10/11/07 |
| Politicians seek new term | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 10/02/07 |
| A vote on voting: Should lawmakers' votes be recorded? | Austin American Statesman | Lisheron, M. | 09/30/07 |
| Campaigns need big coin in Texas | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 09/29/07 |
| House seats up for grabs | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/24/07 |
| Task force studies loans | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/10/07 |
| Duncan: lobbyist spurring GOP rift | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 09/10/07 |
| Funds being raised early | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 09/03/07 |
| Eye on Austin: New laws now in effect | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/27/07 |
| Craddick reaches beyond his grasp | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 08/19/07 |
| Face of West Texas changes | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 08/13/07 |
| Perry's veto detrimental to colleges, communities | Amarillo Globe-News | Jones, S. | 07/22/07 |
| Panhandle may lose its clout | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 07/10/07 |
| Governor gets AC's attention | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 07/01/07 |
| Immigration not addressed much by Legislature | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 06/25/07 |
| Legislative session pleases officials | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/21/07 |
| Area chambers come away happy with Legislature | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 06/21/07 |
| Area lawmakers proud of handiwork | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/19/07 |
| At signing, Perry praises border bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/07/07 |
| Texas film: come back, Shane | Austin Chronicle | Whittaker, R. | 06/07/07 |
| Swinford praises Valley leaders for their input on border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 06/07/07 |
| Wind power puts Panhandle in position to prosper | Amarillo Globe-News | Hurlbut, D. | 06/06/07 |
| Most ready to get out of Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 06/04/07 |
| Where we stand on recorded votes in the Texas House | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Garcia, J. | 06/04/07 |
| Winds of change in the House | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 06/04/07 |
| Swinford wins statesman status from admirers, critics alike | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 06/04/07 |
| It's time for a new House speaker | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 06/03/07 |
| Area lawmakers help kill TAKS, lose other battles | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/29/07 |
| Many unsure of Craddick's ability to lead | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/29/07 |
| Water bill passes; electric rates stall | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 05/29/07 |
| Border measure added to homeland security bill | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 05/28/07 |
| ASU’s move to Tech system ‘team effort’ | San Angelo Standard Times | Staff | 05/28/07 |
| Speaker's opponents have few options | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 05/27/07 |
| Heflin crows about Prop. 1; Duncan shields governor's veto power | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/27/07 |
| Jones to try hand at speaker run | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 05/27/07 |
| Amendments derail border bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/26/07 |
| Border security measure dies in House | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 05/26/07 |
| Changes could mean end of border security bill | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 05/26/07 |
| Burnam scuttles security measure | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 05/26/07 |
| Border bill may be revived | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 05/26/07 |
| Border security measure hits another snag | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 05/25/07 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 05/25/07 |
| Bills passed, many with add-ons | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/24/07 |
| 11th hour rush | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/24/07 |
| ACLU still has concerns with border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Staff | 05/24/07 |
| ID plan puts spotlight on voter fraud | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 05/23/07 |
| Bill to give sheriffs bulk of funds to fight border crime | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 05/23/07 |
| Senate passes HB 13 with anti-immigrant provisions removed | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/23/07 |
| Republican asks speaker to voluntarily step down | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/22/07 |
| Eye on Austin: crunch time in Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/21/07 |
| 'Dictators' rule in Texas House | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/20/07 |
| Leaders in Austin take it on the chin | San Antonio Express News | Ratcliffe, R. | 05/20/07 |
| Keep Texas House in order | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/18/07 |
| Firefighters in line for $30M | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/17/07 |
| Marriage bill goes to Perry | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/17/07 |
| Best of the blog | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 05/17/07 |
| Border security bill clears Senate committee without immigration parts | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 05/17/07 |
| Shapleigh adds amendment to HB 13 to block racial profiling | Rio Grande Guardian | Staff | 05/17/07 |
| Bills on immigration just fruitless gestures | San Antonio Express News | Editorial | 05/16/07 |
| Bill that empowers Perry goes to panel | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/15/07 |
| Legislators buck state leaders more often | Victoria Advocate | McNeely, D. | 05/14/07 |
| Smoking ban clears House, goes to Senate | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/13/07 |
| Texas House fills up on pandering | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/11/07 |
| Chisum knows how game played | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/10/07 |
| House backs $3 billion push for cancer cure | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 05/10/07 |
| TBC to thank lawmakers for "improving" border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/10/07 |
| House OKs border security measure | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 05/09/07 |
| House bolsters border law, adopts TYC reform bill | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 05/09/07 |
| Security bill sails through House | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/08/07 |
| Border security plan endorsed by House | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 05/08/07 |
| House OKs border-security bill | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 05/08/07 |
| Border bill gets preliminary OK | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 05/08/07 |
| House approves border security bill by big margins | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 05/08/07 |
| House gives tentative approval to border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/08/07 |
| Bill to fight border crime gets House nod | San Antonio Express News | Scharrer, G. | 05/08/07 |
| Texas pledge is under review | Amarillo Globe-News | Edgren, C. | 05/07/07 |
| Being kept in the dark | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 05/07/07 |
| Swinford: if colleagues get their minds right we will pass HB 13 | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/07/07 |
| Bill aids teachers | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/06/07 |
| Raymond: if border security bill gets derailed again, Perry should call special session | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/06/07 |
| Anti-immigrant bills tarnish GOP | Valley Morning Star | Editorial | 05/06/07 |
| Swinford keeps Texas out of immigration fight | Amarillo Globe-News | Almager, D. | 05/05/07 |
| Reports: border security funds' success varies | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 05/05/07 |
| Bill fuels 'sanctuary city' debate | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 05/05/07 |
| Technicality derails border bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 05/04/07 |
| Dispute sidelines border measure | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 05/04/07 |
| Craddick's request can't save border bill | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 05/04/07 |
| Border-security bill back to panel | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 05/04/07 |
| Delay over technicality could kill border security bill | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 05/04/07 |
| Technical error may torpedo security bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/04/07 |
| Quote of the day | Houston Chronicle | Staff | 05/04/07 |
| Border security bill returned to committee — again | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 05/04/07 |
| Guillen working with border leaders on resolution to send to Congress | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/04/07 |
| Swinford snaps at ACLU after border security bill derailment | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/04/07 |
| Herrero defends move that derailed border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/04/07 |
| Bill on border security stumbles in House | San Antonio Express News | Scharrer, G. | 05/04/07 |
| Ounce of prevention, $467 million of cure | Austin Chronicle | Smith, J. | 05/03/07 |
| Dewhurst: Senate working on letter to send to Congress over immigration | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 05/03/07 |
| Farrar calls on House colleagues to amend HB 13 | Rio Grande Guardian | Staff | 05/03/07 |
| New version of border bill | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/01/07 |
| Bus seatbelt bill clicks with legislators; likely to pass on third reading today | Beaumont Enterprise | Martinez, P. | 05/01/07 |
| Eye on Austin: time to bridge budget gaps | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/30/07 |
| Bill seeks to fund border, homeland security program | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 04/30/07 |
| Bills on the chopping block | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Maynard, R. | 04/29/07 |
| Perry's al-Qaida comments cause stir | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 04/28/07 |
| Police chiefs want say on border security spending | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/27/07 |
| More South Texas police chiefs come out against border security bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/26/07 |
| MALC members ask if this is Bash the Border Week | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/26/07 |
| Tech system poised to grow | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/25/07 |
| House bill targets builders who fail to repair defects | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 04/25/07 |
| Anti-abortion bill is halted | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/25/07 |
| Eye on Austin: Angelo St. may join Texas Tech system | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/23/07 |
| Officials determine who will watch pennies in $100 million border security proposal | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 04/22/07 |
| Swinford defends revised security proposal | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/20/07 |
| Move of criminal database proposed | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 04/20/07 |
| Rangers may run database | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 04/20/07 |
| Bill ties border security bucks to enforcing immigration | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/20/07 |
| Anti-abortion bill advances in Texas | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/20/07 |
| Bill put Rangers in charge of police database | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 04/20/07 |
| Measure would require local police to enforce immigration laws to receive funding | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 04/20/07 |
| Police chiefs: why can't we tap into border security funds? | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/20/07 |
| Time crunch puts spark to legislators | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 04/19/07 |
| On the lege | Austin Chronicle | Smith, J. | 04/19/07 |
| Handgun-privacy bill advances in the House | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 04/19/07 |
| Perry database | Houston Chronicle | Raskin, A. | 04/19/07 |
| Flores: HB 9 was not about building up a massive intelligence database | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/19/07 |
| Recorded votes are in the House; Texas voters to have final say | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/18/07 |
| Criminal database proposal advances | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 04/18/07 |
| A house hurrah | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/18/07 |
| Stem-cell bill gets early OK | Houston Chronicle | Staff | 04/18/07 |
| House OKs measure to record final votes | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 04/18/07 |
| State panel hears testimony on immigration bills | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/17/07 |
| Border security funding debated | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 04/17/07 |
| Swinford: we're handing the criminal intelligence database over to DPS | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/17/07 |
| Stem cell research vote called sneaky | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 04/17/07 |
| Border sheriffs: give us the money, not DPS | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/16/07 |
| Lawmakers to debate record vote legislation | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/15/07 |
| Data story delays security bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/14/07 |
| Legislators wrestle over security data | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 04/14/07 |
| Governor's database concerns lawmakers | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 04/14/07 |
| Swinford: we will quiz McCraw over Perry database claims | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/13/07 |
| On the Lege: TXU meltdown | Austin Chronicle | Smith, A. | 04/12/07 |
| Berman leads appeal to Craddick | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Maynard, R. | 04/12/07 |
| State Affairs to stage extra hearing so lawmakers can hear from DREAM Act students | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/11/07 |
| Austin break comes to end | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/09/07 |
| Education is in the House | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/09/07 |
| Immigrant advocates face familiar tests | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 04/09/07 |
| Door might still be open for state measures on immigration | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 04/09/07 |
| Immigrant-bashers lose a round | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Editorial | 04/08/07 |
| Legislature passes key bills, axes the duds and laughs in between | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 04/08/07 |
| Constitutional amendment among many bills voted on by lawmakers | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 04/08/07 |
| Texas House, Senate differ on border security money | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/07/07 |
| Committee vote Monday on recording votes is crucial | Abilene Reporter-News | Editorial | 04/05/07 |
| Swinford kills abortion bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/05/07 |
| Rep. Berman wants Legislature to consider immigration bills | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Maynard, R. | 04/05/07 |
| CHIP may get booster shot | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/04/07 |
| Abortion bill would require patient data | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/03/07 |
| Christian: House can find consensus on immigration resolution being sent to Congress | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/03/07 |
| Bill that shouldn't see the light of day buried | San Angelo Standard Times | Editorial | 04/03/07 |
| State immigration efforts flop | San Angelo Standard Times | Meighan, T. | 04/03/07 |
| Bill would raise tuition rates for undocumented students | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 04/02/07 |
| How they voted: legislators busy | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 04/01/07 |
| Unpopular victory for good sense | Austin American Statesman | 04/01/07 | |
| County may receive authority to impose bed tax | Midland Reporter Telegram | Guy, C. | 04/01/07 |
| Immigration debate cooling down in Austin | Dallas Morning News | Olivera, M. | 03/31/07 |
| Immigration | El Paso Times | Editorial | 03/30/07 |
| Chairman may block many immigration bills | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | McGee, P. | 03/30/07 |
| Swinford trims immigration bills from agenda | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/29/07 |
| Panels ask: can state fix border problems? | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 03/29/07 |
| Immigration laws held up at the border | Austin Chronicle | Smith, A. | 03/29/07 |
| Texas lawmakers told border not their worry | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 03/29/07 |
| Immigration debate hits House committee hearings | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 03/29/07 |
| Valley leaders to testify on immigration today | McAllen Monitor | Hernandez, E. | 03/29/07 |
| Allen: border hearing went better than expected | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/29/07 |
| King: House will not consider immigration bills the state cannot defend in court | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/29/07 |
| Lawmaker says options limited on immigration | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 03/29/07 |
| Panel chair to kill immigration bills | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 03/28/07 |
| Sole Hispanic on House State Affairs Committee feels weight of responsibility | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/28/07 |
| Immigration bill denial in House angers Berman | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Maynard, R. | 03/28/07 |
| Immigration proposals falter | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 03/27/07 |
| Bill makes police tackle crime, not immigrants | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 03/27/07 |
| Trash timber to burn | Houston Chronicle | Babineck, M. | 03/27/07 |
| Governor returns | Houston Chronicle | Staff | 03/27/07 |
| Coalition to Lege: let feds enforce immigration laws | McAllen Monitor | Martinez, A. | 03/27/07 |
| Swinford: local law enforcement should report undocumented immigrants | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/27/07 |
| West Texas delegates back in Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/26/07 |
| Immigration bills unlikely to get passed | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 03/26/07 |
| Legislators vote on controversial, as well as routine bills in Austin | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/25/07 |
| Sorry, no need to apologize | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/24/07 |
| El Pasoans will testify on immigration at statehouse | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 03/24/07 |
| High fidelity | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 03/23/07 |
| Texas castles don't need moats | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/22/07 |
| Passions run high in House debate on governing statues | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 03/22/07 |
| Proposal aims to curb veto power | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/22/07 |
| Quote of the day | Houston Chronicle | Staff | 03/22/07 |
| House votes to trim governor's veto power | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 03/22/07 |
| Monumental measure ignites a racial debate in the House | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 03/22/07 |
| Gun bill OK'd Perry must sign measure | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/21/07 |
| Legislature considers changing primary date, ending TAKS, other key issues | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/18/07 |
| Ongoing quest for transparency | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 03/16/07 |
| Washington could use a little Texas sunshine | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Editorial | 03/16/07 |
| Fire bad! Recorded votes good! | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 03/15/07 |
| House vote is a victory for accountable politics | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Editorial | 03/14/07 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 03/13/07 |
| House plan would require recorded votes | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 03/13/07 |
| Austin bustling with bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 03/12/07 |
| Recorded vote issue can take giant step | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Editorial | 03/12/07 |
| Capitol player says 'wait and see' on next job | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 03/11/07 |
| Be informed, be empowered | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 03/11/07 |
| State's school finance 'solution' now a quiet but troubling issue | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/11/07 |
| Legislature may require on-the-record, roll-call votes for bills | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/11/07 |
| Recorded-votes issue leaves Austin lawmakers cranky | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Editorial | 03/10/07 |
| For the record | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 03/09/07 |
| For the record, we'll stop when recorded votes start | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/08/07 |
| Pass amendment to require record votes | San Angelo Standard Times | Editorial | 03/08/07 |
| House finally gets point on recorded votes | Beaumont Enterprise | Editorial | 03/07/07 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 03/07/07 |
| Group wants CHIP funding cuts reversed | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 03/07/07 |
| State Affairs chair sets dates for key border security hearings | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/07/07 |
| Advocates seek recorded votes | Austin American Statesman | Lisheron, M. | 03/06/07 |
| OK, all in favor say. . . | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Hartman, D. | 03/05/07 |
| Law needed to require recorded votes | Waco Tribune Herald | Editorial | 03/05/07 |
| Committee vote Monday on recording votes is crucial | Abilene Reporter-News | Editorial | 03/04/07 |
| Another chance | Bryan Eagle | Editorial | 03/04/07 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 03/04/07 |
| Record a vote for state change | Galveston Daily News | Taylor, H. | 03/04/07 |
| Votes should be recorded on every bill | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 03/04/07 |
| Austin legislators can make openness priority | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Editorial | 03/04/07 |
| Key House committee needs to force record vote on all legislation | Amarillo Globe-News | Hartman, F. | 03/03/07 |
| Be accountable | Houston Chronicle | Editorial | 03/03/07 |
| Truly inspired | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 03/01/07 |
| Local leaders take requests to Capitol | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/28/07 |
| For the record, real voting will continue in secret | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 02/27/07 |
| Area leaders lobby Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/26/07 |
| Beware, 80th Legislature: the eyes of Latino voters are upon you | Amarillo Globe-News | Almager, D. | 02/26/07 |
| Perry power grab falls flat | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 02/25/07 |
| Warming up to tax freeze | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/21/07 |
| Swinford asks AG to weigh immigration bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/19/07 |
| On the record | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/18/07 |
| Texas attorney general to review immigration bills | El Paso Times | Grissom, B. | 02/18/07 |
| Megawatt economic jolt | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 02/16/07 |
| Group: immigration not state's fight | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 02/16/07 |
| Largest business association joins fight | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 02/16/07 |
| Immigration efforts raise legal questions for some | Austin American Statesman | Castillo, J. | 02/14/07 |
| Uproars in Austin can still be heard | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/12/07 |
| Don't stop there | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/11/07 |
| Some doubt Perry's plans | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/07/07 |
| Column to update issues for Panhandle | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/05/07 |
| Speaker runs out of plums in the House | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 02/05/07 |
| Pampa lawmaker a social conservative | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 02/04/07 |
| South Plains, Panhandle are potent in Austin | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 02/04/07 |
| Pumped up in the Panhandle | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/01/07 |
| Death penalty, abortion a bad mix | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/30/07 |
| More voice concerns about tax rebate idea | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 01/29/07 |
| Chisum lands powerful post | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/27/07 |
| Capitol roundup | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 01/25/07 |
| Abbott issues opinion after abortion inquiry | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 01/25/07 |
| AG says doctors can't face death penalty for abortions | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 01/25/07 |
| Chisum's loyalty pays off for area | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/16/07 |
| Craddick wins easily | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/10/07 |
| Secret ballot 'test vote' for Speaker's race | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 01/08/07 |
| Legislature set to convene | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/07/07 |
| Tough issues mark session | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/07/07 |
| Redistricting, GOP losses listed by Craddick critics | Midland Reporter Telegram | Campbell, B. | 01/07/07 |
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| Opposition candidates unite against Craddick reappointment | Midland Reporter Telegram | Sissom, S. | 01/04/07 |
| Race to topple Craddick heats up | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 12/29/06 |
| Can we talk? GOP joins forces | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/02/06 |
| Thornberry discusses area issues | Amarillo Globe-News | Thomas, S. | 11/30/06 |
| Gift giving comes early for lobbyists | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 11/27/06 |
| Regional leaders see big potential for wind energy | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Lunsford, D. | 11/26/06 |
| Demos refuse to sign a stem cell report | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 11/22/06 |
| State can find better method: get rid of partisan judiciary | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 11/19/06 |
| Lawmakers decry big spenders | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/19/06 |
| Legislature accepting bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 11/14/06 |
| Legislators fire up early over immigration | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 10/29/06 |
| Take one for the area team | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 10/18/06 |
| Stem cell research debated at UH campus | Houston Chronicle | Ackerman, T. | 09/27/06 |
| Lawmakers discuss tax concerns | Amarillo Globe-News | Crawford, J. | 08/10/06 |
| Home builder watchdog can growl, not bite | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 07/31/06 |
| Swinford asks correctly for AG abortion opinion | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 07/18/06 |
| Death penalty question clouds Texas abortion law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 07/14/06 |
| Texas abortion law under scrutiny | Austin American Statesman | Embry, J. | 07/13/06 |
| Could M.D.s face death in abortions? | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 07/13/06 |
| State rule sought on doctors, new abortion laws | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 07/13/06 |
| Proposal: a $1 million recusal rule | Houston Chronicle | Casey, R. | 07/02/06 |
| With friends like these, GOP needs enemies | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 06/22/06 |
| For the record, record votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 06/21/06 |
| Cities, counties put lobbyists to work on taxpayers' dime | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 06/10/06 |
| State health chief stepping down | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 06/07/06 |
| Legislature OKs funeral-protest bill | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 05/13/06 |
| Strayhorn may have found hot issue | Midland Reporter Telegram | McNeely, D. | 05/11/06 |
| Abbott says comptroller didn't have authority to issue report | Austin American Statesman | A.P. Wire | 05/04/06 |
| Strayhorn rapped over investigation | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 05/04/06 |
| Legislature has to make grade | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/18/06 |
| One and done for lawmakers | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/13/06 |
| Legislators from area weigh in on school finance | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 03/26/06 |
| It's cheaper for taxpayers if Swinford stays put | Amarillo Globe-News | Reavis, D. | 03/26/06 |
| New rules for schools; low expectations for Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Van Camp, V. | 03/24/06 |
| PAC's late aid altered races | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 03/10/06 |
| Swinford to keep state House seat | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 03/09/06 |
| Swinford takes lead over Carlisle | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 03/08/06 |
| The Globe-News recommends... | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/07/06 |
| Candidates come knocking | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 03/05/06 |
| House races put spotlight on education | Austin American Statesman | Embry, J. | 03/02/06 |
| GOP county chairs back Swinford | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 02/25/06 |
| Perry cites border security in plan to grow wiretapping | Austin American Statesman | 02/25/06 | |
| Perry wants to expand state's wiretap powers | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 02/25/06 |
| Perry pushes border act | Amarillo Globe-News | Yates, P. | 02/23/06 |
| Can GOP lawmakers survive voucher vote? | Austin American Statesman | Embry, J. | 02/20/06 |
| The candidates | Amarillo Globe-News | Staff | 02/19/06 |
| The GOP battle against soccer moms | Houston Chronicle | Casey, R. | 02/12/06 |
| Swinford denies accusation of aiding pal | Amarillo Globe-News | Yates, P. | 02/09/06 |
| Legislator threatens anti-smoking money | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 02/08/06 |
| Educators aim for House seats across the state | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 02/03/06 |
| Homeowners get ally in the House | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Lieber, D. | 02/03/06 |
| Lawmakers learn a lesson | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/24/06 |
| Legislature's good ol' boys come off like bullies | Amarillo Globe-News | Sagan, G. | 01/24/06 |
| Carlisle picks up an endorsement | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 01/24/06 |
| Builder oversight agency blasted | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 01/24/06 |
| Swinford promises campaign of issues | Amarillo Globe-News | Bernet, B. | 01/20/06 |
| District 87 contest among the most important in Texas | Amarillo Globe-News | Kiker, C. | 01/18/06 |
| Back on the Texas ballot | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 01/13/06 |
| School board member wins spot on ballot | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 01/13/06 |
| Texas Supreme Court restores House hopeful to GOP ballot | Houston Chronicle | Babineck, M. | 01/13/06 |
| GOP becomes Party-pooper | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/12/06 |
| Ballot battles precede primary | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 01/12/06 |
| AISD trustee ruled to have 'lucrative' office, not certified to run for District 87 state rep | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 01/11/06 |
| Judge sides with Keel in petition squabble | Austin American Statesman | Lindell, C. | 01/11/06 |
| Candidacy challenges escalating | Dallas Morning News | Michaels, D. | 01/11/06 |
| Homebuilder review draws debate | Houston Chronicle | Patel, P. | 01/05/06 |
| The ones to watch | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 01/03/06 |
| Business group likes what it sees at Capitol | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 12/13/05 |
| The rinky-dink stuff | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kanelis, J. | 12/07/05 |
| Carlisle announces bid for 87th District | Amarillo Globe-News | Smith, K. | 12/06/05 |
| Save the 'rinky-dink' matters for later | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 12/04/05 |
| Stravato: cut is an attack on Planned Parenthood | Amarillo Globe-News | Crawford, J. | 12/03/05 |
| Governer speaks on coming cheese plant | Amarillo Globe-News | Schwarz, G. | 12/01/05 |
| School taxes headed to polls | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 11/24/05 |
| Voters overwhelmingly support constitutional definition of marriage | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 11/09/05 |
| Swinford says 'I do' to Prop. 2; McCartt declines to voice stance | Amarillo Globe-News | Dickerson, P. | 11/02/05 |
| Panhandle's 'Fab Four' take magical mystery tour | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 11/01/05 |
| Down-ballot candidate knows value of face time | Austin American Statesman | 09/05/05 | |
| GOP cedes Robin Hood | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 08/21/05 |
| Chamber music | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 08/18/05 |
| Special House panel approves new bills on schools taxes | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 08/13/05 |
| Two bills may revive school reform efforts | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 08/13/05 |
| Lawmakers reach into recycling bin | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 08/13/05 |
| Why ill-fated tax proposal got 8 votes | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 08/04/05 |
| Solving school finance problem not as simple as some critics think | Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 08/03/05 |
| Panhandle has stake in fight | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 07/19/05 |
| Dewhurst: schools come first | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 07/15/05 |
| School district budgets on hold pending bill | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Reynolds, J. | 07/14/05 |
| Austin talk: Perry to corral legislators | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 06/18/05 |
| 'More of everything I expected' | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, B. | 06/12/05 |
| Legislators list session's pros, cons | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Cunningham, G. | 06/08/05 |
| Special session | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 06/07/05 |
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Swinford stays, Panhandle wins
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Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 06/06/05 |
| Swinford says he will run for House | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 06/03/05 |
| Closing door on open government | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 06/03/05 |
| Combs kicks off election shuffle | Austin American Statesman | 06/03/05 | |
| Texas Legislature gets nothing done | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 06/02/05 |
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Dumas legislator won't seek ag job
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Dallas Morning News | Staff | 06/02/05 |
| Lawmakers optimistic at session's end | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 06/01/05 |
| Legislature's record votes not required | Abilene Reporter-News | McNeely, D. | 05/22/05 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 05/20/05 |
| Parents' plea for cell laws is unheard | Austin American Statesman | Selby, W. | 05/19/05 |
| State workers to regain day care | Austin American Statesman | Martinez, M. | 05/19/05 |
| Pass recorded vote measure | San Antonio Express News | Editorial | 05/19/05 |
| Energy bill heads to House, where critics may get aggressive | San Angelo Standard Times | Finley, E. | 05/11/05 |
| Texas breaks record for amendments | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 05/05/05 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 05/02/05 |
| Education program is proposed | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Vertuno, J. | 04/26/05 |
| Legislator backs away from steroid testing | Houston Chronicle | A.P. Wire | 04/26/05 |
| In session | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 04/26/05 |
| Chamber music | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 04/21/05 |
| Panel ponders abortion, pill issues | San Antonio Express News | Kriel, L. | 04/14/05 |
| Gay marriage vote angers panel's Demos | San Antonio Express News | Garcia, G. | 04/12/05 |
| Don't blow off Panhandle wind | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/09/05 |
| Panel is close to passing ban on gay marriage, civil unions | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 04/05/05 |
| Texas needs hard look at new energy sources | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Editorial | 04/04/05 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 03/30/05 |
| Wind holds key to benefits | San Angelo Standard Times | Brown, T. | 03/24/05 |
| Push legislators to act on recorded votes bill | San Antonio Express News | Editorial | 03/24/05 |
| Hold them accountable | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 03/21/05 |
| Make legislators accountable, but why bog down Constitution | San Antonio Express News | Rodriguez, K. | 03/18/05 |
| Texas needs law on recorded votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/17/05 |
| For the record, Texas is failing | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 03/15/05 |
| For everyone to see | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 03/14/05 |
| Legislators cool to voting change | San Antonio Express News | Kriel, L. | 03/14/05 |
| A renewable gold mine | Waco Tribune Herald | Editorial | 03/14/05 |
| Recorded votes discussed | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/08/05 |
| No more voting in the shadows | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 03/07/05 |
| Capitol roundup | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 03/07/05 |
| On the record | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 03/06/05 |
| Record votes of lawmakers | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 03/06/05 |
| School funding remains a concern | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 03/04/05 |
| Bills put focus on energy supplies | Abilene Reporter-News | Meighan, T. | 03/03/05 |
| Bills aim to pump up wind power | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Reynolds, J. | 03/03/05 |
| Bill would increase resources | Wichita Falls Record News | Meighan, T. | 03/03/05 |
| Lawmaker takes aim at ethics rules | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 02/24/05 |
| Capitol roundup | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 02/16/05 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/10/05 |
| House plan could benefit region schools | Amarillo Globe-News | Staff | 02/04/05 |
| House ag panel lacks strong West Texas pull | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Reynolds, J. | 01/28/05 |
| Education, jobs, CPS top Perry's 2005 list | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 01/27/05 |
| Senate plan cuts property tax rate | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 01/13/05 |
| Good will hunting | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 01/12/05 |
| Looking at lottery | Amarillo Globe-News | Smith, K. | 01/12/05 |
| School finance 'biggest issue that's out there' | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 01/09/05 |
| Water on tap for legislative session | Amarillo Globe-News | Ledbetter, K. | 01/09/05 |
| Cigarette tax increase would aid child, adult protective services | Amarillo Globe-News | Smith, K. | 01/09/05 |
| $329 million reform a proposal to fix CPS | Amarillo Globe-News | Smith, K. | 01/09/05 |
| Legislative outlook: rural areas may face rough road | Amarillo Globe-News | Routon, R. | 01/09/05 |
| Kids and money will dominate next session | Amarillo Globe-News | Swinford, D. | 01/05/05 |
| Lawmakers outline agenda | Amarillo Globe-News | Schwarz, G. | 12/15/04 |
| Ethics law for public officials is crimping corporate donations | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 12/11/04 |
| Camera-shy | Houston Chronicle | Editorial | 12/09/04 |
| Local legislators in favor of recorded votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, B. | 12/04/04 |
| Panhandle faces growing problem | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/02/04 |
| Swinford: Ag voices must be louder | Amarillo Globe-News | Ledbetter, K. | 12/01/04 |
| TX legislature goes for record | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/01/04 |
| Chisum files proposal to ban gay marriage | Amarillo Globe-News | 11/09/04 | |
| Lawmakers say groundwork needed | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 09/17/04 |
| Swinford earns kudos for utility plan | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 08/26/04 |
| Another special session? | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 06/13/04 |
| For the record, record the votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/27/04 |
| Lawmaker to seek agriculture job | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/17/04 |
| Legislators: Adios, school finance plan | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 05/15/04 |
| Swinford: I'm running for ag post | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 05/15/04 |
| Area legislators grapple with House bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 05/07/04 |
| Leadership lacking in Austin | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/07/04 |
| Democrats assail Craddick for sending school bill to Senate | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 05/06/04 |
| Craddick wrangles needed votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 05/05/04 |
| School's out on payroll tax | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/05/04 |
| One 'shell' of a school funding plan gets nod | San Antonio Express News | 05/05/04 | |
| School finance bill goes to House | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 05/04/04 |
| State might unveil school finance plan | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 04/29/04 |
| Full House could start tax debate next week | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 04/29/04 |
| Lawmakers come up with 27 parts of plans | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, B. | 04/27/04 |
| Civic leaders upset with part of school plan | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 04/24/04 |
| Making a list, checking it twice | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 04/23/04 |
| Lawmakers meet, adjourn for week | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 04/21/04 |
| Time for change? | Amarillo Globe-News | Raynor, J. | 04/18/04 |
| Legislators prepare for special session on school finance | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, J. | 04/14/04 |
| Appraisal proposal draws counties' fire | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 04/05/04 |
| Robin Hood casting shadow over school-finance system | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 03/21/04 |
| Video gaming gaining support as an education funding option | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 03/21/04 |
| Lawmakers bandy ideas, not solutions for funding | Amarillo Globe-News | Staff | 03/17/04 |
| Lawmakers report school options during campaign tour | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 02/12/04 |
| Education-funding options on the table | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, B. | 01/27/04 |
| Lawmakers get new terms | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 01/06/04 |
| 7 file to succeed Bivins in Senate | Amarillo Globe-News | Chapman, J. | 01/03/04 |
| 'All for one, one for all' is Panhandle battle cry | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 12/10/03 |
| Lawmakers: Consistent ag message needed | Amarillo Globe-News | Ledbetter, K. | 12/04/03 |
| Redistricting to establish new precincts | Valley Morning Star | Trevino, M. | 12/01/03 |
| Put redistricting out of our misery | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 10/14/03 |
| Deaf Smith at core of redistricting | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 10/09/03 |
| House passes bill to ease criteria for insurance chief | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 08/14/03 |
| Commission bill resurfaces | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 08/07/03 |
| Bill to shift state powers dies in House | Austin American Statesman | Susswein, G. | 07/26/03 |
| Keep Texas open for public business | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 07/14/03 |
| Budget records bill is yanked | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 07/11/03 |
| Budget papers bill clears House panel | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 07/09/03 |
| Lawmakers should strike out Perry's call for secret budget | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 07/07/03 |
| Encore for failed bills in Austin | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 07/06/03 |
| Legislators: July session to resurrect redistricting | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 06/05/03 |
| Two bills will save state money | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Brooks, K. | 06/02/03 |
| We'd rather keep our right to know | Galveston Daily News | Editorial | 05/30/03 |
| Flicking the people aside | Waco Tribune Herald | Editorial | 05/30/03 |
| Waco Marriott's brush with death | Waco Tribune Herald | Copeland, M. | 05/29/03 |
| House members racing to pass reorganization, cost-cutting bill | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 05/28/03 |
| Last-minute bills may cause power struggle | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 05/26/03 |
| Reorganization bill a surprise package | Austin American Statesman | Harmon, D. | 05/24/03 |
| Value of Austin's facilities higher than S.A.'s | San Antonio Express News | 05/23/03 | |
| Reform bill cut back in Senate | Waco Tribune Herald | Smith, R. | 05/20/03 |
| No work, no pay, House Dems say | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 05/17/03 |
| 100 proposals come to a BAD end in Austin | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 05/16/03 |
| Democrats cause power outage | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/14/03 |
| Bill may ax N. Bosque hearings | Waco Tribune Herald | Smith, R. | 05/10/03 |
| Resignation doesn't add up | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 05/09/03 |
| Ethics panel fines Swinford | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 05/08/03 |
| Legislator submits lofty plan for state | Austin American Statesman | Herman, D. | 05/06/03 |
| Bills to widen governor's power praised, assailed | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/03/03 |
| House gives transportation panel bill tentative OK | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 05/03/03 |
| Amendment seeks to limit public disclosure of drafts, memos | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 05/02/03 |
| Government reform gets panel's nod | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 05/02/03 |
| More government secrecy? | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/01/03 |
| Tackling the insurance crisis | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 05/01/03 |
| State might revise local appraisals | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 04/30/03 |
| House OKs reshaping of agencies | Austin American Statesman | Harmon, D. | 04/26/03 |
| Social service restructuring plan debated | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Brooks, K. | 04/25/03 |
| Lawmakers hope legislation boosts Texas wind power | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 04/14/03 |
| Group tries to knock down House bill limiting lawsuits against manufacturers | Amarillo Globe-News | Rohloff, G. | 04/04/03 |
| Wind power | Abilene Reporter-News | Brown, T. | 03/30/03 |
| State puts probation on the bubble | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 03/23/03 |
| Bills would boost Texas wind power | San Angelo Standard Times | Editorial | 03/23/03 |
| Bills could help boost state's wind industry | Amarillo Globe-News | Storm, R. | 03/21/03 |
| Lawmaker urges streamlining agencies | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/18/03 |
| Lawmakers consider oil, gas bills | San Angelo Standard Times | Mills, A. | 03/16/03 |
| Probation faces dire times | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 03/15/03 |
| Rep. Swinford gets key post | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/16/03 |
| Craddick shares House wealth | Amarillo Globe-News | Editorial | 02/01/03 |
| Public safety, budget on Bivin's mind | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 02/01/03 |
| Craddick plays conservative card | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 01/31/03 |
| Lawmakers undaunted by deficit | Amarillo Globe-News | Wilson, B. | 01/14/03 |
| Counties' concerns on agenda | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 01/13/03 |
| Agencies to lobby for funds to fight child abuse, neglect | Amarillo Globe-News | Shoemaker, B. | 12/19/02 |
| Swinford to revise contribution reports | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 12/18/02 |
| Laney's reign as speaker likely over | Amarillo Globe-News | Ledbetter, K. | 11/07/02 |
| Swinford ahead | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 11/06/02 |
| Don't wish--or vote--upon a star | Amarillo Globe-News | Henry, D. | 10/17/02 |
| Endorsement by any other name ... | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 10/16/02 |
| Customers becoming more frustrated | Amarillo Globe-News | Werpney, M. | 10/10/02 |
| Swinford, Quackenbush field questions in Dumas | Amarillo Globe-News | Cunningham, G. | 10/10/02 |
| Money gets top biling in race | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 09/08/02 |
| Candidate says Swinford failed to properly report campaign monies | Amarillo Daily News | Werpney, M. | 08/13/02 |
| Ruling will allow Web wine sales | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 07/18/02 |
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Swinford to leave Dumas Co-op
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Amarillo Daily News | Storm, R. | 06/18/02 |
| Being a public servant is not for the faint of heart | Amarillo Daily News | Daugherty, D. | 04/12/02 |
| Rural Texans have chance to tell government what they think | Amarillo Daily News | Daugherty, D. | 02/08/02 |
| Warning to Texas GOP: Tread carefully | Amarillo Daily News | Kanelis, J. | 01/27/02 |
| A matter of defense | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Daugherty, D. | 01/23/02 |
| Hopes refueled | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Daugherty, D. | 01/21/02 |
| Opportunity in the tank | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Daugherty, D. | 01/20/02 |
| West Texas still player in state political arena | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Daugherty, D. | 12/29/01 |
| Swinford recommends communities, agricultural producers work together | Amarillo Daily News | Ledbetter, K. | 11/29/01 |
| Legislators make bus tour of Panhandle | Amarillo Daily News | Albright, M. | 10/02/01 |
| Slate of new laws to hit books | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Daugherty, D. | 08/26/01 |
| Bill payback | Dallas Morning News | Kilday, A. | 05/24/01 |
| Bill to ship wine goes to governor | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kirsch, J. | 05/24/01 |
| Earlier deal on wine shipping allows bill to go to governor | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 05/23/01 |
| Ad puts legislator over a fuzzy line | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/23/01 |
| Texans divided about whether to ship wine within state | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kirsch, J. | 05/10/01 |
| Support appears flat for proposal to allow direct wine purchase | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 05/10/01 |
| Redistricting sparks flying | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 05/08/01 |
| House puts brakes on bill to catch red-light runners | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 05/05/01 |
| Jones redistricting plan meets opposition from GOP urbanites | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 05/05/01 |
| House says 'cheers' to in-state shipments of Texas-made wines | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 04/26/01 |
| Raising a glass to wineries | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 04/26/01 |
| Governor Perry signs Texas' first agricultural policy into law | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 04/12/01 |
| House committee approves ban on feeding garbage to hogs | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 04/10/01 |
| State to fight outbreak of livestock virus | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 04/06/01 |
| Judge lets wine sale ruling age | San Antonio Express News | Poling, T. | 04/03/01 |
| Bills would let Texans buy wine over the Internet | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 04/01/01 |
| Legislators say cities should resolve airport tax issue | Dallas Morning News | Lindenberger, M. | 03/28/01 |
| Texas wine might hit the road | Beaumont Enterprise | Miller, B. | 03/24/01 |
| A sobering image | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 03/22/01 |
| Will Texas allow wine shipments? Stay tuned | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 02/20/01 |
| Dueling wine-shipping measures ferment Legislature and lobbyists | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 02/12/01 |
| Swinford bill would boost ag economy | Amarillo Daily News | Aldred, J. | 01/22/01 |
| Bill touted as beneficial to rural Texas economy | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Aldred, J. | 01/22/01 |
| Swinford touts value of water districts | Amarillo Daily News | Storm, R. | 12/08/00 |
| Representative pushes aid to rural Texans | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Board, W. | 10/11/00 |
| Swinford proposes ag development districts | Amarillo Daily News | Ledbetter, K. | 08/19/00 |
| Legislators announce campaigns | Amarillo Daily News | Bohanan, S. | 10/08/99 |
| Some House Republicans possibly backing Laney | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/05/99 |
| House backs parental notice | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 05/22/99 |
| Drought response bill approved | Amarillo Daily News | 05/19/99 | |
| Falling off turnip truck | Abilene Reporter-News | Editorial | 05/10/99 |
| Swinford forced to kill bill again | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 05/08/99 |
| Re-peel slips up | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 05/08/99 |
| House lets 'veggie libel' law stand | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 05/08/99 |
| Lawmakers kill repeal of 'veggie libel' law | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 05/07/99 |
| Legislature seeks to give aid to farmers | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 05/06/99 |
| House OKs farm study | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Parker, P. | 04/29/99 |
| House gives tentative approval to hate crime bill | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 04/28/99 |
| Swinford kills own bill | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 04/17/99 |
| Swinford proposal gains approval | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 04/15/99 |
| State leaders see agriculture policy as priority for Legislature | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Parker, P. | 02/14/99 |
| Texas lawmakers form rural caucus | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Tinsley, A. | 02/04/99 |
| Panhandle legislators to chair committees | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 01/29/99 |
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Getting off on the right foot was a definite plus
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Amarillo Daily News | Swinford, D. | 01/25/99 |
| Swinford wins vote for House vice chair | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 01/14/99 |
| Swinford ends campaign | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 01/09/99 |
| Lawmakers discuss vouchers, deregulation, agriculture | Amarillo Daily News | Bohanan, S. | 12/19/98 |
| State lawmakers' offices not as accessible as law dictates | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/18/98 |
| Panel: drought to affect city residents | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/08/98 |
| Texas legislators' pension plans receive another boost in funds | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 06/28/98 |
| House races are heating up for control | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 06/21/98 |
| Groups criticize school vocational program | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/15/98 |
| Federal law continues to impede state rail woes | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 04/26/98 |
| Texas rail laws under review | Dallas Morning News | Dufner, E. | 04/16/98 |
| Union Pacific congestion taking its toll | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Wren Jr., W. | 04/16/98 |
| Hog farms: some like 'em, some don't | Amarillo Daily News | Curry, M. | 04/11/98 |
| Laney spokesman says group's claims false | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 03/24/98 |
| Board rejects having rules for restraining inmates | Dallas Morning News | 12/06/97 | |
| Board fails to act on jail force policy | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 12/05/97 |
| Jail use-of-force policy rejected | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 12/05/97 |
| Rail mergers hurting agriculture producers | Amarillo Globe-News | 12/01/97 | |
| Laney to get help from GOP pals | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 11/23/97 |
| Texas 'held captive' by railroad | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 11/22/97 |
| Lawmakers examine duplication of services among state agencies | Dallas Morning News | 11/20/97 | |
| GOP lawmakers hopeful of win in Speaker's race | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 11/14/97 |
| Speaker says he's confident of re-election | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 11/14/97 |
| GOP lawmakers rallying toward control of House | San Antonio Express News | Foy, N. | 11/14/97 |
| Telling 'em how to run a railroad | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Vaughn, C. | 10/18/97 |
| House panel to review Union Pacific | Dallas Morning News | Dufner, E. | 10/17/97 |
| Colleague's 'threat' rankles GOP legislators | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 10/01/97 |
| Groups argue over abortion rule | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 09/16/97 |
| State employees help raise money | Amarillo Globe-News | 08/17/97 | |
| On the ballot | Amarillo Globe-News | Yeager, M. | 08/03/97 |
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Texas A&M honors Swinford at reception
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Amarillo Globe-News | Foust-Peeples, S. | 07/24/97 |
| Tech to expand | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 06/19/97 |
| Swinford, Smithee discuss issues | Amarillo Globe-News | Munsch, D. | 06/12/97 |
| Watchdog tallies pro-tobacco votes | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 06/11/97 |
| Thrift too often left behind when lawmakers pack | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 06/01/97 |
| House OKs bill for an equal field in grade averages | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/24/97 |
| House passes stadium bill with options, sends to governor | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 05/23/97 |
| Swinford's efforts to save agricultural loan agency | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/16/97 |
| Bill would exempt religious-based dependency groups | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/14/97 |
| Stadium legislation bypasses Amarillo | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 05/09/97 |
| Bill would make graffiti a crime | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 05/06/97 |
| House passes graffiti bill to get tough on taggers | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Burton, M. | 05/06/97 |
| House OKs kid-support legislation | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/05/97 |
| Ethics bill adds notification rule | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/03/97 |
| Tax plan amendment clears House | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 04/24/97 |
| Library book bill tentatively approved | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 04/23/97 |
| Some have doubts about shifting tax load | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 04/18/97 |
| House defeats open records measure | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/17/97 |
| Bills would make higher education more accessible | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/16/97 |
| Helmet law is hitting the road | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/15/97 |
| House votes down member's driver's education proposal | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/15/97 |
| Voter OK required for taxation revision | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 04/12/97 |
| Farmers fear bigger tax bills | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 04/09/97 |
| Churches' role in social services debated | Dallas Morning News | Minutaglio, B. | 04/06/97 |
| Swinford to try again | Amarillo Globe-News | 03/19/97 | |
| 'Blue warrants' use up county space, money | Amarillo Globe-News | 03/15/97 | |
| Swinford switches support on aerosol paint can bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 03/13/97 |
| Doubts delay graffiti measure | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 03/13/97 |
| Bush backs bills urging faith-based aid | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 03/12/97 |
| Panel OKs bill extending credit for farmers | Amarillo Globe-News | 02/19/97 | |
| 2 sides reach compromise on day care | Dallas Morning News | 02/05/97 | |
| Compromise reached on child-care standards | Austin American Statesman | Gamboa, S. | 02/04/97 |
| Area legislators oppose dividing lottery money | Amarillo Globe-News | Curry, K. | 01/28/97 |
| Swinford bill can help battle against graffiti | Amarillo Globe-News | 01/27/97 | |
| Swinford files measure to protect farmers, ranchers | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 01/23/97 |
| Dumas lawmaker files bill tough on graffiti artists | Amarillo Daily News | 01/18/97 | |
| Representatives speak of issues they'd like to address | Amarillo Globe-News | Burton, M. | 01/15/97 |
| Law limits state's textbook oversight | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 11/22/96 |
| Possible tax relief on Legislature list | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 11/14/96 |
| Laney-Cain race at fore of battle for state house | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 11/03/96 |
| Speaker honored at event | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 10/01/96 |
| Laney-Cain race heats with rhetoric | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 09/29/96 |
| Campaign-funded flying under fire | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 09/17/96 |
| Business owners vent property tax frustrations | Amarillo Daily News | McBride, J. | 08/23/96 |
| Laney: Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives maintains his down-to-earth attitude | Amarillo Globe-News | Curry, M. | 07/08/96 |
| Efforts to raise hotel/motel tax rates not unprecedented | Amarillo Globe-News | Ledbetter, K. | 06/25/96 |
| Bush, Laney create an effective team | Amarillo Globe-News | Kanelis, J. | 05/26/96 |
| Legislators urge textbook regulation | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 05/17/96 |
| Lawmaker addresses art community | Amarillo Globe-News | Rhoads, J. | 03/19/96 |
| Committee chairman visits with WT leaders | Amarillo Globe-News | Walton, T. | 03/19/96 |
| Lawmakers laud value of regional teamwork | Amarillo Globe-News | 12/24/95 | |
| Panhandle loses treatment centers | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 12/12/95 |
| GOPAC shielded donors in Texas races | Austin American Statesman | Harlan, C. | 12/08/95 |
| Rights not exercised | Amarillo Globe-News | 08/30/95 | |
| New tradition begins | Amarillo Globe-News | 08/23/95 | |
| Reading top goal of education chief | Amarillo Globe-News | Yeager, M. | 08/18/95 |
| Area superintendents hesitant over issue of home-rule districts | Amarillo Globe-News | 07/30/95 | |
| What is home rule? | Amarillo Globe-News | Salazar, V. | 07/30/95 |
| AC chief asks leaders to back TSTC transfer | Amarillo Globe-News | Yeager, M. | 07/21/95 |
| TSTC OKs AC lease | Amarillo Globe-News | Yeager, M. | 06/30/95 |
| Chisum, 3 area sheriffs officially join GOP | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 06/27/95 |
| Lease terms slow TSTC-AC pact | Amarillo Daily News | Yeager, M. | 06/24/95 |
| Bivins: tax reform to be hot topic next session | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 06/21/95 |
| Laney deserves praise | Amarillo Globe-News | 06/09/95 | |
| Club blasts lawmakers | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 06/07/95 |
| Sierra Club bemoans legislative session | Austin American Statesman | 06/07/95 | |
| Bush says he looks forward to signing welfare bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 05/27/95 |
| Spray paint rules en route to Bush | San Antonio Express News | 05/26/95 | |
| Chisum leads effort to defeat hate-crimes bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 05/25/95 |
| AC-TSTC merger bill signed into law; funding awaited | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/25/95 |
| Move to overturn new child-care standards fails | Dallas Morning News | Kessler, B. | 05/25/95 |
| Despite passage, debate lingers | Amarillo Globe-News | Vaughan, E. | 05/17/95 |
| AC-TSTC merger moves 2 steps further in Legislature | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 05/11/95 |
| Bill to repeal changes in child-care standards passed by house panel | Dallas Morning News | Kessler, B. | 05/10/95 |
| TSTC-AC merger clears House | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/08/95 |
| Senate bill considers review of child-care standards | Dallas Morning News | Kessler, B. | 05/05/95 |
| House passes gun proposal | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 05/02/95 |
| Senate passes measure involving child-care facilities | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/02/95 |
| Bill nixes hospital's exemption | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/02/95 |
| Bills could add jail to library fines | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/02/95 |
| Concealed gun bill heads for showdown | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 05/01/95 |
| State health department to close 8 area medical clinics, cut services | Amarillo Globe-News | McBride, J. | 04/20/95 |
| Hill's death stuns lawmakers | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/11/95 |
| Put gun idea to a vote | Amarillo Globe-News | 04/09/95 | |
| Mandate bills received coolly | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 04/04/95 |
| Staffs at AC, TSTC work toward merger | Amarillo Globe-News | Yeager, M. | 04/02/95 |
| Lawmakers pass bill to create local family commissions | Amarillo Globe-News | Parker, P. | 03/29/95 |
| Day-care rules | Dallas Morning News | 03/29/95 | |
| House passes budget without a tax increase | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 03/28/95 |
| Long applauds Senate spending plan | Amarillo Globe-News | Walton, T. | 03/25/95 |
| ... but don't go too far | Amarillo Globe-News | 03/22/95 | |
| Bills would alter new rules governing day-care centers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Campbell, L. | 03/21/95 |
| Swinford speaks about proposal to merge schools | Amarillo Daily News | Yeager, M. | 03/18/95 |
| Budget plan cuts spending from colleges | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 03/17/95 |
| Budget gains OK of panel | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Parker, P. | 03/17/95 |
| Merger is best for Panhandle | Amarillo Daily News | Swinford, D. | 03/16/95 |
| Bills could limit TPWD's power | Austin American Statesman | Leggett, M. | 03/16/95 |
| Bullock backs TSTC-AC merger, suggests study of system overhaul | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 03/11/95 |
| Bills would loosen child-care standards | Dallas Morning News | Kessler, B. | 03/11/95 |
| Substance abuse agency may face conservatorship | Austin American Statesman | Elliot, D. | 03/08/95 |
| Committee OKs cuts to Texas Tech's budget | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 03/07/95 |
| Budget plan cuts back Tech funds | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Parker, P. | 03/07/95 |
| College merger idea is good for the region | Amarillo Daily News | 03/05/95 | |
| TSTC: heart of wrangling | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 03/05/95 |
| Bill would gut TSTC system | Abilene Reporter-News | Ray, S. | 03/03/95 |
| TSTC, AC may merge | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 03/02/95 |
| Administrators not surprised by legislation | Amarillo Daily News | Yeager, M. | 03/02/95 |
| Panel debates agencies' futures | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 02/28/95 |
| Panel: Shiner not endangered | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 02/22/95 |
| Lawmakers blast management of protective services agency | Austin American Statesman | Gamino, D. | 02/17/95 |
| Swinford's proposal is worth considering | Amarillo Daily News | 02/09/95 | |
| Bush vows to reform welfare in state of the state address | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 02/08/95 |
| Bill calls for rules oversight | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 02/04/95 |
| Environmental act endangers Texas landowners | Amarillo Daily News | Bivins, T. | 02/01/95 |
| House agrees to limit caucus fund-raising | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 01/20/95 |
| Moratorium sought on calling shiner endangered | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 01/17/95 |
| Board upholds new standards for child care | Dallas Morning News | 01/15/95 | |
| Board upholds raising child-care standards | Austin American Statesman | Smith, R. | 01/14/95 |
| Swinford files legislation | Amarillo Daily News | Parker, P. | 01/12/95 |
| Trio: draw amarillo into 13th District | Wichita Falls Record News | Fortner, P. | 01/03/95 |
| Swinford's bill needed | Amarillo Daily News | 12/09/94 | |
| Proposal would limit liability for horse owners | Amarillo Daily News | 12/08/94 | |
| Lawmakers call for redistricting | Amarillo Daily News | Hunt, B. | 11/08/94 |
| Montford's leadership benefits all of Texas | Amarillo Globe-News | 10/31/94 | |
| Panel votes to toughen standards for child care | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 10/21/94 |
| Stricter standards adopted for Texas child-care centers | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 10/21/94 |
| Mandates unwanted | Amarillo Daily News | 09/26/94 | |
| Child-care revisions put on hold | Austin American Statesman | Smith, R. | 09/10/94 |
| Board delays vote on child-care rules | Dallas Morning News | Kessler, B. | 09/10/94 |
| Board postpones decision on child care | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 09/10/94 |
| State not ready yet to decide day care laws | Houston Chronicle | Fair, K. | 09/10/94 |
| State avoids decision on child care | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 09/10/94 |
| To keep day care accessible, lawmaker hopes to block mandates | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 09/04/94 |
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Amarillo Globe-News | 08/28/94 | |
| Report: lawmakers bill state for out-of-state travel expenses | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/14/94 |
| Legislators urge agency to delay new child-care regulations | Austin American Statesman | Elliot, D. | 07/08/94 |
| Meno: education officials rescore TAAS tests | Amarillo Daily News | Yeager, M. | 06/17/94 |
| State attorney tells hospital it must provide charity care | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 06/11/94 |
| Felony rule necessary | Amarillo Daily News | 04/14/94 | |
| Bivins seeks re-election to District 31 | Amarillo Globe-News | Boyd, D. | 12/11/93 |
| State lawmakers urge passage of amendments vital to Panhandle area | Amarillo Daily News | Allston, T. | 10/29/93 |
| Proposition 2 earns support | Amarillo Daily News | Swinford, D. | 10/15/93 |
| State hears testimony on Pantex waste permit | Amarillo Daily News | McBride, J. | 09/24/93 |
| Panhandle legislators urge support for health services | Amarillo Daily News | Hughes, M. | 07/21/93 |
| Lone Star State's far-flung regions feeling forgotten by capital crew | Austin American Statesman | Gamboa, S. | 07/04/93 |
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Amarillo Globe-News | Mcbride, Jim | 11/21/91 |