Legislative Reference Library
Legislative Clipping Service, February 18, 2020
Poll: Hegar widens lead in Democratic Senate contest
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
02/18/20
GOP is aiming to reclaim seat
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
02/18/20
Early voting starts today for primaries in presidential race
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
02/18/20
Texas can play a big role in this presidential primary, for a change
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
02/18/20
Our recommendation in Kay Granger’s GOP primary for Fort Worth congressional seat
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
02/18/20
Decision time: Be heard at the ballot box
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
02/18/20
We Recommend
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
02/18/20
We recommend the following candidates in Texas’ March 3 primaries
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/18/20
Collin County Dems aim to flip seats
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
02/18/20
Should UT publish names of professors punished for sexual misconduct?
Austin American Statesman
Korte, L.
02/18/20
Clayton Williams’ impact on world history
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
02/18/20
Suddenly, Democrats flush with candidates for 2 top courts
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/18/20
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton faces primary opponent
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
02/18/20
Rick Perry criminal case an issue in GOP court primary
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/18/20
Norman Francis Newton Sr.
Austin American Statesman
Staff
02/18/20
Clayton W. Williams Jr.
Midland Reporter Telegram
Staff
02/18/20
Early voting for the 2020 Texas primaries begins Tuesday
Houston Chronicle
Schenwar, M.
02/18/20
Dallas Fed President: As economy slows, Texas needs new strategies
Houston Chronicle
Douglas, E.
02/18/20
Anti-quarry groups sue over air permit
San Antonio Express News
MacCormack, J.
02/18/20
San Antonio’s Jones has more name recognition, funds in congressional race but isn’t taking anything for granted
San Antonio Express News
Cline, S.
02/18/20
In the race for Hurd’s House seat the incumbent endorses one of 9 Republican candidates on ballot
San Antonio Express News
Cline, S.
02/18/20
Opponents of Kinder Morgan Hill Country pipeline vow to keep fighting
San Antonio Express News
Chapa, S.
02/18/20
Underfunded census effort has nonprofits worried they won’t reach hard-to-count Texans in time
Dallas Morning News
Manuel, O.
02/15/20
Royce West, a booming voice in the Texas Senate
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/15/20
National money flows into Texas for 2020 Democrats
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
02/15/20
Texas education commissioner tightens oversight of Harlandale ISD but won’t fire board
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
02/15/20
Texas has record voter numbers, but primary schedule makes it hard for presidential contenders to mobilize them
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
02/16/20
Donate or leave: Harris County constable accused of pressuring employees for political contributions
Houston Chronicle
Despart, Z.
02/16/20
The high-stakes race against time to save priceless Texas films
Houston Chronicle
Silverman, D.
02/16/20
How Texas collects online sales tax might change. Some cities could lose millions.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ranker, L.
02/17/20
Here’s why Fort Worth-area voters might run into longer lines for the March 3 primary
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
02/17/20
More than $62M in campaign cash flowed to Texas congressional races in 2019 — a 37% increase over last cycle
Dallas Morning News
Benning, T.
02/17/20
3 Democrats vie for Michael McCaul’s seat
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
02/17/20
Trump makes mark on Texas judiciary
Austin American Statesman
Recio, M.
02/17/20
Reps. Al Green and Sheila Jackson Lee face rare primary challenges from young progressives
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
02/17/20
Dallas ISD's struggling schools made major gains. Then the money went away.
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
02/17/20
Rule changes might affect school partnerships in San Antonio
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
02/17/20
UT Health San Antonio to oversee statewide opioid addiction program
San Antonio Express News
Caruba, L.
02/17/20
Here is Democrats’ best choice for congressional seat long held by Rep. Kay Granger
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
02/15/20
In the Democratic primary for state House District 100, here is our recommendation
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
02/15/20
Endorsement: Mann, Oliver, Kennedy join our Democratic picks for Congress
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
02/15/20
We recommend Susan Criss in Democratic primary for Senate District 11
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/15/20
Our Supreme Court picks in the Democratic primary
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/15/20
Sitton and Castañeda in Railroad Commission primaries
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/15/20
In Dem primaries, Frizell and Clinton best for Court of Criminal Appeals
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/15/20
Montoya best in Texas House 121 Democratic primary
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/15/20
No recommendation in Republican District 120 primary
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/15/20
We recommend this Texas Democrat as best bet to take on John Cornyn
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
02/16/20
Endorsement: Hegar in Dem primary for U.S. Senate
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
02/16/20
Get informed and go vote
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
02/16/20
Our recommendations for party primaries
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/16/20
Tomorrow starts the voting for Texas GOP and Democratic primaries. They’re too important to sit out
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
02/17/20
We recommend Justin Ray in GOP primary in state House District 135
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/17/20
We recommend Tina Clinton in Democratic primary for Place 4, Court of Criminal Appeals
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/17/20
We recommend Ryan Sitton in GOP primary for Railroad Commission
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/17/20
We recommend Cindy Siegel in the GOP primary for U.S. House District 7
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/17/20
Senseless to punish students for hairstyle
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/17/20
Trump’s trade deals are a huge victory for Texas
Dallas Morning News
Patrick, D.
02/15/20
Celebrating Barbara Jordan’s legacy of fighting for justice for all
Austin American Statesman
Gonzalez Claytor, S.
02/15/20
Texas primaries exclude too many voters, candidates. Here’s how we can fix them
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Espinoza, E.
02/16/20
Political change can arrive when you least expect it
San Antonio Express News
Clack, C.
02/16/20
Two Views: Vote: You are more powerful than you may know
Austin American Statesman
Smith, G.
02/17/20
Two Views: Guarding against vot-er fraud protects legitimate ballots
Austin American Statesman
Bejar, R.
02/17/20
If you live in North Texas, you better hope Austin can end our suburban water war
Dallas Morning News
Grigsby, S.
02/15/20
As one trustee steps aside, another to face strong challenge in Dallas ISD board elections
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
02/15/20
Conservative Koch-backed group endorses 5 Dallas-area GOP lawmakers in battle for Texas House
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
02/15/20
Eric Trump tells Dallas County Republicans that his father will win reelection by landslide
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
02/15/20
Regents OK firing Texas State prof accused of sexual misconduct
Austin American Statesman
Korte, L.
02/15/20
Brady to host Navasota town hall with opponents of Texas bullet train
Houston Chronicle
Begley, D.
02/15/20
Early voting for the Super Tuesday primary begins Tuesday at 38 sites across
San Antonio Express News
Huddleston, S.
02/15/20
Gabriel’s Liquor alleges state is blocking deal with Walmart
San Antonio Express News
Danner, P.
02/15/20
SAC students heading to state conference to speak about Ranger mascot controversy
San Antonio Express News
Ayala, E.
02/15/20
Republicans make the pitch they’re the most like Trump in Texas’ 24th Congressional District primary
Dallas Morning News
Garcia, N.
02/16/20
Democrats debate which one can finally turn Texas’ 24th Congressional District blue
Dallas Morning News
Garcia, N.
02/16/20
Smatresk reflects on student protests, how to improve diversity and inclusion at UNT
Dallas Morning News
Duncan, J.
02/16/20
Clayton Williams, legendary oilman who stumbled as politician, dies
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/16/20
Clayton Williams, whose bid for Texas governor was derailed by rape joke, income tax revelation, dies at 88
Dallas Morning News
Stengle, J.
02/16/20
Oil, ranch tycoon lost governor’s race to Richards
Houston Chronicle
He.
02/16/20
Clayton Williams, oilman and colorful candidate for Texas governor, has died
San Antonio Express News
Ramsey, R.
02/16/20
Judge: Pipeline through Hill Country can move forward
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
02/16/20
Williamson County judge aims to expand mental health court
Austin American Statesman
Osborn, C.
02/16/20
Houston Blast Prompts Safety Debate in City With No Zoning
Austin American Statesman
Lozano, J.
02/16/20
Man crashes into 4 DPS patrol cars in downtown Austin, police say
Austin American Statesman
Hernandez, E.
02/16/20
TSU alumni demand president be reinstated; ask regents who ousted him to resign
Houston Chronicle
McGuinness, D.
02/16/20
Texas appeals ruling that favored Harris County in Exxon environmental case
Houston Chronicle
Morris, M.
02/16/20
Texas Voting 101: What you need to know before casting your ballot
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
02/16/20
Will NE Tarrant voters stick with trail blazed by controversial Texas Rep. Stickland or go new way?
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
02/17/20
Texas judges are inconsistent about ensuring minors’ right to an abortion, study says
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
02/17/20
Why the Fastest Growing Population in America Is The Least Likely to Fill Out the Census
New York Times
Eligon, J.
02/16/20
21 States Reject $18 Billion Offer From Drug Wholesalers to Settle Opioid Litigation
Wall Street Journal
Hopkins, J.
02/15/20
Survivors of Church Shootings Run as Gun-Rights Candidates
Wall Street Journal
Findell, E.
02/18/20
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