News Archive
Republicans cry “wolf” to change the voting rules
May 16, 2005
Editorial by Senator Leticia Van de Putte
When everything falls apart
May 15, 2005
Overburdened state mental health system is the sole refuge for many with mental illness
A Santa clause in school tax bill?
May 13, 2005
Legislative negotiators will decide whether December provision stays in bill.
Pentagon Proposes Shutting 33 Major U.S. Bases and Other Cuts
May 13, 2005
The Pentagon today recommended the closing of more than 30 big military bases from Maine to Hawaii.
Legislators fail biggest test
May 13, 2005
Once again, Texans got lofty words from their legislative leaders about improving public education, but little else.
Texans would lose in this shell game
May 13, 2005
The Texas Senate passed a tax bill early Wednesday that is a bit less harmful for most households than the House version.
Tijuana and Baja California News
May 12, 2005
A Brain Drain in Baja?
UTEP's graduation rate needs attention
May 12, 2005
In anticipation of the University of Texas Board of Regents meeting of May 10, Senator Eliot Shapleigh sent the chairman a letter requesting that the system set up a commission to study the low graduation rates at UTEP.
Senator Kennedy's Floor Speeach on the Nuclear Option
May 11, 2005
Senator Ted Kennedy's Floor Speeach on the Nuclear Option
From Robin Hood to Robber Barron
May 11, 2005
According to the tax equity note for CSHB 3, the wealthiest Texans will receive a massive tax cut, paid for by middle and lower-income Texans.
Many doubt the Legislature will fix school funding in '05
May 11, 2005
A new Texas Poll finds tax increases are also expected
Colbert Analysis Indicates Widening Gap Between Rich And Poor Districts In CSHB2
May 10, 2005
Houston and El Paso ISD consultant says inadequate funding will force districts to cannibalize existing programs
Tax-swap bills aid state's wealthiest
May 9, 2005
Only top 10% get relief in Senate plan, legislative analysts say
4 Texas bases may be under ax
May 8, 2005
Rumsfeld may submit plan for latest round of closures this week
Clock's ticking for school finance deal
May 7, 2005
After 4 months, with only 3 weeks to go, House, Senate aren't even close
Overseas Base Commission Recommends Slowing Overseas BRAC Process
May 6, 2005
BRAC Facts
Texas Legislature Expanding Funding for BRAC needs
May 6, 2005
BRAC State News
BRAC Announcement
May 6, 2005
Federal statute requires Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to identify his BRAC 2005 base closure and realignment recommendations no later than May 16.
From the Capitol...
May 5, 2005
Throughout the 79th Legislative Session, Senator Eliot Shapleigh will be writing a notes column from the Capitol that will allow you to see what is happening behind the scenes in Austin.
CRITICS OF EL PASO WATER DISTRICT VOTING LEGISLATION TO STAGE RALLY FRIDAY
May 5, 2005
Chávez says bill is reminiscent of the poll tax.
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