News Archive
From the Capitol...
February 3, 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.
Equal Funding for an Equal Tax Effort
February 3, 2005
This is slide three of Senator Shapleigh's explanation of the top 10 slides in his "A New Texas: Invest in Texas, Invest in Our Future" school finance presentation.
Bush seeking new kind of deal
February 3, 2005
Proposals set path opposite to Roosevelt's long legacy.
New Chairman for House Ethics Panel
February 3, 2005
House Republicans on Wednesday replaced the ethics committee chairman.
From the Capitol...
February 3, 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.
House leaders propose $3 billion in new education money
February 3, 2005
The Texas Legislature is under court pressure to change its $30-billion school funding system after a judge last year ruled it unconstitutional.
Senator Juan Hinojosa, Senator Eliot Shapleigh Condemn Act of Racism in North Texas
February 2, 2005
The Senators are deeply troubled by the
Rodriguez Heartened By Level of Opposition to ASARCO Permit Renewal
February 1, 2005
El Paso county attorney says residents do not trust city officials
More Texans turn to food stamps
January 31, 2005
Officials report 75 percent rise since 2000
60 Companies Plan to Sponsor Health Coverage for Uninsured
January 31, 2005
In a novel attempt to extend health coverage to uninsured workers, 60 large employers are joining together to sponsor an array of low-cost health insurance options.
Educational priorities?
January 31, 2005
Letter to the editor
EPA Notice of Potential Liability
January 30, 2005
This is a letter from July 16, 2002, where EPA writes ASARCO after they determined that ASARCO is a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP).
Bush Aims To Forge A GOP Legacy
January 30, 2005
Second-Term Plans Look to Undercut Democratic Pillars
Enterprise fund needs oversight, critics say
January 30, 2005
Lawmakers want more say in how state hands out business incentives.
Texas United Methodist Women Call on Lawmakers to Invest in Kids
January 29, 2005
Overwhelming Support Voiced for State Income Tax
Shapleigh gets Finance, BRAC committee assignments
January 27, 2005
Shapleigh gets named as chairman of the Subcommittee on Base Realignment and Closure.
Border Lawmakers React To Perry's State Of The State Address
January 27, 2005
Border legislators are pleased to see support for El Paso medical school and Kingsville pharmacy school.
Thousands earn right to enter Asarco air permit renewal hearing
January 27, 2005
More than 300 people packed the Tomas Rivera Conference Room at UTEP on Thursday during Asarco’s preliminary hearing.
Nations Ranked as Protectors of the Environment
January 24, 2005
Correction Appended
United Methodist Women Back Border Senator's State Income Tax Plan
January 24, 2005
Shapleigh wins converts at lively legislative conference.
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