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SPRING 2005
 

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Dems Take Aim at Baxter
and May Set Sights on Keel

Senator Hutchison Likely to Wait
Until Vetoes for Announcement

Tom Craddick Hits the Ground
Running for 3rd Speaker Term

Governor Suggests Possible
Special on School Finance

Senator Drops Threat to Kill Bill
with PGA Golf Resort Tax District

Grassroots Republicans Turn Up
Pressure in Session's Final Days

Negotiators Set to Shake Hands
on New Protective Services Plan

Legislators Back Ex-Moreno
Staffer for Nov. 8 Special Vote

Judge Rules Against TRMPAC
Official in Civil Court Challenge

Accusations Fly as Blame
Game Begins at Capitol

Heflin Seriously Considering
Comeback Campaign in 2006

Negotiators Strike Workers' Comp
Deal as Perry Lends Helping Hand

House's Pace Sparks Protest
as Senate Denies VLT Vote

House Backs Down on Strayhorn
Proposal Amid Revenue Threat

School Finance Lacks Pulse
as Session Enters Final Days

Revenue Estimate in Jeopardy
as House Vote Targets Strayhorn

Heart Association Salutes Legislators

Mando and Otto are Freshmen of Year

Leininger and Ceverha Push
for Vouchers at Texas Capitol

Senate Democrats Might
Decide School Finance

Governor Perry to Be Special
Guest at Austin Pastors Briefing

Panel Backs New Medicaid
Plan But HMO's Still in Game

`Some Sex' Proposal Livens
Senate Debate on Marriage

Lobbyists Line Up Blimp Rides
to Say Thanks for Painting It

Senate Moving on Medicaid
Amid High-Pressure Dealing

Medicaid Plan Sparks Friction
as HMO's Find Hope in Senate

Senator Predicts Unified Front
for Special House Campaign

Conferees See Gay Foster Home
Ban as Key Bargaining Tool

Democrats Come Up Empty
on House Negotiating Teams

Tax Break Broker Brimer Makes
Firms Pay in New Senate Plan

Ex-Moreno Aide Gets Support
for Possible Special Election Bid

Perry Fares Relatively Poorly
in Latest Popularity Contest

Senate Approves Plan Minus
Statewide Tax on Property

Rivalry Intensifies as Both Sides
Claim Lead in Bill-Passing Derby

Senate Delays Debate Amid New Projections and Tax Equity Note

Poll Shows Texas Voters Not
Impressed with Tax Proposals

Canseco Puts Up $1 Million
for Possible CD 23 Campaign

Car Burglary Bill Dispute Could
Be Issue in Governor Campaign

Governor's Intervention Spurs
Movement on Workers' Comp

Keel Might Be Targeted for Role
in Campaign Finance Bill Fight

Bad Blood Brewing Between
House and Senate at Capitol

Ex-U.S. Senator Joins
Kinky Friedman Bid

Fireworks Erupt as Campaign
Finance Tactic Fails in House

Ex-Secretary of State Connor
Joins Jackson Walker Firm

Dallas GOP Leader Urges County
Chairs to Put Pressure on Senator

Bill Would Steer Trains
Away from Urban Hubs

Saved by Foe's Point of Order,
Bill Completes Boomerang Ride

Workers' Comp Negotiations
Could Be Back on Track Soon

Nick Lampson May Have
Clear Shot at Tom DeLay

Republicans Pass 77 Percent
of House Bills as Clock Ticks

Court Koenning Leaving
Harris Republican Party

Gary Scharrer Joins SA
Express-News Bureau

Asbestos Effort Draws Praise
from Both Sides after Vote

Pro-Gambling Forces May Skip
Enabling Bill as Veto Forecast

DeLay Alleges Media Conspiracy
as Caucus Honors Capitol Press

Streusand Back on the Air
in Possible SD 7 Warm Up

Republicans Foresee Gains
While Taking Aim at Dems

HMO's Blast `Smokescreen'
Tactics on Medicaid Plan

Perry, Lawmakers May Clash
on Medicaid Reform Proposal

Freshman Beats Veteran
as Law Classmates Clash

Legislation Advocate Says
Complaints are Smear Job

Campaign Finance Bill Moving
Again Amid Ethics Allegations

Dems Rip Capitol Inside
Story on Gambling Deal

Party Lines Blur
in Tax Caps Fight

Lawmaker Gets Semantics
Lesson after Radio Remark

House Guts Appraisal Caps
Measure Before Killing It

Senate Budget Negotiators
Have Edge in Experience

House Likes Negotiating Stance
for Conference CPS Showdown

Vanishing Democrats Help Keep
House Budget Train on Track

Texas Democrats Take Aim
Early at Targeted Incumbents

Gas Tax Bill on Dead End Road
As `Tax Fatigue' Spreads in House

Democrats Might be Amenable
to Gambling if GOP Would Deal

Most Powerful House
and Senate Members
Who has the power in the 79th regular session this year?

 

Dems Gain Seat - Maybe - as GOP Rolls on New Map

Most Valuable Victory
Best Incumbent Campaigns
Best Challenger Campaigns
Best Team Effort and more

Capitol Inside Sizes Up
Political Consulting Elite
 Second annual rankings feature hired guns, campaign managers, fundraisers, staff chiefs, nationals, lobbyists, best overall and more.

Best of the Legislature 2005:
Preseason All-Session Team
 Who will do the heaviest lifting when the game's on the line at the Texas Capitol this year?

Sam Scholarship Fund
Gets Boost from Roast
Dewhurst roast already a sellout while raising more for scholarships than initially expected.

 

04-04-05: King Solomons?

 

 
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