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Legislators Go Two for Three
in Shortest Session in 22 Years
Shortest special session since 1987 adjourns sine die after lawmakers send Perry two-thirds of what he asked for in less than 31 hours.

House OKs Safety Net and Bonds
with CDA Plan on Life Support

Special session could end in next day or two unless it's prolonged by push to shape scaled-back plan on dying toll road bill.

Ogden Says CDAs Lack Support
in Senate Finance Committee

Committee considers bill despite lack of support because Perry put it on call amid speculation on watered-down House substitute.

CDAs Could Be DOA at Capitol
as Special Session Convenes

Special session gets under way with toll road agreement bill facing Senate opposition that appears all but insurmountable.

Senator Vows Local Control
Emphasis in Toll Road Plan

State senator who served on transportation commission files bill that has potential to be special session's most controversial.

Potential Watson Statewide Bid
Sparks Scrambling for Senate

Several House members might be interested in Senate seat as part of possible chain reaction if Kirk Watson seeks higher office.

Texas 2010 Ballot Could Feature
Record Number of Rematches

Speaker Maps House Timetable
for Special Session This Week

Draft Ronnie: Crusade
to Get Ex-DA to Run for Governor Gains Steam
Activists unimpressed with Dems' current crop of candidates promoting former prosecutor for race.

All-Star Team for Session
Dominated by Moderates
First team has equal number of Dems and Republicans with moderate flavor for session that took center lane approach.

First Team
Honorable Mention

House Power Chart Undergoes Massive Overhaul in 2009
75 House members and and 20 senators with most clout in session.

Lobbyists with Ties to Dems
Could See Stock Rise in 2009

In new bipartisan age lobby members associated with Democrats and new GOP speaker make moves up power chart.
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