2008 Archive
December 31, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Jail standing in way of Trinity River entertainment plans
Emily Ramshaw
December 30, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Education issues will be key
Ericka Mellon
December 28, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
Bush presidency gave few favors to Texas, just as advertised
Jason Embry
2007 Archive
December 31, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Lee Cullum: What do you predict for Texas in '08?
Opinion/Editorials
December 23, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Lake Travis Win Caps Off Good Week for Dems as Branch Loses Bet to Bolton
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
December 22, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
A pair of football legacies at Lake Travis
By Danny Davis, Corrie MacLaggan
December 21, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Bolton, Branch make friendly football wager
By Corrie MacLaggan
December 10, 2007 - SMU Daily Campus
Rep. Branch focuses on education
By Lauren Dunlap
December 7, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
UT campuses to get cap on tuition hikes
By Holly K. Hacker
December 3, 2007 - The Brownsville Herald
BISD to screen for sex offenders
By José Borjón
November 28, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Branch to announce bid
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
November 22, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
A Thanksgiving Toast: Take a moment to raise a glass for all they do
Opinion/Editorials
November 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
UT, other colleges get third degree for soaring tuition costs
By Holly K. Hacker, Karen Brooks and Amy Rosen
November 18, 2007 - KHOU Houston
UT, other colleges get third degree for soaring tuition costs
By Holly K. Hacker, Karen Brooks and Amy Rosen
November 18, 2007 - Denton Record-Chronicle
UT, other colleges get third degree for soaring tuition costs
By Holly K. Hacker, Karen Brooks and Amy Rosen
November 12, 2007 - KXAS
Comerica Bank to light up Dallas skyline
November 9, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Texas voters favored school funds to property tax cut
By Terrence Stutz
November 9, 2007 - Denton Record-Chronicle
Texas voters favored school funds to property tax cut
By Terrence Stutz
November 7, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Applause for passage of Prop 11 on record votes
Opinion/Editorials
November 5, 2007 - Waxahachie Daily Light
Vote Tuesday
By Kelley Shannon, AP
November 4, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the sun shine
By Dan Branch and Juan M. Garcia III
November 4, 2007 - Amarillo Globe-News
Lawmakers would be required to record final passage of bills
By Enrique Rangel
November 4, 2007 - Amarillo Globe-News
Propositions would fund parks, prisons
By Kelley Shannon, AP
November 2, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Cancer research bonds lead Tuesday's election lineup
By Kelley Shannon, AP
November 2, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Putting 'em on record
By Dan Branch and Juan M. Garcia III
November 2, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Hang Up, For Kids' Sake
Opinion/Editorials
October 31, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmaker accountability, borrowing proposals lead state propositions
By Kelley Shannon
October 30, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
New chief may offer new start for county GOP
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
October 28, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Voters should approve Prop. 11 which would record final votes on legislation
By Dan Branch and Juan M. Garcia III
October 25, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Voters to decide on requiring recorded votes in Legislature
From wire reports
October 25, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amendment would require recorded votes
By R.A. Dyer
October 25, 2007 - KAUZ Texoma
Propositions on November ballot
Associated Press
October 24, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Advocates promote two amendment proposals
By Clay Robison
October 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Leaders release community college funds after Perry veto
By Robert T. Garrett
October 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Recorded votes, bond proposals on Nov. 6 ballot
By Kelley Shannon, AP
October 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Recorded-votes change urged
From staff reports
October 21, 2007 - El Paso Times
Voters to decide fate of voting records
By Brandi Grissom
October 21, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
We Recommend: Vote yes on Proposition 11 to require record votes
Opinion/Editorials
October 2, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Put the daylight on legislators' votes
Editorials
September 30, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
A vote on voting: Should lawmakers' votes be recorded?
By Mark Lisheron
September 29, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Putting legislators' votes on record
By Clay Robison
September 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
State to pay for teacher fingerprinting
By Terrence Stutz
September 24, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
No more hiding from folks in Texas
By the editorial board
September 23, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Why do public school students say the Texas pledge?
By R.G. Ratcliffe
September 21, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Local speaker could boost Dallas' clout in Austin
By Emily Ramshaw and Gromer Jeffers Jr.
September 20, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News editor honored by FOI group
Staff and Wire Reports
September 20, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Recorded votes proposal highlighted at open government meeting
By Kelley Shannon, AP
September 20, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Recorded votes proposal highlighted at open government meeting
By Kelley Shannon, AP
September 20, 2007 - El Paso Times
Recorded votes proposal highlighted at open government meeting
By Kelley Shannon, AP
September 20, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Recorded votes proposal highlighted at open government meeting
By Kelley Shannon, AP
September 20, 2007 - KRIS-TV Corpus Christi
Recorded votes proposal highlighted at open government meeting
By Kelley Shannon, AP
September 19, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Richardson Republican Hill to retire from Texas House
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
September 13, 2007 - East Texas Review
President Bill Holda testifies
by Special to ETR
September 9, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Community colleges seek funding answers
By Holly K. Hacker
September 6, 2007 - Quorum Report
Armbrister says mid-October is the drop dead date for Community College solution
by Harvey Kronberg
September 5, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Parties gearing up for key '08 races
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
September 2, 2007 - Lubbock Online
Community college funds closer to being restored, but not done deal, legislator warns
By Enrique Rangel
September 1, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
'Katie's Law' another hurdle for senior Texas drivers
By Jim Vertuno
August 30, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
For license, elderly must go extra mile
By Michael A. Lindenberger
August 30, 2007 - KVUE Austin
For license, elderly must go extra mile
By Michael A. Lindenberger
August 30, 2007 - KHOU Houston
For license, elderly must go extra mile
By Michael A. Lindenberger
August 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Texas needs to get behind these school supplies
Opinion/Viewpoints
By Dan Branch
August 22, 2007 - KERA
Beginning of School Costly for Parents and Teachers
By Shelley Kofler
August 15, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas council poised to order citywide vote on Trinity toll road
By Dave Levinthal
August 13, 2007 - NEISD
Dan Branch recognized as Outstanding Graduate from MacArthur High School
August 12, 2007 - Neighborsgo
Officials discuss Woodall Rodgers Park funding
July 27, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Top Fundraisers Have Big Advantage as Cash Chase for 2008 Gets Under Way
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
July 26, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Thompson optimistic during fundraising stop in Dallas
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
July 25, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Tired of late-night noise on Dallas North Tollway
By Alan Peppard
July 19, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Keffer brother off to good start for rematch but Democrat leads fundraising for House
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
July 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Getting funds for the run
By Alan Peppard
July 16, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Credit debt in college: Who's accountable?
By Holly K. Hacker
July 8, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
UNT law school will come
Opinion/Letters
July 6, 2007 - The North Texas Daily
NT law school bill dies
Matt Goodman
June 29, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
College fund's hole deepens
By Terrence Stutz
June 28, 2007 - Quorum Report
Could Take Billions To Make Texas Tomorrow Fund Actuarially Sound
by Harvey Kronberg
June 20, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
2-year colleges: Veto on funds makes cuts likely
By Robert T. Garrett and Karen Brooks
June 13, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs cancer research bill; voters must approve funding
By Paul J. Weber / Associated Press
June 6, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers' tight lips lost law school
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
June 4, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Where we stand on recorded votes in the Texas House
By Rep. Juan Garcia
June 4, 2007 - The Galveston County Daily News
UTMB shorted on indigent-care funding
By Rhiannon Meyers
June 3, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Legislative leaderboard
Opinion/Editorials
June 2, 2007 - Kerrville Daily Times
Law puts brakes on seniors
By Alyson Chapman
June 1, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
A Historic Triumph
Opinion/Editorials
May 31, 2007 - Land Line Magazine
New Texas law focuses on elderly drivers
By Keith Goble
May 31, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
How minority, rural interests defeated top 10 percent changes
By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz
May 29, 2007 - WFAA / DFW
Texas House sees shoving match and walkout
By Brett Shipp
May 29, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Touching your life in little ways
By Christy Hoppe
May 29, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Legislative session ends
By Laylan Copelin
May 29, 2007 - KVUE Austin
Session stumbles to a finish after House rebellion
By Elise Hu
May 27, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Team Craddick defends budget in war of words
By Robert T. Garrett
May 27, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Technical move kills law school in Dallas
By Emily Ramshaw
May 27, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Effort to oust Craddick likely doomed some legislation
By R.G. Ratcliffe and Gary Scharrer
May 27, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Bitter fight puts Craddick's future in question
By Karen Brooks
May 26, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House, Senate agree on recorded votes proposal
Associated Press
May 26, 2007 - Tyler Morning Telegraph
House, Senate agree on recorded votes proposal
Associated Press
May 26, 2007 - KRIS-TV Corpus Christi
House, Senate agree on recorded votes proposal
Associated Press
May 26, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House, Senate agree on recorded votes proposal
Associated Press
May 26, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
House, Senate agree on recorded votes proposal
Associated Press
May 25, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Victory for open government; victory for Texas
Opinion/Editorials
May 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
For Big D, big wins seem out of reach this session
By Emily Ramshaw
May 24, 2007 - KGBT Harlingen
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 24, 2007 - KTEN Sherman/Denison
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 24, 2007 - KSWO, OK
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 24, 2007 - KTRE Lufkin/Nacogdoches
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 24, 2007 - KLTV Tyler/Longview/Jacksonville
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 23, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 23, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 23, 2007 - KRIS-TV Corpus Christi
Recorded votes amendment revived in Senate
The Associated Press
May 23, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Don't let this momentum be for naught
Opinion/Editorials
May 23, 2007 - Tyler Morning Telegraph
Votes, Shield Law Measures Stuck
From Staff, Wire Reports
May 23, 2007 - Bryan-College Station Eagle
Editorial: Texans deserve full recorded votes
Editorial
May 22, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Bipartisan spirit
May 19, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Bill on recording of votes causes clash
By Karen Brooks
May 18, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Recorded votes amendment blocked from House vote
By Jim Vertuno
May 18, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Recorded votes amendment blocked from House vote
By Jim Vertuno
May 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks
May 18, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Screeeee-ch on mandating recorded votes
By W. Gardner Selby
May 17, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the sun shine
Opinion/Editorials
May 17, 2007 - Quorum Report
New toll road moratorium hits the House floor
by Harvey Kronberg
May 16, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Keffer says he wants to be speaker in '09
By W. Gardner Selby
May 16, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House panel moves to create UNT law school
From staff and wire reports
May 15, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Do or die
Opinion/Editorials
May 15, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
School districts feel pinched by funding changes
By Ericka Mellon
May 13, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Next two weeks in Legislature are critical
Opinion/Editorials
May 13, 2007 - The Brownsville Herald
Bill would direct state to help with pet evacuations
By Elizabeth Hernandez
May 11, 2007 - The Monitor, Rio Grande Valley
Bill would direct state to help with pet evacuation plans
By Elizabeth Hernandez
May 11, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas delegation beats back jail oversight bill
By Karen Brooks
May 11, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Always Time For Animal Compassion
By Mark Lisheron
May 10, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Next time, try the whoopee cushion
May 10, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Jail bill targets Dallas
By Karen Brooks
May 9, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Some say Craddick on shaky ground
By Karen Brooks
May 8, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Clearing Transit Roadblocks: House, give cities choice in local rail taxes
Opinion/Editorials
May 7, 2007 - Quorum Report
Constitutional amendment to require supermajority to raise franchise tax rate fails
by Harvey Kronberg
May 5, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses: EPA, new bishop, Cotton Bowl
Opinion/Editorials
May 4, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Senate OKs broad plan to record votes
By Terrence Stutz
May 4, 2007 - Capitol Inside
GOP Trio's Counsel and Tear-Filled Plea May Help Defuse Local Calendar Threats
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
May 4, 2007 - El Paso Times
Senate approves constitutional amendment on recorded votes
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Senate approves constitutional amendment on recorded votes
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - KSWO Wichita Falls, TX
Senate approves constitutional amendment on recorded votes
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - KWTX Waco
Texas Senate approves record vote measure
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Senate approves constitutional amendment on recorded votes
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
Associated Press
May 3, 2007 - KVUE Austin
Senate approves constitutional amendment on recorded votes
Associated Press
May 2, 2007 - USA Today
Older, dangerous drivers a growing problem
By Robert Davis and Anthony DeBarros
May 1, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
And let the Senate pass roll-call measure
Editorial
April 30, 2007 - San Antonio Express-News
Recorded vote bill not strong enough
Editorial
April 29, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
May Days: Raising alerts to matters of important business still before the Texas Legislature
Editorial
April 28, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses: Mass transit, Halberstam, Dallas law school
Editorial
April 28, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bills shed light on some records, darken others
By Patrick McGee
April 27, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Assault of Liberty Hill students prompts study of background checks
April 26, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Bill on eye tests for older drivers goes to Perry
From Staff and Wire Reports
April 26, 2007 - San Antonio Express-News
Elderly-license bill heads to Perry's desk
April 26, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Perry gets elderly driver bill
April 26, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Legislature highlights
April 25, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Highlights Wednesday from the Texas Legislature
The Associated Press
April 24, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Speculation on Cornyn as Attorney General:
Sparks Name Game for Senate Replacement
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
April 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Small Steps in the Senate: Vote-reform plans ahead of last session
Editorials
April 23, 2007 - Quorum Report
Dallas law school pitched again before Higher Ed committee
by Harvey Kronberg
April 22, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers plan to put more religion in your life
By Karen Brooks
April 22, 2007 - WFAA / DFW
One State Under God
By Karen Brooks
April 22, 2007 - KHOU Houston
State lawmakers introduce a bundle of bills touching on religion
By Karen Brooks
April 22, 2007 - The Galveston County Daily News
Bill requires eye tests for older drivers
By Mark Collette
April 21, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Make it law
Editorial
April 19, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Weapons bill OK'd by House
By Karen Brooks
April 18, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Recorded vote rule closer to reality
By Mark Lisheron
April 18, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Texans may find out how lawmakers vote
By Jaime Powell
April 18, 2007 - San Antonio Express-News
House legislators support recording of final votes
By Janet Elliott
April 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
A House hurrah
Editorial
April 17, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Legislation would silence voice votes to pass laws
By Jane Elliott
April 17, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
House approves measure requiring recorded votes
By Kelley Shannon
April 17, 2007 - MyFox / DFW
House approves measure requiring recorded votes
By Kelley Shannon
April 17, 2007 - KVUE Austin
Texas House OKs recorded votes measure
April 17, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House approves measure requiring recorded votes
By Kelley Shannon
April 17, 2007 - KRIS-TV Corpus Christi
House approves measure requiring recorded votes
April 17, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Texas House OKs recorded votes measure
By Karen Brooks
April 17, 2007 - WFAA / DFW Channel 8
Texas House OKs recorded votes measure
By Karen Brooks
April 17, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
House approves measure requiring recorded votes
By Kelley Shannon, Associated Press
April 15, 2007 - Amarillo Globe-News
Lawmakers to debate record vote legislation
By Enrique Rangel
April 12, 2007 - Quorum Report
Houston, Dallas schools on the brink of recapture under Robin Hood
April 4, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House votes to expand CHIP
By Robert T. Garrett
April 4, 2007 - North Texas e-News
Texas House Elections Committee to hear testimony against primary screenout
By media release
April 3, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Loyalty to Leaders and Campaign Cash Pay Off with Clout for Texas Legislators
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
April 3, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Texas House Power Rankings - Top 10
By Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside Editor
April 1, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Legislature has work to do
OPINION Editorials
March 31, 2007 - CBS11 TV - Dallas/Ft. Worth
House prohibits school vouchers in budget debate
March 31, 2007 - Tyler Morning Telegraph
House OKs 2-Year Budget Measure
From Staff, Wire Reports
March 30, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Teacher incentive pay a setback in budget debate
By Jason Embry
March 30, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Teacher merit pay is rejected
By Robert T. Garrett
March 30, 2007 - Quorum Report
House revolts over education funding
March 30, 2007 - Brenham Banner-Press
House prohibits vouchers, approves $150 billion budget
By Staff and Wire Reports
March 30, 2007 - KRIS-TV Corpus Christi
House prohibits vouchers in budget debate
March 29, 2007 - Park Cities News
Rep. Branch to chair panel to improve college and workforce readiness
March 29, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
House prohibits vouchers in budget debate
By April Castro, Associated Press
March 29, 2007 - Land Line Magazine
Texas bills focus on elderly drivers
March 29, 2007 - Austin American Statesman
Proposed House budget scant on education increases
Budget-writers tout increases for dropout prevention, technology, facilities
By Jason Embry
March 28, 2007 - American Banker
Statehouse Report: Three States Eye Card Limits on Campus
By Marissa Fajt
March 27, 2007 - Baylor University
Baylor Students Honored By The Texas Legislature During Bob Bullock Scholars Day
March 24, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses: Gun law, hospital infections, 'borrowed' ideas
OPINION Editorials
March 24, 2007 - Brenham Banner-Press
Lawmaker will serve on panel dealing with higher education issues
March 24, 2007 - Huntsville Item
Kolkhorst appointed to new House panel
March 23, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House Dems rue spending rule
By Robert T. Garrett
March 22, 2007 - Plano Courier Star
Bill proposes two-year renewal, vision test for drivers over 90
By Cristen Perkowski
March 21, 2007 - The Quorum Report
House budget writers approve $150B budget
By Harvey Kronberg
March 21, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House panel OKs budget of $150.1B
By Robert T. Garrett
March 21, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
House committee approves proposed $150.1 billion budget
By Kelley Shannon
March 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Elderly drivers may be put to the test
By Steve Blow
March 17, 2007 - The Huntsville Item
Huntsville residents: Katie’s Law will not slow them down
By Robbie Byrd
March 17, 2007 - Midland Reporter Telegram
Craddick creates Higher and Public Education Finance committee
By Ruth Campbell
March 16, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Speaker Puts Branch in Driver's Seat for Select Education Committee Study
By Mike Hailey
March 15, 2007 - Austin American Statesman
New billboards may be barred from Hill Country road
By Asher Price
March 15, 2007 - WFAA
Legislators advance restrictions for older drivers
By Karen Brooks and Terrence Stutz
March 15, 2007 - CBS 11 News
Lawmakers move to require vision tests for older drivers
By April Castro
March 15, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Legislators advance restrictions for older drivers
By Karen Brooks and Terrence Stutz
March 14, 2007 - Corpus Chisti Caller Times
House vote is a victory for accountable politics
Editorials
March 14, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers move to require vision tests for older drivers
By April Castro
March 14, 2007 - KXAN
House Approves Bill To Test Elderly Drivers
March 14, 2007 - Herald Democrat
Lawmakers move to require vision tests for older drivers
By April Castro
March 14, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers move to require vision tests for older drivers
By April Castro
March 14, 2007 - Austin American Statesman
House moves to make older drivers pass vision test
By W. Gardner Selby
March 13, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Panel's vote a victory for open government
Opinion
March 13, 2007 - El Paso Times
House panel approves vote records
By April Castro
March 13, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Texas House panel approves record voting
By April Castro
March 13, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Texas House panel approves record voting
By April Castro
March 11, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Legal Eagles
Opinion
March 8, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Protecting Social Security Numbers
March 8, 2007 - Park Cities People
Branch takes aim at Top 10 Law
By Ann Rundle
March 7, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine
Opinion
March 7, 2007 - Midland Reporter Telegram
Concerns cloud bills on renewal of elderly drivers
By Lynsey Bradley
March 6, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Predator bill gets support of House
By Karen Brooks
March 4, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine
Editorial
March 3, 2007 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Your driving habits may need to take a U-turn soon
By Aman Batheja
March 1, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House endorses 1st of major water bills
By Emily Ramshaw
February 28, 2007 - WFAA
Dallas teen's death spurs elderly drivers bill
By Darla Miles
February 28, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
For Everyone's Safety
Editorial
February 27, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Should senior drivers be tested?
Letters
February 21, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Senior drivers may face vision tests
By Terrence Stutz
February 18, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
On the Record: Where members of State Affairs panel stand on record votes
Opinion
February 14, 2007 - KXAN
Changes On The Way For Elderly Drivers?
February 13, 2007 - CBS 11 News
Elderly Drivers Could Face Stricter Driving Rules
Mary Stewart - Reporting
February 12, 2007 - KVUE
Bill would make car burglary a felony - again
By Melissa McGuire
February 12, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas flexes legislative muscle
By Karen Brooks
February 11, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Don't Stop There: Record vote rule should be part of state law
February 5, 2007 - Brenham Banner-Press
Kolkhorst ‘honored' to be named chair of subcommittee
February 5, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Drivers on phones may get cut off
By Terrence Stutz
February 5, 2007 - WFAA
Legislature might cut off drivers on phones
By Terrence Stutz
February 5, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Legislature might cut off drivers on phones
By Terrence Stutz
February 3, 2007 - Dallas Morning News- Neighbors
Dallas House member to serve third term as committee chairman
By Candice W. Shapiro
February 2, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Water bill aims to regulate flow
By Emily Ramshaw
January 27, 2007 - San Antonio Express-News
Tougher rules for older drivers could affect their independence
By Scott Stroud
January 26, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Pitts loses House post
By Karen Brooks
January 26, 2007 - WFAA
Pitts loses House post
By Karen Brooks
January 26, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick delays House committee assignments
By Karen Brooks
January 25, 2007 - Park Cities People
Dan Branch is Sworn In
January 21, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
A swearing-in worth swearing about
By Alan Peppard
January 18, 2007 - Park Cities News
Branch family attend opening day of the 80th Session of the Texas Legislature
By Clay Robison
January 17, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Perry speech ranges beyond state issues
January 15, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Craddick to shake up leadership
By Clay Robison
January 13, 2007 - WFAA
House decides to record final votes on bills
By Karen Brooks
January 12, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
House boosts effort to record its votes
By Karen Brooks
January 12, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Add public safety to list
Opinion
January 11, 2007 - KVUE
Lawmakers call for more open, recorded votes
By Elise Hu
January 11, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Supporters in speaker's race must stay on board
Opinion
January 11, 2007 - Capitol Inside
House May Have Openings for More Committee Chairs in Wake of Vote
By Mike Hailey
January 10, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick triumphs over challenger
By Emily Ramshaw
January 10, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Quick Take: Gromer Jeffers Jr.
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
January 10, 2007 - News 8 Austin
Texas House reflects on Speaker's race, one day later
By Hermelinda Vargas
January 9, 2007 - Capitol Inside
Craddick Prevails in Bitter Speaker's Race after Pitts Folds When
Secret Ballot Fails
By Mike Hailey
January 9, 2007 - CBS 11 News
Pitts Quits Speaker's Race; Craddick Keeps Control
January 9, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
New faces in N. Texas delegation to Capitol
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
January 8, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Thinking about education
By Holly K. Hacker
January 8, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Legislature must plan now for Texas of the future
By Dan Branch
January 8, 2007 - Dallas Morning News
Our resolve: We pledge to keep pushing on these issues
Editorial
January 7, 2007 - Austin American-Statesman
Legislature is back to tackle just about everything
By Jason Embry
2006 Archive
December 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Lee Cullum: A New Year's forecast
By Lee Cullum
December 23, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bill a threat to city coffers
By Emily Ramshaw
December 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bush library in SMU's reach
By Kent Fischer, Holly K. Hacker and Kristen Holland
December 21, 2006 - Park Cities People
Blue Ribbon Day at UP
December 10, 2006 - Austin American-Statesman
Legislative battle brewing over college admission law
By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz
December 8, 2006 - WFAA-TV
Lawmaker challenges 'slap on the wrist' for car burglars
By Brad Watson
December 8, 2006 - Fort Worth Star Telegram
There oughta be a law school
Opinion
December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Turn Out the Lights
By Mike Hailey
December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
With Reprieve on School Finance, Key
Lawmakers Give Glimpse of Next Fights
By Mike Hailey
December 5, 2006 - The Charlotte Observer
Texas 'Top 10% law' under fire
By Holly K. Hacker
December 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
College 10% law under fire
By Holly K. Hacker
November 30, 2006 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
UNT System holds first fundraiser for proposed public
law school in Dallas
By Leila Fadel
November 29, 2006 - The Daily Texan
Bill would restrict campus marketing
By Carter Wilson
November 25, 2006 - Waco Herald-Tribune
Lawmakers will start the new session with unusual proposals
By Dan Genz
November 22, 2006 - The Cameron Herald
Legislators begin filing proposed bills
By Ed Sterling
November 22, 2006 - The Jasper Newsboy
Lawmakers file 318 bills on Lege's first filing day
By Ed Sterling
November 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses
Editorial
November 14, 2006 - UT Daily Texan
Legislators begin filing bills for next session
By Laura Blewitt
November 14, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Children a focus of early bill filing
By Janet Elliot and Polly Ross Hughes
November 9, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Democratic gains threaten to shake up House
By Jason Embry
November 6, 2006 - San Antonio Express News
Noone is tracking students who fail the TAKS
By Jeanne Russell
November 2, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republicans Fight Blues Down ballot
By Peter Simek
October 31, 2006 - CBS News
Bush Could Head Back To Dallas After White House
By Sarah Dodd
October 30, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
All Together Now
October 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Working to keep GOP base hungry
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
October 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We Recommend
October 18, 2006 - Forbes
Legal SWAT Teams
By Jessica Holzer
October 12, 2006 - Dallas Voice
Ethics Commission fines Democrat $11,000 for failing to file reports
By David Webb
October 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Clements isn't slowing down
By Alan Peppard
October 3, 2006 - AT&T
AT&T announces grant to Old Red Museum exhibit
September 29, 2006 - The Paris News
Candidates face off
By Mary Madewell
September 20, 2006 - WFAA
School districts opt for extra tax
By Laurie Fox
September 17, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hey, we all hate taxes: But its wrong to weaken
school finance reform
September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - PDF
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election
September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election
August 24, 2006 - Park Cities News
PCRW to hold second annual picnic
August 24, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republican Picnic
August 15, 2006 - Galveston County Daily News
Committee may call for limits on no-bid deals
By Marty Schladen
August 10, 2006 - Park Cities News
UIL enacts the Highland Park Rule
August 10, 2006 - Park Cities People
Scots' Outcry Prompts UIL Changes
By Scott Farrell
July 27, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The Highland Park Rule
By Mike Hailey
July 26, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
San Antonio's Alamodome to host 5A Championship
By Kelley Shannon
July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Fundraising
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey
July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Cash on Hand
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey
July 23, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The $100,000 Club: Democrats and Debutants Fare well as
fundraising frenzy hits stride
By Mike Hailey
July 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Yankee Doodle Dandy day
Staff Reports
July 13, 2006 - Park Cities People
4th of July Parade
Staff Reports
July 10, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
'One size doesn't fit all'
By Joann Livingston
July 7, 2006 - TheMonitor.com
State looks to learn about school budgets
By Daniel Perry
June 29, 2006 - Park Cities People
Fourth of July Parade
Staff Reports
June 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
The Speaker's Support: Craddick open to mandated recorded votes
June 15, 2006 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch named Park Cities 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall
June 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
Dan Branch: Don't let North Texas, or its economy, dry up
By Dan Branch
June 10, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch recieves artwork from Armstrong students
By Becky Wright
June 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Speaking of Mr. Speaker
By Alan Peppard
June 2, 2006 - Dallas Business Journal
School tax reform: questions and answers
By Talmage Boston
June 1, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs sweeping property tax cut bill
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 27, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
Area lawwmakers tout reforms, others doubt school revenues
By Bob Campbell
May 25, 2006 - Park Cities People
Representative with a golden touch
By Merritt Patterson
May 21, 2006 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Political Pulse
May 21, 2006 - La Prensa
Governor reduces property tax by signing historic bill
By Roberto Perez Jr.
May 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press
May 19, 2006 - San Antonio Express-News
Perry signs business tax bill in San Antonio
By Greg Jefferson
May 19, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press
May 18, 2006 - Park Cities News
Texas Legislature adopts House Bill 1 to fix school funding
May 18, 2006 - Park Cities People
Legislature Takes aim at Robin Hood
By Sarah P. Henry
May 18, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Perry signs business tax bill into law
Associated Press
May 16, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Special Session All-Stars
By Mike Hailey
May 14, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry
May 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Texas' school finance debate
May 14, 2006 - Amarillo Globe News
House ships off school finance bill
By April Castro
May 14, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
House send school funding measure to Governor Perry
By April Castro
May 14, 2006 - Waco Tribune-Herald
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry
May 13, 2006 - WFAA
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 13, 2006 - Longview News Journal
Is school finance fixed?
May 13, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 13, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 12, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
House sends Perry education bill
Associated Press
May 12, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
House gives final approval to school finance bill
By Katherine Cromer Brock
May 11, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House may vote to concur with Senate on Tax Cut
and School Spending Plan
By Mike Hailey
May 10, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Senate avoids meltdown with unanimous verdict on
landmark Tax and School plan
By Mike Hailey
May 10, 2006 - TheHotline.com
The Hotline Futures Market: Texas
May 9, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Statewide Auditions
By Mike Hailey
May 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
HP will pass hat to fund schools
By Kristen Holland
May 3, 2006 - East Texas Review
The Governor's tax plan
By David Hartman
May 1, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
A fair split?
By Joann Livingston
April 28, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks
April 28, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks
April 27, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry is open to adding teacher raise, other changes to tax bills
By Terrence Stutz
April 27, 2006 - East Texas Review
Perry praises Berman, Merritt helping pass property tax
April 25, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
Tax Bills Simplified
By Brenda Allums
April 25, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
House marks tax progress while Senate plans debate
By Bob Campbell
April 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Business tax plan OK'd by House
By Terrence Stutz
April 21, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
Bills target property tax relief
By AP and WDL writers
April 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House Sophomores Having Real Impact
But Previous Classes Set Power Standard
By Mike Hailey
April 20, 2006 - The Quorum Report
HB 1 wins little support among school districts
By Harvey Kronberg
April 19, 2006 - The Quorum Report
House Members Break Up, Carry Shapiro's Ed Reform Bill
By Harvey Kronberg
April 17, 2006 - The Quorum Report
Speaker's Office Telling Members, Calendar by Saturday
By Harvey Kronberg
April 17, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Most Powerful Texas Lawmakers List Has Perennial
Players Minus a Few Big Names
By Mike Hailey
April 17, 2006 - Insurance Journal
Texas Lawmakers Break Tax Proposal into Four Bills
April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding - VIDEO
Mark Johnson - Reporting
April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding
By Mark Johnson
April 13, 2006 - Leader Times
State behind times on votes
By Michael Miller
April 12, 2006 - The Hotline
TEXAS: Mix 'n' Match
March 29, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry, Sharp unveil school finance plan
By April Castro
March 29, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Perry, Sharp unveil school funding proposal
By April Castro
March 27, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Politicians listening to teacher organizations
By John Moritz
March 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Class time well spent
By Darryl Smyers
March 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Grusendorf defeat creates dilemma in House
with Special School Finance Session nearing
By Mike Hailey
March 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Parent sues over silent minute
Opinion: Letters
March 15, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Parents challenge moment of silence in Texas school
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Complaint challenges moment of silence at schools
By Katherine Leal Unmuth
March 12, 2006 - San Antonio Express
Campaign nastiness likely to follow GOPers to Austin
By Gary Scharrer
March 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
School Finance just got tougher
By Karen Brooks and Terrence Stutz
March 9, 2006 - Park Cities People
The Consequences of Failure
Editorial
March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dell wins Dems' nomination; Shook, Watkins get DA nods
From Staff Reports
March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
GOP Rep. Reyna loses race to Latham
By Eric Aasen and Richard Abshire
February 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Neighbors - WWBD: What would Bono do?
By W. Scott Sager
February 18, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Democratic Candidate's Foray into Oldest Profession
Prompts Newspaper and Others to Take a Second Look
By Mike Hailey
February 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses - Tom Malin recommendation? We think not.
Opinion: Editorials
February 16, 2006 - Park Cities News
Artwork from Bradfield students on display in Austin
Inside the Community
February 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Odds are against Reunion Arena casino
By Lee Cullum
December 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Lee Cullum: A New Year's forecast
By Lee Cullum
December 23, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bill a threat to city coffers
By Emily Ramshaw
December 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bush library in SMU's reach
By Kent Fischer, Holly K. Hacker and Kristen Holland
December 21, 2006 - Park Cities People
Blue Ribbon Day at UP
December 10, 2006 - Austin American-Statesman
Legislative battle brewing over college admission law
By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz
December 8, 2006 - WFAA-TV
Lawmaker challenges 'slap on the wrist' for car burglars
By Brad Watson
December 8, 2006 - Fort Worth Star Telegram
There oughta be a law school
Opinion
December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Turn Out the Lights
By Mike Hailey
December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
With Reprieve on School Finance, Key
Lawmakers Give Glimpse of Next Fights
By Mike Hailey
December 5, 2006 - The Charlotte Observer
Texas 'Top 10% law' under fire
By Holly K. Hacker
December 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
College 10% law under fire
By Holly K. Hacker
November 30, 2006 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
UNT System holds first fundraiser for proposed public
law school in Dallas
By Leila Fadel
November 29, 2006 - The Daily Texan
Bill would restrict campus marketing
By Carter Wilson
November 25, 2006 - Waco Herald-Tribune
Lawmakers will start the new session with unusual proposals
By Dan Genz
November 22, 2006 - The Cameron Herald
Legislators begin filing proposed bills
By Ed Sterling
November 22, 2006 - The Jasper Newsboy
Lawmakers file 318 bills on Lege's first filing day
By Ed Sterling
November 21, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Highland Park: Detour on road to state
By Todd Wills
November 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses
Editorial
November 14, 2006 - UT Daily Texan
Legislators begin filing bills for next session
By Laura Blewitt
November 14, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Children a focus of early bill filing
By Janet Elliot and Polly Ross Hughes
November 9, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Democratic gains threaten to shake up House
By Jason Embry
November 6, 2006 - San Antonio Express News
Noone is tracking students who fail the TAKS
By Jeanne Russell
November 2, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republicans Fight Blues Down ballot
By Peter Simek
October 31, 2006 - CBS News
Bush Could Head Back To Dallas After White House
By Sarah Dodd
October 30, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
All Together Now
October 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Working to keep GOP base hungry
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
October 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We Recommend
October 18, 2006 - Forbes
Legal SWAT Teams
By Jessica Holzer
October 12, 2006 - Dallas Voice
Ethics Commission fines Democrat $11,000 for failing to file reports
By David Webb
October 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Clements isn't slowing down
By Alan Peppard
October 3, 2006 - AT&T
AT&T announces grant to Old Red Museum exhibit
September 29, 2006 - The Paris News
Candidates face off
By Mary Madewell
September 20, 2006 - WFAA
School districts opt for extra tax
By Laurie Fox
September 17, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hey, we all hate taxes: But its wrong to weaken
school finance reform
September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - PDF
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election
September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election
August 24, 2006 - Park Cities News
PCRW to hold second annual picnic
August 24, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republican Picnic
August 15, 2006 - Galveston County Daily News
Committee may call for limits on no-bid deals
By Marty Schladen
August 10, 2006 - Park Cities News
UIL enacts the Highland Park Rule
August 10, 2006 - Park Cities People
Scots' Outcry Prompts UIL Changes
By Scott Farrell
July 27, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The Highland Park Rule
By Mike Hailey
July 26, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
San Antonio's Alamodome to host 5A Championship
By Kelley Shannon
July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Fundraising
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey
July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Cash on Hand
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey
July 23, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The $100,000 Club: Democrats and Debutants Fare well as
fundraising frenzy hits stride
By Mike Hailey
July 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Yankee Doodle Dandy day
Staff Reports
July 13, 2006 - Park Cities People
4th of July Parade
Staff Reports
July 10, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
'One size doesn't fit all'
By Joann Livingston
July 7, 2006 - TheMonitor.com
State looks to learn about school budgets
By Daniel Perry
June 29, 2006 - Park Cities People
Fourth of July Parade
Staff Reports
June 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
The Speaker's Support: Craddick open to mandated recorded votes
June 15, 2006 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch named Park Cities 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall
June 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
Dan Branch: Don't let North Texas, or its economy, dry up
By Dan Branch
June 10, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch recieves artwork from Armstrong students
By Becky Wright
June 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Speaking of Mr. Speaker
By Alan Peppard
June 2, 2006 - Dallas Business Journal
School tax reform: questions and answers
By Talmage Boston
June 1, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs sweeping property tax cut bill
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 27, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
Area lawwmakers tout reforms, others doubt school revenues
By Bob Campbell
May 25, 2006 - Park Cities People
Representative with a golden touch
By Merritt Patterson
May 21, 2006 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Political Pulse
May 21, 2006 - La Prensa
Governor reduces property tax by signing historic bill
By Roberto Perez Jr.
May 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press
May 19, 2006 - San Antonio Express-News
Perry signs business tax bill in San Antonio
By Greg Jefferson
May 19, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press
May 18, 2006 - Park Cities News
Texas Legislature adopts House Bill 1 to fix school funding
May 18, 2006 - Park Cities People
Legislature Takes aim at Robin Hood
By Sarah P. Henry
May 18, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Perry signs business tax bill into law
Associated Press
May 16, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Special Session All-Stars
By Mike Hailey
May 14, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry
May 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Texas' school finance debate
May 14, 2006 - Amarillo Globe News
House ships off school finance bill
By April Castro
May 14, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
House send school funding measure to Governor Perry
By April Castro
May 14, 2006 - Waco Tribune-Herald
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry
May 13, 2006 - WFAA
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 13, 2006 - Longview News Journal
Is school finance fixed?
May 13, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 13, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
May 12, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
House sends Perry education bill
Associated Press
May 12, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
House gives final approval to school finance bill
By Katherine Cromer Brock
May 11, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House may vote to concur with Senate on Tax Cut
and School Spending Plan
By Mike Hailey
May 10, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Senate avoids meltdown with unanimous verdict on
landmark Tax and School plan
By Mike Hailey
May 10, 2006 - TheHotline.com
The Hotline Futures Market: Texas
May 9, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Statewide Auditions
By Mike Hailey
May 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
HP will pass hat to fund schools
By Kristen Holland
May 3, 2006 - East Texas Review
The Governor's tax plan
By David Hartman
May 1, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
A fair split?
By Joann Livingston
April 28, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks
April 28, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks
April 27, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry is open to adding teacher raise, other changes to tax bills
By Terrence Stutz
April 27, 2006 - East Texas Review
Perry praises Berman, Merritt helping pass property tax
April 25, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
Tax Bills Simplified
By Brenda Allums
April 25, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
House marks tax progress while Senate plans debate
By Bob Campbell
April 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Business tax plan OK'd by House
By Terrence Stutz
April 21, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
Bills target property tax relief
By AP and WDL writers
April 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House Sophomores Having Real Impact
But Previous Classes Set Power Standard
By Mike Hailey
April 20, 2006 - The Quorum Report
HB 1 wins little support among school districts
By Harvey Kronberg
April 19, 2006 - The Quorum Report
House Members Break Up, Carry Shapiro's Ed Reform Bill
By Harvey Kronberg
April 17, 2006 - The Quorum Report
Speaker's Office Telling Members, Calendar by Saturday
By Harvey Kronberg
April 17, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Most Powerful Texas Lawmakers List Has Perennial
Players Minus a Few Big Names
By Mike Hailey
April 17, 2006 - Insurance Journal
Texas Lawmakers Break Tax Proposal into Four Bills
April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding - VIDEO
Mark Johnson - Reporting
April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding
By Mark Johnson
April 13, 2006 - Leader Times
State behind times on votes
By Michael Miller
April 12, 2006 - The Hotline
TEXAS: Mix 'n' Match
March 29, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry, Sharp unveil school finance plan
By April Castro
March 29, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Perry, Sharp unveil school funding proposal
By April Castro
March 27, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Politicians listening to teacher organizations
By John Moritz
March 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Class time well spent
By Darryl Smyers
March 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Grusendorf defeat creates dilemma in House
with Special School Finance Session nearing
By Mike Hailey
March 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Parent sues over silent minute
Opinion: Letters
March 15, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Parents challenge moment of silence in Texas school
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press
March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Complaint challenges moment of silence at schools
By Katherine Leal Unmuth
March 12, 2006 - San Antonio Express
Campaign nastiness likely to follow GOPers to Austin
By Gary Scharrer
March 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
School Finance just got tougher
By Karen Brooks and Terrence Stutz
March 9, 2006 - Park Cities People
The Consequences of Failure
Editorial
March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dell wins Dems' nomination; Shook, Watkins get DA nods
From Staff Reports
March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
GOP Rep. Reyna loses race to Latham
By Eric Aasen and Richard Abshire
February 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Neighbors - WWBD: What would Bono do?
By W. Scott Sager
February 18, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Democratic Candidate's Foray into Oldest Profession
Prompts Newspaper and Others to Take a Second Look
By Mike Hailey
February 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses - Tom Malin recommendation? We think not.
Opinion: Editorials
February 16, 2006 - Park Cities News
Artwork from Bradfield students on display in Austin
Inside the Community
February 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Odds are against Reunion Arena casino
By Lee Cullum
2005 Archive
December 25 , 2005 - Washington Post
For Texas Football Playoffs, Bigger is Usually Better
Sylvia Moreno
December 24 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
With winning tennis, football teams, Park Cities celebrate Scots
Neighbors
December 23 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Letters to the Editor: Don't let injustice occur
Comments from Readers
December 17 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
20,000 angry fans get the last laugh
Editorial Board
December 15 , 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch to seek third term in Texas House.
Inside the Community
December 14 , 2005 - Waco-Herald Tribune
So long to football, and by the way....
By David G. Campbell
December 14 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Highland Park ticket skirmish.
Letters to the editor
December 13 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Business group issues good grades to lawmakers: Pro-business voting is improving, TAB says.
By Mike Ward
December 12 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
TAB scores lawmakers higher than 2003 session.
By Harvey Kronberg
December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
HP fans' playoff ticket gripes justified, legislator says
By Karen Brooks
December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Cold can't stop warm reception for new bridge
By Emily Ramshaw
December 9, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Friday Night Slights
By Mike Hailey
December 3, 2005 - Dallas Morning News - Neighbors
Banner Day: Bradfield raises Blue Ribbon Flag
By Staff Writer
November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
House Subcommittee to look into School Construction Bids
By Harvey Kronberg
November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Consolidation on the Agenda for House Public Ed
By Harvey Kronberg
November 23 , 2005 - The New York Times
Top Texas Court Voids School Financing System
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - The Guardian
Texas Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - FoxNews.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - LATimes.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - WashingtonPost.com
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 21 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Panel on Education, taxes all business
By Terrence Stutz
November 12 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School Day: State legislator acts as principal for a day at Woodrow Wilson
By Liz Mackinnon
November 8 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick insists school reforms go with funding
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
October 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
To Miller, '07 challenger resembles one from '02
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
October 10, 2005 - Legal Times
A Lifelong Texan Called to Serve
By T.R. Goldman and Lily Henning
October 10, 2005 - Wall Street Journal Editorial Page
Miers Remorse: Conservatives are right to be skeptical
By John Fund on the Trail
October 10 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Nate Crain announces intention to resign, George as interim chair
By Harvey Kronberg
Septembert 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Bush library bidders talk about offered sites
By David Wethe
September 8, 2005- Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters
September 1, 2005 - Quorum Report
Crain puts kibosh on rumors of Duell and Branch primary challengers
By Harvey Kronberg
August 25, 2005- Park Cities People
GOP Women Sponsor Family Picnic
By Jessica Hoover
August 24, 2005 - smudailycampus.com
TABC launches pilot program
By Mark Norris
August 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks
August 21, 2005 - Denton Record-Chronicle
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks
August 18, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Special Session Players
By Mike Hailey
August 18, 2005 - Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women to host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters
August 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Familiar odors
Ft. Worth Star Telegram
August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Special House panel approves new bills on schools, taxes. Proposals similar to those already defeated this month.
By Terrence Stutz
August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick ads widen GOP rift. He blasts school finance plan; Dewhurst aides call spots 'misleading'
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and KAREN BROOKS
August 11, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Lawmakers change summer plans
By Allie Rasmus
August 11, 2005 - Quorum Report
The Senate gave us the Null Set, Branch tells committee
By Harvey Kronberg
August 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick: Senate bill feeble, doomed. He repeats call for end of session; Dewhurst still hopes for progress
By Terrence Stutz
August 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Hands Off
text only
By Karen Brooks
July 28, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch's Bill
Our Town
July 26, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch: HB 2 Reverses Divisive Robin Hood System. Clearing up misunderstandings about Highland Park and other excessive recapture districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
July 24, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Legislature Power Rankings: Conference Negotiators Ride Power Surge Amid Ongoing School Finance Challenge
By Mike Hailey
July 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Squeaky wheel
By Karen Brooks
July 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers shelve tax bill for now. They press on with school funding as 2nd session looms
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT
July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Steps to make school finance negotiations private are criticized
By CHRISTY HOPPE and KAREN BROOKS
July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Deal needed today to avoid 3rd session
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and TERRENCE STUTZ
July 17, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
School finance plan stuck on wealth-sharing. Special session ends Wednesday - PDF
By Jason Embry
July 17, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Oil and gas industry defends opposition to tax trade-off. Governor says legislators taking a political risk if they vote 'no' - PDF
By Clay Robinson and Janey Elliott
July 17, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst says tax deal close. Share-the-wealth continues to be sticking point with negotiators. - PDF
Associated Press
July 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Whiff of a deal on HB2? - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
July 16, 2005 - San Antonio Express
Rich would get richer in school plan. Dallas' Highland Park district could pocket millions more-PDF
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo
July 14, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week
July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Karen Brooks: The Perry Factor
By Karen Brooks
July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Proposal reduces money planned for education. Bill would cut up to $500 million for new programs, teacher pay.
By TERRENCE STUTZ
June 29, 2005 - Guardian Unlimited
Texas House OKs Education Overhaul Bill - PDF
By April Castro
June 29, 2005 - CNN.com
Texas House approves education bill - PDF
Associated Press
June 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House approves school plan. Bill to overhaul finance, give teachers incentives, push back start of class - PDF
By Terrence Stutz
June 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Park Cities all set for another banner 4th of July parade, party - PDF
By Kristen Holland
June 24, 2005 - San Antonio Express News
Education plans moving to House, Senate floors
By Gary Scharrer
June 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House GOP's tax plan stalls. Meanwhile, committees in both chambers pass school finance bills - PDF
By Robert T. Garrett and Terrence Stutz
June 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance: Here we go again. Special session begins today; Perry has plan, and so do legislators - PDF
By Terrance Stutz and Christy Hoppe
June 20, 2005 - nbc5i.com
Special Session Under Way On School Finance - PDF
nbc5i.com
June 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dousing a drama for Dallas - PDF
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
June 19, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
How Austin fared on the state's major problems - PDF
Legislative Leaderboard
June 15, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Investing in Texas' future. State legislators backed research and technology - PDF
By Kern Wildenthal
June 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Tax district OK'd for downtown projects - PDF
By Dave Levinthal
June 09, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch wants to get back to work. Lawmaker talks to Park Cities People about why a school finance deal didn't get done - PDF
By Jason Heid
June 06, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the week. - PDF
Vol. 22, Issue 1
June 05, 2005 - Waco Tribune-Herald
House Democrats didn't skip town on school finance debate, but offered alternative - PDF
By Dan Genz
June 02, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers get an earful. Constituents vent anger over failure to overhaul school financing system. - PDF
By Jessica Leeder
May 31, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Time runs out on Legislature. Many Frustrated by failure to fix school finance; leaders weigh options. - PDF
By Terrance Stutz
May 31, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers are left with unfinished business after a 140-day race to the finish line - PDF
By Janet Elliott and Polly Ross Hughes
May 30, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Texas Legislators 2005 - PDF
By Mike Hailey
May 30, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House, Senate trade blame. Special session possible after clock runs out on school finance, tax relief talks. - PDF
By Terrance Stutz and Karen Brooks
May 29, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Craddick says some movement on HB 2; None on HB3. No point to an immediate special session given chasm on HB 3, says Speaker. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 29, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dewhurst and Senators say Craddick killed agreement authorized by his Conferees. Call the coroner. The twitching of HB2 is now officially rigor mortis. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 28, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Perry Joins in Negotiations on HB2 and 3. Guv's staff promises that talks will continue through weekend. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Doin' the '06 shuffle. If Hutchison chases Perry, others will hustle not to be left standing. - PDF
By Wayne Slater
May 24, 2005 - News8Austin
Solutions still needed for HB2, HB3 - PDF
By Allie Rasmus
May 24, 2005 - ParkCities News
Rep. Dan Branch named School Finance Conferee - PDF
News Article
May 22, 2005 - The Monitor
When to hold school elections still undecided - PDF
By Elizabeth Pierson
May 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Down but not out in waning moments - PDF
Editorial
May 20, 2005 - Austin Chronicle
It Just Doesn't Add Up. As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again - PDF
By Amy Smith
May 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Budget Committee Chooses to Cut School Facilities Funding. Slight increase in funding school construction in poorest districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Conference Committee Breaks into Work Groups-Two work groups plan to meet all day on sets of issues - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 18, 2005 - KWTX 10 Waco
Lawmakers Chosen To Negotiate School Funding Bills - PDF
News Report
May 17, 2005 - San Antonio Express
House gives approval to controversial abortion bill - PDF
By Lomi Kriel
May 17, 2005 - Denton Record Chronicle
Dewhurst appoints senators to negotiate school funding with House
Associated Press
May 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Absence of Hispanics on HB 2 Conference Committee stirs response. 45 percent of public shcool population is Hispanic. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
May 14, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Craddick partisan on conferee picks. No Democrats or minorities on panel to fine-tune school finance bill - PDF
By Janet Elliott
May 14, 2005 - San Antonio Express
House education committees lack women, minorities - PDF
By Peggy Fikac
May 14, 2005 - Austin-American Statesman
Craddick and Dewhurst tussle over taxes. Legislative leaders trade jabs over school finance measures - PDF
By W. Gardner Selby
May 14, 2005 - Sherman-Denison Herald
Legislative leaders bicker over tax bill - PDF
By April Castro
May 13, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Democrats Come Up Empty on House Conferee Teams on Schools and Taxes - PDF
By Mike Hailey
May 13, 2005 - Denton Record Chronicle
Legislative leaders bickering over school finance - PDF
By April Castro
May 12, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
House backs change in 10% rule - PDF
By Jeffrey Gilbert
May 11, 2005 - WFAA.com
State's Democrats, 'at a low ebb', hoping to rebuild. 2 Years after fleeing to Ardmore, they have a plan but lack big names - PDF
By Wayne Slater
May 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House OKs admissions law limit - PDF
By Holly K. Hacker
May 09, 2005 - Insurance Journal
Texas Representative, Police Chiefs Appeal to Lt. Governor for Help with Auto Burglary Bill
Insurance Journal - USA
May 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Rah emotions in Austin. Limits on sexually suggestive routines face uncertain future in Senate - PDF
By Karen Brooks
April 28, 2005 - Westlake Picayune
Baxter, Branch address public school finance. Town hall meeting brings out Westlake residents - PDF
By Dane Anderson
April 21, 2005 - Park Cities People
Dangers Loom in Legislation. Beware calendar mandates, statewide property tax - PDF
By Cathy Bryce
April 21, 2005 - Park Cities People
HPISD Opposes Calendar Changes. State Senate considers forcing districts to start school Sept. 6 - PDF
By Jessica Hoover
April 21, 2005 - McKinney Courier-Gazette
Bill would expand indigent health care - PDF
By Krystal De Los Santos
April 14, 2005 - Park Cities People
A Letter to Rep. Charlie Geren. Attacks on HPISD are "embarrasing and shameful" - PDF
By Peter Foster
April 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Vote reform backed from the Red to the Rio - PDF
Editorial
April 12, 2005 - The Daily Texan
Bills address top 10 law - PDF
By Kathy Adams
April 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bills could pack Texas prisons. Stiffer penalties sought for meth, car burglary despite crowding fears - PDF
By Dave Michaels
April 09, 2005 - The Herald-Zeitung
School funding problem still up in the air - PDF
By Leigh Jones
April 2005 - Communicologist, Vol. 31, No. 2
Wandering Around the West Wing - PDF
By Donise Pearson
April 07, 2005 - Park Cities People
HPISD Leaders Oppose State Tax: Rep. Branch sounds off at HPHS town hall - PDF
By Jessica Hoover
April Issue, 2005 - Texas Monthly
Behind the lines: New taxes to offset tax cuts for the rich and no new revenue for the schoolchildren of Texas? The Legislature must be back in session. - PDF
By Paul Burka
March 31, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch to Host School Finance Town Hall. Representative to discuss options at Highland Park High School - PDF
By Jessica Hoover
March 31, 2005 - Park Cities People
Equity - NOT Equality. A statewide property tax is the worst possible answer to Robin Hood - PDF
Editorial
March 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Senate panel hears record-vote measure - PDF
Editorial
March 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House OKs tougher car-burglary charge. Crime would be felony with state prison time; doubts raised in Senate - PDF
By Karen Brooks
March 24, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Absence makes the Quorum Grow Smaller - PDF
Editorial
March 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Daniel in the lions den - PDF
IN THE MIX
March 22, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Branch Eyes Out-of-State Escapes with New Definition of Quorum
By Mike Hailey
March 20, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Austin effort to improve schools disappoints again. What do lawmakers hope paltry funding will achieve?
By F. SCOTT MCCOWN
March 17, 2005 - Park Cities People
Trouble with School Finance Bill: New unfunded mandates erode $3 billion of funding - PDF
By Cathy Bryce
March 17, 2005 - Park Cities People
Park Cities Leaders Disagree on School Funding: Legislators claim there's $3.9 billion more, HPISD says mandates reduce new money to zero - PDF
By Jessica Hoover
March 16, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Perot pushes technology for schools
By KAREN BROOKS
March 14, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
As Bullock once did, Geren puts Texas ahead of his party
By William McKenzie
March 14, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Teachers rally at Capitol over HB 2
By Allie Rasmus
March 14, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
Legislators cool to voting change
By Lomi Kriel
March 12, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
School overhaul clears House, heads to Senate
By Peggy Fikac
March 12, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Legislators use mixture of recorded, non-recorded votes
By KELLEY SHANNON
March 11, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Debate stalls, collapses as leaders revisit business tax. Bill would expand franchise levy, no longer require tax on payroll.
By Jason Embry
March 11, 2005 - The Daily Texan
VIEWPOINT: Diversity guaranteed? Without affirmative action, the top 10 percent rule should be capped, not eliminated
OPINION
March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Notes from the Legislature. IN THE MIX : Four little words - PDF
By Karen Brooks
March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
New school finance plan revealed in House. GOP leaders try to allay business concerns with triple-option tax.
By TERRENCE STUTZ
March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House passes school finance plan. Senate still to take up issue
By TERRENCE STUTZ
March 09, 2005 - McAllen Monitor
Education bill debate continues - PDF
By Elizabeth Pierson
March 09, 2005 - Quorum Report
EQUITY CENTER LAWYER SAYS HB2 IGNORES THE COURTS
By Harvey Kronberg
March 09, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Recapture limits preserved amid school finance debate
By Elizabeth Pierson
March 09, 2005 - Lufkin Daily News
EDITORIAL: On the record
Opinion
March 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Analysis: Tax bill would benefit richest. Burden would rise 5% for poorest 1.7 million households in state - PDF
By Robert T. Garrett
March 08, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Lawmakers push for recorded votes on bills - PDF
By Kelley Shannon, Associated Press
March 08, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Democrats' plan for school funding rejected. House nears vote on GOP proposal; debate centers on pay, taxes. - PDF
By Terrence Stutz
March 08, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
In Session: Recorded vote bills are brought forward
Compiled from staff and wire reports
March 08, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
GOP pushes for school reform package. Craddick presses bills; House takes up finance system overhaul today - PDF
By Terrence Stutz and Karen Brooks
March 07, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Bills on recording votes get to a committee for first time. 2 accountability measures advance to a House panel for consideration
By Jeffrey Gilbert
March 07, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Roadmap to the House
Texas Weekly
March 07, 2005 - Park Cities News
Keeping an eye on the Legislature's school finance bill - PDF
By Dr. Cathy Bryce
March 07, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Recorded votes discussed: Two lawmakers make case for amendments before House panel - PDF
By Christy Hoppe
March 07, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
79th LEGISLATURE - Roundup: Pay raise debate set; senators want emergency status
From Staff and Wire Reports
March 07, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram.com
State editorial roundup: Austin American-Statesman on legislators' voting trends.
The Associated Press
March 06, 2005 - Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial: Recorded votes head to panel: Texans must demand reform - PDF
Editorial
March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Hearing set for recorded votes: Amendments would require log of lawmakers' actions
By KAREN BROOKS
March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Tom Craddick: Texas legislators committed to openness and accountability
By Tom Craddick
March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Linda Camin: There's no excuse (good enough) not to record votes
By Linda Camin
March 06, 2005 - The Quorum Report
SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARM THEMSELVES FOR BATTLE: gather ammunition for the floor fight on Tuesday. - PDF
by Harvey Kronberg
March 05, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House bill is no fix, school officials say: Panel's leader disputes assertions that funding would fall short in plan
By KIM BREEN
March 05, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Calendar issue draws concerns: Some critical of bill's mandating start of school after Labor Day
By KIM BREEN
March 04, 2005 - The Austin Chronicle
School Finance Bill Heads for the Floor - PDF
By Kimberly Reeves
March 03, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Money May Not be Everything, But . . . .
by Dave McNeely
March 03, 2005 - Highland Park ISD
Keeping an eye on the Legislature’s school finance bill
by Dr. Cathy Bryce
March 02, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Branch: On school finance, we can't use a selective definition of 'equity'
By Dan Branch, TEXAS HOUSE MEMBER
March 02, 2005 - Kansas City.com
House school finance bill breeds critics galore - PDF
By R.A. Dyer, Knight Ridder Newspapers
March 02, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Education bill moves to House floor: Educators call it worst since 'chicken pox' - PDF
by Elizabeth Pierson
March 01, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Party-line vote sends school finance bill to full House: Educators, Democrats say measure doesn't add enough funding
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT
March 01, 2005 - The Quorum Report
HB 2 HEADS TO COMMITTEE VOTE WITH OPPOSITION: Various groups lay out concerns - PDF
by Harvey Kronberg
March 01, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Civil rights leaders say bills hurt Hispanics - PDF
by Elizabeth Pierson
February 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Rich, poor schools oppose funding plan: Advocates for wealthy, poor districts call House plan inadequate
By TERRENCE STUTZ
February 28, 2005 - The Daily Texan
School finance bill would ease pressure on property taxes
by Ryan Penner
February 28, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Wobbly, but Still in Motion
Texas Weekly
February 27, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
True equity covers range of factors - PDF
Letters
February 22, 2005 - Capitol Inside
State Rep. Dan Branch makes case at news conference for school plan - photo
By Mike Hailey
February 22, 2005 - Quorum Report
COMMITTEE TAKES UP HB 2 "PROPOSALS" AIMED AT UNDERMINING SCHOOL AND TEACHER ADVOCATES
By Harvey Kronberg
February 22, 2005 - Quorum Report
PITTS PROPOSES STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX TO ENSURE EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
By Harvey Kronberg
February 19, 2005 - TheMonitor.com
Expert: Exams better after break
By Elizabeth Pierson
February 16, 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Battle brewing over fairness of school plan: Some districts would see huge windfall.
By Jason Embry
February 13, 2005 - El Paso Times
Taxes will rise (But whose?). Legislators struggle to pay for schools.
By Gary Scharrer and Dave Burge
February 13, 2005 - San Antonio Express
School funding debate is an education in balance
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo
February 10, 2005 - Quorum Report
ATTORNEY SAYS HB2 MAY NOT SOLVE DIETZ'S DE FACTO STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX RULING
By Harvey Kronberg
February 10, 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch re-appointed to House Appropriations and Public Education Committees
Park Cities News
February 09, 2005 - Quorum Report
GRUSENDORF TOUTS EQUITY GAINS UNDER HB 2
by Harvey Kronberg
February 07, 2005 - Quorum Report
LBB RECOMMENDS ROLLING BACK ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIVES
by Harvey Kronberg
February 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bill would set later school start date. Teacher merit pay plan, overhaul of student testing also sought
By TERRENCE STUTZ
February 02, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces
February 01, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Citizens Council could tip strong-mayor debate
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.
February 2005 - Childrens Medical Center Dallas
Children's first in state to receive pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center status - PDF
News Briefs
January 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Change Agents: Junior House members can fix school finance
Balls over to you.
January 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
SOUTH TEXAS LAWMAKERS AND LOCAL PAPER DIFFER OVER STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAXES: Debate underway in the Valley on equity versus local control
By Harvey Kronberg
January 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Too early to talk about 2006 Statewide elections?
By GROMERS JEFFERS JR.
January 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Former county commissioner having Capitol time in new job
By GROMERS JEFFERS JR
January 17, 2005 - Texas Lawyer
For the Record: Legislative Votes, Efficiency and the Right to Know -PDF-
by Evan Fitzmaurice
January 14, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Legislative Reforms: On Thursday, Texas House of Representatives members passed a measure to record all non-ceremonial votes.
by Allie Rasmus
January 14, 2005 - McAllen Monitor
Legislature strengthens record votes -PDF-
by Elizabeth Pierson
January 14, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
State Senate, House OK rule calling for recorded votes
by Christy Hoppe
January 14, 2005 - Fort Worth Star-telegram
New legislative rules call for more recorded votes -PDF-
by R.A. Dyer
January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Records of votes may rise. Lawmakers to consider new rules, but some groups want more
by Christy Hoppe
January 13, 2005 - WFAA-TV
Opinions vary on school finance plan
By BRAD WATSON / WFAA-TV
January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
For Dallas delegation, new leaders. Area legislators also extend their group - but not as far as FW
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.Staff Writer / The Dallas Morning News
January 13, 2005 - Park Cities People
School Finance to Dominate Legislature. Consensus may prove elusive for state lawmakers. -PDF-
by Brent Flynn
January 13, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers let in some sunshine: The public will have better access to their voting records -PDF-
By Janet Elliott and Clay Robison
January 13, 2005 - DentonRC.com News
Senators' school finance plan could hit road block in House -PDF-
by April Castro / Associated Press
January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Senate considers recording more votes
By CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning News
January 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance tops Legislature agenda
By CHRISTY HOPPE and TERRENCE STUTZ
January 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas delegation strong despite losses: Marchant, Wolens gone, but Shapiro, West have key roles
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.
January 10, 2005 - Dallas Business Journal
Exclusive Reports: School finance to dominate agenda
by Stephanie Patrick
January 10, 2005 - Amarillo.com News
Lawmakers to decide on recording their votes -PDF-
by Jennifer Wilson
January 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
It's back: school finance. Legislators have short time to turn in solution to educational funding
by Terrence Stutz
January 07, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Taxes in Texas: We can afford a bit more to save our schools -PDF-
Viewpoints
January 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Gazing into 2005: Leaders predict challenges similar to those faced in '04 but see a number of positive signs
From Staff Reports
December 25 , 2005 - Washington Post
For Texas Football Playoffs, Bigger is Usually Better
Sylvia Moreno
December 24 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
With winning tennis, football teams, Park Cities celebrate Scots
Neighbors
December 23 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Letters to the Editor: Don't let injustice occur
Comments from Readers
December 17 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
20,000 angry fans get the last laugh
Editorial Board
December 15 , 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch to seek third term in Texas House.
Inside the Community
December 14 , 2005 - Waco-Herald Tribune
So long to football, and by the way....
By David G. Campbell
December 14 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Highland Park ticket skirmish.
Letters to the editor
December 13 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Business group issues good grades to lawmakers: Pro-business voting is improving, TAB says.
By Mike Ward
December 12 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
TAB scores lawmakers higher than 2003 session.
By Harvey Kronberg
December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
HP fans' playoff ticket gripes justified, legislator says
By Karen Brooks
December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Cold can't stop warm reception for new bridge
By Emily Ramshaw
December 9, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Friday Night Slights
By Mike Hailey
December 3, 2005 - Dallas Morning News - Neighbors
Banner Day: Bradfield raises Blue Ribbon Flag
By Staff Writer
November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
House Subcommittee to look into School Construction Bids
By Harvey Kronberg
November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Consolidation on the Agenda for House Public Ed
By Harvey Kronberg
November 23 , 2005 - The New York Times
Top Texas Court Voids School Financing System
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - The Guardian
Texas Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - FoxNews.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - LATimes.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - WashingtonPost.com
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 22 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer
November 21 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Panel on Education, taxes all business
By Terrence Stutz
November 12 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School Day: State legislator acts as principal for a day at Woodrow Wilson
By Liz Mackinnon
November 8 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick insists school reforms go with funding
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
October 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
To Miller, '07 challenger resembles one from '02
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
October 10, 2005 - Legal Times
A Lifelong Texan Called to Serve
By T.R. Goldman and Lily Henning
October 10, 2005 - Wall Street Journal Editorial Page
Miers Remorse: Conservatives are right to be skeptical
By John Fund on the Trail
October 10 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Nate Crain announces intention to resign, George as interim chair
By Harvey Kronberg
Septembert 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Bush library bidders talk about offered sites
By David Wethe
September 8, 2005- Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters
September 1, 2005 - Quorum Report
Crain puts kibosh on rumors of Duell and Branch primary challengers
By Harvey Kronberg
August 25, 2005- Park Cities People
GOP Women Sponsor Family Picnic
By Jessica Hoover
August 24, 2005 - smudailycampus.com
TABC launches pilot program
By Mark Norris
August 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks
August 21, 2005 - Denton Record-Chronicle
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks
August 18, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Special Session Players
By Mike Hailey
August 18, 2005 - Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women to host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters
August 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Familiar odors
Ft. Worth Star Telegram
August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Special House panel approves new bills on schools, taxes. Proposals similar to those already defeated this month.
By Terrence Stutz
August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick ads widen GOP rift. He blasts school finance plan; Dewhurst aides call spots 'misleading'
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and KAREN BROOKS
August 11, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Lawmakers change summer plans
By Allie Rasmus
August 11, 2005 - Quorum Report
The Senate gave us the Null Set, Branch tells committee
By Harvey Kronberg
August 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick: Senate bill feeble, doomed. He repeats call for end of session; Dewhurst still hopes for progress
By Terrence Stutz
August 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Hands Off
text only
By Karen Brooks
July 28, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch's Bill
Our Town
July 26, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch: HB 2 Reverses Divisive Robin Hood System. Clearing up misunderstandings about Highland Park and other excessive recapture districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
July 24, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Legislature Power Rankings: Conference Negotiators Ride Power Surge Amid Ongoing School Finance Challenge
By Mike Hailey
July 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Squeaky wheel
By Karen Brooks
July 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers shelve tax bill for now. They press on with school funding as 2nd session looms
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT
July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Steps to make school finance negotiations private are criticized
By CHRISTY HOPPE and KAREN BROOKS
July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Deal needed today to avoid 3rd session
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and TERRENCE STUTZ
July 17, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
School finance plan stuck on wealth-sharing. Special session ends Wednesday - PDF
By Jason Embry
July 17, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Oil and gas industry defends opposition to tax trade-off. Governor says legislators taking a political risk if they vote 'no' - PDF
By Clay Robinson and Janey Elliott
July 17, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst says tax deal close. Share-the-wealth continues to be sticking point with negotiators. - PDF
Associated Press
July 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Whiff of a deal on HB2? - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg
July 16, 2005 - San Antonio Express
Rich would get richer in school plan. Dallas' Highland Park district could pocket millions more-PDF
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo
July 14, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week
July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Karen Brooks: The Perry Factor
By Karen Brooks
July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Proposal reduces money planned for education. Bill would cut up to $500 million for new programs, teacher pay.
By TERRENCE STUTZ
June 29, 2005 - Guardian Unlimited
Texas House OKs Education Overhaul Bill - PDF
By April Castro
June 29, 2005 - CNN.com
Texas House approves education bill - PDF
Associated Press
June 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House approves school plan. Bill to overhaul finance, give teachers incentives, push back start of class - PDF
By Terrence Stutz
June 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Park Cities all set for another banner 4th of July parade, party - PDF
By Kristen Holland
June 24, 2005 - San Antonio Express News
Education plans moving to House, Senate floors
By Gary Scharrer
June 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House GOP's tax plan stalls. Meanwhile, committees in both chambers pass<
2004 Archive
December 29, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch defeated Malcom Dade for the second time in two years to keep his state House seat.
Park Cities Edition
December 23, 2004 - Park Cities People
Legislator Wants Stiffer Penalties for Car Burglars -- Branch's bill would make vehicle crime a felony
by Brent Flynn
December 13, 2004 - DISD Communicator
Student art becomes a Capitol feature
13 December 2004
December 13, 2004 - Texas Weekly
AG Rumors
Volume 21, Issue 26, 13 December 2004
December 05, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
When Texas legislators vote, they don't always take a stand
by Kelley Shannon, AP
December 04, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Motherhood, apple pie, recorded votes
by Kelley Shannon, AP
November 11, 2004 - Park Cities Morning News
Snapshot: Daniel Hugh Branch, Jr. - PDF
Talk of the Towns
November 09, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
From school finance to marriage, bills roll in
by Jason Embry, Laylan Copelin, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
November 04, 2004 - Park Cities People
Bush Rallies Park Cities Before Win - PDF
by Reid Slaughter
November 04, 2004 - Park Cities People
Family Man Wins Big - PDF
by Brent Flynn
November 03, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
House incumbents hold places
by Eric Aasen, Kristen Holland, Wendy Hundley
November 01, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News Recommends... - PDF
Editorial
October 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Some Incumbents face familiar foes - PDF
Texas Legislature
October 28, 2004 - Park Cities People
The Difference Maker: Imagine the Park Cities with SMU gone - PDF
by Talmage Boston
October 24, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
We recommend... - PDF
Editorial
October 21, 2004 - Park Cities People
Dan Branch and the larger Picture:
Watch carefully. Here is a national leader in the making. - PDF
Editorial
October 21, 2004 - Park Cities News
Highland Park students delivery (sic) school supplies
to Ben Milam Elementary School. - PDF
Editorial
October 20, 2004 - Park Cities Morning News
Candidates focus on schools - PDF
by Kristen Holland
October 14, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
Texas flag deserves a pledge, too
By Camille Wheeler, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
October 14, 2004 - Park Cities People
Branch, Dade Rematch in 108th District Race
Candidates agree that school finance is top state issue - PDF
by Brent Flynn
October 13, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Branch Says He's Taking Foe Seriously
as Big Bucks Raise Specter of 2006 Race
by Mike Hailey
October 7, 2004 - Park Cities People
The Beautiful Clutter of Political Expression - PDF
Editorial
September 23, 2004 - Park Cities People
Business Tax Could Finance Schools - PDF
by Brent Flynn
September 21, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas House District 108: Branch has shown leadership skills, courage - PDF
Editorial
September 20, 2004 - Texas Weekly
Unwelcome, But Not Surprising
Volume 21, Issue 14, 20 September 2004
September 16, 2004 - The Park Cities News
School finance ruling gives 'ray of hope' to Highland Park I.S.D. - PDF
Vol. 66, NO. 37
September 13, 2004 - Time Magazine
A view from the top - photo - PDF
Morris
September 13, 2004 - USNews and World Report
USNews Cover Photo - image - PDF
Rep. Dan Branch at the Convention - image - PDF
Goldsmith
September 13, 2004 - Newsweek Magazine
Newsweek Cover Photo - image - PDF
President Bush and Laura - image - PDF
Newsweek
September 03, 2004 - foxnews.com
Arnold Wows Delegates With Politics, Stardom
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - foxnews.com
Civil Liberties Issues Split Republicans
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - foxnews.com
Delegates Roll Up Sleeves for NYC
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - New York Times
The Republicans-Photo-PDF
Photo by Chang W. Lee
August 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
A focus on leadership-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Texans brimming with enthusiasm-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 31, 2004 - Austin American Statesman
At convention, all hail the president-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 30, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
For Texas Lawmaking Pair, Republican Convention in New York is Family Affair
by Mike Hailey
August 30, 2004 - MySA.com
Slideshow
by Jerry Lara
August 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Special session still on the table
by Gromer Jeffers Jr.
August 22, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Beyond the Hoopla - Look for Texas Delegation for Drama at RNC in NYC
by Mike Hailey
August 10, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
More recording is needed
by Dan Branch
August 10, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Welcome Aboard: Rep. Dan Branch joins recorded vote train
Editorial
June 15, 2004 - KERA
Proposed Franchise Tax in Texas could train workforce of tomorrow
by Lee Cullum
June 10, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Texas GOP sending unarmed delegation minus TFRW leader to National Convention
by Mike Hailey
June 9, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Wolens Sparks Visions of Potential Spouse Ticket While Contemplating AG Campaign
by Mike Hailey
June 6, 2004 - Austin American Statesman
GOP lineup could be a game of musical chairs
by Dave McNeely
May 20, 2004 - Park Cities News
Special Session falls short
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 19, 2004 - San Antonio Express
A better business tax looks like the savior in the next session
by Ken Rodriguez
May 18, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
2 lawmakers agree: School funds lacking
by Mike Hailey
May 17, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Speaker heads cast of top half-dozen impact players in the special session
by Mike Hailey
May 14, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Education session falls short
by Terrence Stutz
May 13, 2004 - Park Cities News
Texas Senate takes the baton
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 12, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Socialism or equity?: Lively panel in committee of the whole
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
May 11, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch stands up
by William McKenzie
May 6, 2004 - Park Cities News
School Finance: Special Session reaches midpoint
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 6, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Business wrestles with stepping up to the plate
by Harvey Kronbeg, ed.
May 2, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Mastering the art of control
by Pete Slover
May 1, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Select Committee sends Education Package to full House
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 29, 2004 - Park Cities News
House Select Committee considers funding options
by Rep. Dan Branch
April 29, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House Committee abandons part of proposed tax plan
by John Moritz
April 29, 2004 - Park Cities People
Tax relief or funding solution?: Rep. Branch proposes funding plan during heated special session
by Brent Flynn
April 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
School plan revised after complaints
by Terrence Stutz
April 28, 2004 - El Paso Times
Legislators ponder payroll tax
by Gary Scharrer
April 27, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Branch and Keffer lay out their revenue plans to Committee
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 26, 2004 - The Dalas Morning News
Officials all over the map on school finance
by Pete Slover
April 26, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
Perry budget pulls money from past, future
by Ben Wear
April 23, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
New school funding plan in the works
by John Moritz
April 22, 2004 - Park Cities News
School Finance - Game On!
by Rep. Dan Branch
April 22, 2004 - Houston Chronicle
House to roll out school finance plan this weekend
by Associated Press
April 22, 2004 - Houston Chronicle
Perry's plan on hold, more ideas heard on school funding
by Janet Elliott
April 22, 2004 - San Antonio Express
USAA warns that tax might force move
by W. Gardner Selby
April 22, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Business tax for schools floated
by Terrence Stutz
April 21, 2004 - El Paso Times
Lawmakers vow bipartisan approach to school funding
by Gary Scharrer
April 20, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Reaching broad based business tax through employee compensation
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 13, 2004 - Associated Press
School Finance Proposal
by April Castro
April 3, 2004 - Abilene Reporter News
Media pushes vote records
by Monica Wolfson
March 28, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Special session on school finance won't be a picnic
by Lee Cullum
January 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
School funding solution eludes Texas leaders
by Terrence Stutz
January 29, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Lawmakers and educators on dramatically different page
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
January 27, 2004 - Corpus Christi Caller Times
Texas lawmakers look at school finance solutions
by Editorial Staff
January 27, 2004 - Longview News-Journal
Editorial
by Editorial Staff
January 25, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Business tax may finance public schools
by Jay Root
January 25, 2004 - Abilene Reporter-News
Legislators seek new funding methods for schools
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Tyler Morning Telegraph
Legislators, schools looking for funds
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Longview News-Journal
Legislators, schools looking for funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Lubbock Avalance-Journal
State seeks school funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Legislators, schools looking for funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 18, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Will Texas Republicans fight as Democrats once did?
by Lee Cullum
January 7, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
House race is rematch
by Kristen Holland
December 29, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch defeated Malcom Dade for the second time in two years to keep his state House seat.
Park Cities Edition
December 23, 2004 - Park Cities People
Legislator Wants Stiffer Penalties for Car Burglars -- Branch's bill would make vehicle crime a felony
by Brent Flynn
December 13, 2004 - DISD Communicator
Student art becomes a Capitol feature
13 December 2004
December 13, 2004 - Texas Weekly
AG Rumors
Volume 21, Issue 26, 13 December 2004
December 05, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
When Texas legislators vote, they don't always take a stand
by Kelley Shannon, AP
December 04, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Motherhood, apple pie, recorded votes
by Kelley Shannon, AP
November 11, 2004 - Park Cities Morning News
Snapshot: Daniel Hugh Branch, Jr. - PDF
Talk of the Towns
November 09, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
From school finance to marriage, bills roll in
by Jason Embry, Laylan Copelin, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
November 04, 2004 - Park Cities People
Bush Rallies Park Cities Before Win - PDF
by Reid Slaughter
November 04, 2004 - Park Cities People
Family Man Wins Big - PDF
by Brent Flynn
November 03, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
House incumbents hold places
by Eric Aasen, Kristen Holland, Wendy Hundley
November 01, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News Recommends... - PDF
Editorial
October 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Some Incumbents face familiar foes - PDF
Texas Legislature
October 28, 2004 - Park Cities People
The Difference Maker: Imagine the Park Cities with SMU gone - PDF
by Talmage Boston
October 24, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
We recommend... - PDF
Editorial
October 21, 2004 - Park Cities People
Dan Branch and the larger Picture:
Watch carefully. Here is a national leader in the making. - PDF
Editorial
October 21, 2004 - Park Cities News
Highland Park students delivery (sic) school supplies
to Ben Milam Elementary School. - PDF
Editorial
October 20, 2004 - Park Cities Morning News
Candidates focus on schools - PDF
by Kristen Holland
October 14, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
Texas flag deserves a pledge, too
By Camille Wheeler, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
October 14, 2004 - Park Cities People
Branch, Dade Rematch in 108th District Race
Candidates agree that school finance is top state issue - PDF
by Brent Flynn
October 13, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Branch Says He's Taking Foe Seriously
as Big Bucks Raise Specter of 2006 Race
by Mike Hailey
October 7, 2004 - Park Cities People
The Beautiful Clutter of Political Expression - PDF
Editorial
September 23, 2004 - Park Cities People
Business Tax Could Finance Schools - PDF
by Brent Flynn
September 21, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas House District 108: Branch has shown leadership skills, courage - PDF
Editorial
September 20, 2004 - Texas Weekly
Unwelcome, But Not Surprising
Volume 21, Issue 14, 20 September 2004
September 16, 2004 - The Park Cities News
School finance ruling gives 'ray of hope' to Highland Park I.S.D. - PDF
Vol. 66, NO. 37
September 13, 2004 - Time Magazine
A view from the top - photo - PDF
Morris
September 13, 2004 - USNews and World Report
USNews Cover Photo - image - PDF
Rep. Dan Branch at the Convention - image - PDF
Goldsmith
September 13, 2004 - Newsweek Magazine
Newsweek Cover Photo - image - PDF
President Bush and Laura - image - PDF
Newsweek
September 03, 2004 - foxnews.com
Arnold Wows Delegates With Politics, Stardom
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - foxnews.com
Civil Liberties Issues Split Republicans
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - foxnews.com
Delegates Roll Up Sleeves for NYC
by Peter Brownfeld
September 02, 2004 - New York Times
The Republicans-Photo-PDF
Photo by Chang W. Lee
August 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
A focus on leadership-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 31, 2004 - Dallas Morning News
Texans brimming with enthusiasm-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 31, 2004 - Austin American Statesman
At convention, all hail the president-Photo-PDF
Photo by Brad Loper
August 30, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
For Texas Lawmaking Pair, Republican Convention in New York is Family Affair
by Mike Hailey
August 30, 2004 - MySA.com
Slideshow
by Jerry Lara
August 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Special session still on the table
by Gromer Jeffers Jr.
August 22, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Beyond the Hoopla - Look for Texas Delegation for Drama at RNC in NYC
by Mike Hailey
August 10, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
More recording is needed
by Dan Branch
August 10, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Welcome Aboard: Rep. Dan Branch joins recorded vote train
Editorial
June 15, 2004 - KERA
Proposed Franchise Tax in Texas could train workforce of tomorrow
by Lee Cullum
June 10, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Texas GOP sending unarmed delegation minus TFRW leader to National Convention
by Mike Hailey
June 9, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Wolens Sparks Visions of Potential Spouse Ticket While Contemplating AG Campaign
by Mike Hailey
June 6, 2004 - Austin American Statesman
GOP lineup could be a game of musical chairs
by Dave McNeely
May 20, 2004 - Park Cities News
Special Session falls short
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 19, 2004 - San Antonio Express
A better business tax looks like the savior in the next session
by Ken Rodriguez
May 18, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
2 lawmakers agree: School funds lacking
by Mike Hailey
May 17, 2004 - Capitol Inside.com
Speaker heads cast of top half-dozen impact players in the special session
by Mike Hailey
May 14, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Education session falls short
by Terrence Stutz
May 13, 2004 - Park Cities News
Texas Senate takes the baton
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 12, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Socialism or equity?: Lively panel in committee of the whole
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
May 11, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch stands up
by William McKenzie
May 6, 2004 - Park Cities News
School Finance: Special Session reaches midpoint
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 6, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Business wrestles with stepping up to the plate
by Harvey Kronbeg, ed.
May 2, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Mastering the art of control
by Pete Slover
May 1, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Select Committee sends Education Package to full House
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 29, 2004 - Park Cities News
House Select Committee considers funding options
by Rep. Dan Branch
April 29, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House Committee abandons part of proposed tax plan
by John Moritz
April 29, 2004 - Park Cities People
Tax relief or funding solution?: Rep. Branch proposes funding plan during heated special session
by Brent Flynn
April 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
School plan revised after complaints
by Terrence Stutz
April 28, 2004 - El Paso Times
Legislators ponder payroll tax
by Gary Scharrer
April 27, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Branch and Keffer lay out their revenue plans to Committee
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 26, 2004 - The Dalas Morning News
Officials all over the map on school finance
by Pete Slover
April 26, 2004 - Austin American-Statesman
Perry budget pulls money from past, future
by Ben Wear
April 23, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
New school funding plan in the works
by John Moritz
April 22, 2004 - Park Cities News
School Finance - Game On!
by Rep. Dan Branch
April 22, 2004 - Houston Chronicle
House to roll out school finance plan this weekend
by Associated Press
April 22, 2004 - Houston Chronicle
Perry's plan on hold, more ideas heard on school funding
by Janet Elliott
April 22, 2004 - San Antonio Express
USAA warns that tax might force move
by W. Gardner Selby
April 22, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Business tax for schools floated
by Terrence Stutz
April 21, 2004 - El Paso Times
Lawmakers vow bipartisan approach to school funding
by Gary Scharrer
April 20, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Reaching broad based business tax through employee compensation
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
April 13, 2004 - Associated Press
School Finance Proposal
by April Castro
April 3, 2004 - Abilene Reporter News
Media pushes vote records
by Monica Wolfson
March 28, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Special session on school finance won't be a picnic
by Lee Cullum
January 29, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
School funding solution eludes Texas leaders
by Terrence Stutz
January 29, 2004 - Quorum Report.com
Lawmakers and educators on dramatically different page
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
January 27, 2004 - Corpus Christi Caller Times
Texas lawmakers look at school finance solutions
by Editorial Staff
January 27, 2004 - Longview News-Journal
Editorial
by Editorial Staff
January 25, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Business tax may finance public schools
by Jay Root
January 25, 2004 - Abilene Reporter-News
Legislators seek new funding methods for schools
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Tyler Morning Telegraph
Legislators, schools looking for funds
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Longview News-Journal
Legislators, schools looking for funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Lubbock Avalance-Journal
State seeks school funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 25, 2004 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Legislators, schools looking for funding fix
by April Castro, AP
January 18, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
Will Texas Republicans fight as Democrats once did?
by Lee Cullum
January 7, 2004 - The Dallas Morning News
House race is rematch
by Kristen Holland
2003 Archive
December 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Wolens says he won't seek re-election
by Terrence Stutz & Robert T. Garrett
December 3, 2003 - Associated Press
Candidate filing for 2004 elections begins
by Associated Press
December 2, 2003 - Quorum Report.com
Let the fun begin
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
November 25, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Taxes on table for school funding
by Terence Stutz
November 14, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Reforming school finance will depend on business
by Lee Cullum
October 13, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Reorganize bill goes to Perry
by Pegy Fikac
October 8, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Democrats howl at moving primary date
by Ken Herman
October 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Hopes for early primary fade
by Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
September 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
'Silence' law joins pledges in school routine
by Emily Ramshaw
August 18, 2003 - Newsweek
Perspectives
by Rep. Dan Branch
August 17, 2003 - Washington Post
Texas students will pledge allegiance to the flags
by Karin Bruillard
August 11, 2003 - Texas Weekly
Hide and seek, with limits
by Staff
August 8, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Bill proposed to change legislative quorum rules
by Staff
August 8, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawsuits filed over legilative standoff
by John Moritz
August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Know the pledge to the Texas flag? Kids will
by Brian Anderson
August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst to Dems: Enough is enough
by Wayne Sltaer & Terrence Stutz
July 24, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
UT system pay drawing closer look
by Sharon Jayson
July 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Pledge, minute of silence legislation sets forth core values
by Dan Branch
June 5, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Legislators face school work this summer
by Terrence Stutz
June 2, 2003 - Capitol Inside.com
Best of the Legislature
by Mike Hailey
June 2003 - D Magazine
Man of the House
by Shad Rowe
May 31, 2003 - El Paso Times
State keeps Robin Hood 'retirement plan' alive
by Gary Scharrer
May 29, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Moment of silence in schools now law
by Melissa Drosjack
May 23, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch responds
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 18, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
Legislature: Week in review
by Staff
May 17, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Robin Hood fate still uncertain
by Lee Cullum
May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats back in Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State representatives look for peace, common ground
by April Castro
May 16, 2003 - Inside Politics
Runaway Democrats return to Texas House
by CNN & Kate Snow, Anchorperson
May 15, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats set to return to Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
May 15, 2003 - AOL News
Texas Democrats go into hiding
by April Castro
May 15, 2003 - London Times
Fugitives hide out at the Holiday Inn
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - USA Today
Front Page | Dems flee Texas to avoid redistricting
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Front Page
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Texas' Republicans fume; Democrats remain AWOL
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Transcript
by CNN
May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Video
by CNN
May 14, 2003- Capitol Inside.com
House Republicans take a crash course in creativity while absent Democrats go live from the Holiday Inn
by Mike Hailey
May 13, 2003 - Bloomberg News
Renegade Texas lawmakers vow to hide out, block bill
by Darrell Preston
May 13, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Over 50 Texas Democrats still hiding out
by Associated Press
May 13, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Senate proposal has several worrisome problems
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 13, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Transcript
by CNN
May 12, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Video
by CNN
May 13, 2003 - CBS News
Texas Democrats flee to Oklahoma
by CBS News
May 13, 2003 - ABC News
Over 50 Texas Democrats remain on the lam
by ABC News
May 12, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When allegiance is demanded
by Mike Hailey
May 11, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Bill changes primary day for Texans
by Associated Press
May 9, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
House favors earlier primary
by Pete Slover
May 8, 2003 - Abilene Reporter-News
Moving primaries in wrong direction
by Editorial staff
May 8, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Local school districts would support mandator pledge, minute of silence
by Paris Achen
May 7, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
House oks daily pledge in schools
by Melissa Drosjack
May 7, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Moment of silence: Bill passes after debate
by Associated Press
May 7, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Moment of silence bill passes House
by Staff
May 7, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Opposing a minute of silence
by Staff
May 7, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Representative developing a high profile
by Leif Strickland
May 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State House oks school pledge bill
by George Kuempel
May 6, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Required pledge bill tentatively approved
by Melissa Drosjack
May 2, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
by R.G. Ratcliffe
April 27, 2003 - Austin American-Statesman
Democrats support holding presidential primary earlier
by Ken Herman
April 23, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In defense of legislation
by Editorial Staff
April 22, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House members start shifting attention to school finance
by John Kirsch
April 18, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Early end to school finance law?
by Terrence Stutz
April 15, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
School pledge requirement nears
by Melissa Drosjack
April 12, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst circulates school finance proposal: Plan offers amendment to halt 'Robin Hood' tax sharing among districts
by Robert T. Garrett
April 2, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
House panel back bill requiring moment of silence, pledge
by Peggy Fikac
April 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Panel passes minute of silence for Texas schools
by Staff
March 28, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Medicaid proposals upset hospitals
by Laura Beil
March 27, 2003 - Park Cities People
A freshman with clout
by Dena Hill
March 20, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Rising star keeps it simple
by Lee Cullum
February 24, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Lawmakers dig in for fight over spending
by Associated Press
February 22, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Budget writers tell education chief to cut more from funding
by Associated Press
February 6, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Watch action away from budget battle
by Dave McNeely
February 5, 2003 - El Paso Times
Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
by Gary Scharrer
February 5, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State panel votes to end 'Robin Hood'
by John Kirsch
February 5, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
'Robin Hood' faces death
by Lucy Hood
February 5, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Panel votes to end school finance system
by Laylan Copelin
January 31, 2003 - Waco Tribune
Committee assignments turn over
by Jason Embry
January 31, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Craddock sets panel lineups
by Pete Slover
December 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Wolens says he won't seek re-election
by Terrence Stutz & Robert T. Garrett
December 3, 2003 - Associated Press
Candidate filing for 2004 elections begins
by Associated Press
December 2, 2003 - Quorum Report.com
Let the fun begin
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.
November 25, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Taxes on table for school funding
by Terence Stutz
November 14, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Reforming school finance will depend on business
by Lee Cullum
October 13, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Reorganize bill goes to Perry
by Pegy Fikac
October 8, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Democrats howl at moving primary date
by Ken Herman
October 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Hopes for early primary fade
by Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
September 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
'Silence' law joins pledges in school routine
by Emily Ramshaw
August 18, 2003 - Newsweek
Perspectives
by Rep. Dan Branch
August 17, 2003 - Washington Post
Texas students will pledge allegiance to the flags
by Karin Bruillard
August 11, 2003 - Texas Weekly
Hide and seek, with limits
by Staff
August 8, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Bill proposed to change legislative quorum rules
by Staff
August 8, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawsuits filed over legilative standoff
by John Moritz
August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Know the pledge to the Texas flag? Kids will
by Brian Anderson
August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst to Dems: Enough is enough
by Wayne Sltaer & Terrence Stutz
July 24, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
UT system pay drawing closer look
by Sharon Jayson
July 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Pledge, minute of silence legislation sets forth core values
by Dan Branch
June 5, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Legislators face school work this summer
by Terrence Stutz
June 2, 2003 - Capitol Inside.com
Best of the Legislature
by Mike Hailey
June 2003 - D Magazine
Man of the House
by Shad Rowe
May 31, 2003 - El Paso Times
State keeps Robin Hood 'retirement plan' alive
by Gary Scharrer
May 29, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Moment of silence in schools now law
by Melissa Drosjack
May 23, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch responds
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 18, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
Legislature: Week in review
by Staff
May 17, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Robin Hood fate still uncertain
by Lee Cullum
May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats back in Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State representatives look for peace, common ground
by April Castro
May 16, 2003 - Inside Politics
Runaway Democrats return to Texas House
by CNN & Kate Snow, Anchorperson
May 15, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats set to return to Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
May 15, 2003 - AOL News
Texas Democrats go into hiding
by April Castro
May 15, 2003 - London Times
Fugitives hide out at the Holiday Inn
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - USA Today
Front Page | Dems flee Texas to avoid redistricting
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Front Page
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Texas' Republicans fume; Democrats remain AWOL
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Transcript
by CNN
May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Video
by CNN
May 14, 2003- Capitol Inside.com
House Republicans take a crash course in creativity while absent Democrats go live from the Holiday Inn
by Mike Hailey
May 13, 2003 - Bloomberg News
Renegade Texas lawmakers vow to hide out, block bill
by Darrell Preston
May 13, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Over 50 Texas Democrats still hiding out
by Associated Press
May 13, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Senate proposal has several worrisome problems
by Rep. Dan Branch
May 13, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Transcript
by CNN
May 12, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Video
by CNN
May 13, 2003 - CBS News
Texas Democrats flee to Oklahoma
by CBS News
May 13, 2003 - ABC News
Over 50 Texas Democrats remain on the lam
by ABC News
May 12, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When allegiance is demanded
by Mike Hailey
May 11, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Bill changes primary day for Texans
by Associated Press
May 9, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
House favors earlier primary
by Pete Slover
May 8, 2003 - Abilene Reporter-News
Moving primaries in wrong direction
by Editorial staff
May 8, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Local school districts would support mandator pledge, minute of silence
by Paris Achen
May 7, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
House oks daily pledge in schools
by Melissa Drosjack
May 7, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Moment of silence: Bill passes after debate
by Associated Press
May 7, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Moment of silence bill passes House
by Staff
May 7, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Opposing a minute of silence
by Staff
May 7, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Representative developing a high profile
by Leif Strickland
May 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State House oks school pledge bill
by George Kuempel
May 6, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Required pledge bill tentatively approved
by Melissa Drosjack
May 2, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
by R.G. Ratcliffe
April 27, 2003 - Austin American-Statesman
Democrats support holding presidential primary earlier
by Ken Herman
April 23, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In defense of legislation
by Editorial Staff
April 22, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House members start shifting attention to school finance
by John Kirsch
April 18, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Early end to school finance law?
by Terrence Stutz
April 15, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
School pledge requirement nears
by Melissa Drosjack
April 12, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst circulates school finance proposal: Plan offers amendment to halt 'Robin Hood' tax sharing among districts
by Robert T. Garrett
April 2, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
House panel back bill requiring moment of silence, pledge
by Peggy Fikac
April 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Panel passes minute of silence for Texas schools
by Staff
March 28, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Medicaid proposals upset hospitals
by Laura Beil
March 27, 2003 - Park Cities People
A freshman with clout
by Dena Hill
March 20, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Rising star keeps it simple
by Lee Cullum
February 24, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Lawmakers dig in for fight over spending
by Associated Press
February 22, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Budget writers tell education chief to cut more from funding
by Associated Press
February 6, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Watch action away from budget battle
by Dave McNeely
February 5, 2003 - El Paso Times
Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
by Gary Scharrer
February 5, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State panel votes to end 'Robin Hood'
by John Kirsch
February 5, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
'Robin Hood' faces death
by Lucy Hood
February 5, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Panel votes to end school finance system
by Laylan Copelin
January 31, 2003 - Waco Tribune
Committee assignments turn over
by Jason Embry
January 31, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Craddock sets panel lineups
by Pete Slover
2002 Archive
November 6, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Results for House races
Dallas Morning News
November 3, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Branch touts finance expertise; Dade points to leadership skills
By Tiara M. Ellis
October 27, 2002 - DallasNews.com
District 108: Dan Branch (R)
Dallas Morning News
October 24, 2002 - Park Cities People
House candidates focus on education, insurance issues
By John Clare
October 9, 2002 - Park Cities News
House race focuses on schools
By Leif Strickland
September 19, 2002 - Park Cities People
Reforming Robin Hood: Lawsuit a good first step
By Dan Branch
September 16, 2002 - Texas Weekly
Goliaths and Davids
Texas Weekly
September 11, 2002
The Dallas Morning News
September 2, 2002 - Texas Weekly
Doctors, Too
Texas Weekly
June 18, 2002- DallasNews.com
GOP area, big givers to Kirk
By Leif Strickland
May 27, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
Branch Library
By Alan Peppard
March 29, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas' school funding system still doesn't work
By Lee Cullum
March 24, 2002 - Turtle Creek News
Questions and Answers with Dan Branch
By Sally Blanton
March 14, 2002 - Park Cities People
HP Resident Dan Branch wins GOP nod
By John Clare
March 13, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas House District 108
Dallas Morning News
March 10, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
Branch, Ray face off in rematch
By Tiara M. Ellis
March 9, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
TGOP has more contested primaries
Editorial
March 1, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas House
Dallas Morning News
January 28, 2002 - Texas Weekly
New House Candidates
Texas Weekly
November 6, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Results for House races
Dallas Morning News
November 3, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Branch touts finance expertise; Dade points to leadership skills
By Tiara M. Ellis
October 27, 2002 - DallasNews.com
District 108: Dan Branch (R)
Dallas Morning News
October 24, 2002 - Park Cities People
House candidates focus on education, insurance issues
By John Clare
October 9, 2002 - Park Cities News
House race focuses on schools
By Leif Strickland
September 19, 2002 - Park Cities People
Reforming Robin Hood: Lawsuit a good first step
By Dan Branch
September 16, 2002 - Texas Weekly
Goliaths and Davids
Texas Weekly
September 11, 2002
The Dallas Morning News
September 2, 2002 - Texas Weekly
Doctors, Too
Texas Weekly
June 18, 2002- DallasNews.com
GOP area, big givers to Kirk
By Leif Strickland
May 27, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
Branch Library
By Alan Peppard
March 29, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas' school funding system still doesn't work
By Lee Cullum
March 24, 2002 - Turtle Creek News
Questions and Answers with Dan Branch
By Sally Blanton
March 14, 2002 - Park Cities People
HP Resident Dan Branch wins GOP nod
By John Clare
March 13, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas House District 108
Dallas Morning News
March 10, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
Branch, Ray face off in rematch
By Tiara M. Ellis
March 9, 2002 - Dallas Morning News
TGOP has more contested primaries
Editorial
March 1, 2002 - DallasNews.com
Texas House
Dallas Morning News
January 28, 2002 - Texas Weekly
New House Candidates
Texas Weekly
2001 Archive
December 17, 2001 - Texas Weekly
House candidate Ron Walenta withdraws to endorse Dan Branch
Texas Weekly
December 13, 2001 - Park Cities People
Dan Branch to run for House
Park Cities People
December 12, 2001 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch to run for House
By Harvey Kronberg
November 29, 2001 - Park Cities People
HP lawyer Dan Branch in running for seat in state house
By John Clare
December 17, 2001 - Texas Weekly
House candidate Ron Walenta withdraws to endorse Dan Branch
Texas Weekly
December 13, 2001 - Park Cities People
Dan Branch to run for House
Park Cities People
December 12, 2001 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch to run for House
By Harvey Kronberg
November 29, 2001 - Park Cities People
HP lawyer Dan Branch in running for seat in state house
By John Clare
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