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
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