- As a challenge looms, Straus confident that he will remain Speaker – no doubt but how can you claim to be a conservative and then vote to put the power of the House into the hands of a self-professed “moderate” who owes his position to support from the Democrat caucus?
- Rep. Oliveira tries to engage Abbott in discussion on public education funding
- Lubbock’s state lawmakers talk upcoming session at chamber appreciation luncheon
- Rep. Dale files E-Verify legislation, HB183
- Rep. Dale files bill to award Texas Purple Hearts to victims of Fort Hood attack
- Sen.-elect Taylor, Rep. Leach files water access bill, SB108 & HB201
- Senator Ellis files SB180, changing Governor’s ability to grant reprieves in capital cases
- Sen. Nichols taking on property taxes, eminent domain in first bill of session
- Sunset panel continues hearings in Austin
- Business Group: Stop Gas Tax Diversions
- Texas manufacturers oppose gutting franchise tax – ridiculous. I’m glad that TAM, through it’s lobby muscle, has managed to make the tax less of a burden for its members but such isn’t the case for other small businesses. And no one is suggesting raising property taxes to compensate.
- Homosexuals troll Den. Donna Campbell’s Facebook page
- SB123: Two San Antonio Democrats Eyeing Villarreal’s House Seat
- Grieder: Good Points from David Alameel
- Carl P. Leubsdorf: Dems’ top-to-bottom assessment might prove embarrassing
- Leaked Memos from Wendy Davis Consultants Warned of Major Problems, more – likely leaked as CYA for the consultants trying to protect their reputations. Even if correct I wouldn’t want to hire a firm that would lead such (if they actually did the leaking).
- Why Texas Could Remain a Republican Stronghold for Another Generation
- Ted Cruz confidantes file super PAC papers with the FEC, setting the stage for 2016 presidential run
- ———-Texas government / issues————
- Health Commissioner Endorses “Mega-Agency”
- Perry-Appointed Board Backs Obamacare Health Coverage Expansion in Texas
- Abbott Appointee Endorsed Medicaid [Obamacare]Expansion
- Firebrand at the Railroad Commission: David Porter
- Courts Will Take Up Case of Fracking v. Drilling
- Here’s TxDOT’s Agreement with the Private Tollway Company That Has Eminent Domain Powers
- Insight for Living Ministries wins preliminary injunction in suit over health care law
- Fiancé of Thomas Eric Duncan Scores Book Deal
- Family of Ebola victim look for closure in deals – yeah sure.
- DPS: New Tip Reward Program to Target Stash Houses
- Perry: Obama’s net neutrality plan ‘outdated, unnecessary’
- Statement by Gov. Perry on Net Neutrality
- ————–Texas-News-In-DC—————–
- John Cornyn elected Republican whip for next Senate session
- Cornyn formally elected Senate GOP whip; Cruz enthusiastic …about GOP majority
- Cornyn stresses prospects for cooperation with Democrats
- Cornyn: New GOP Senate Majority an Opportunity to Work Together
- Texas Senators Equate Net Neutrality to Obamacare – worse, it makes the Internet the local utility
- Rep. Stockman, aides received subpoena in criminal probe, more
- Neugebauer on Terrorist Financing, ISIL
- 3 Texas judicial nominees don’t get committee vote
- Rep. Joaquin Castro under consideration for Democrat Party Post
- ————Business & Economy—————–
- Dallas Federal Reserve president, Fisher, sets retirement for 19 March
- Texas leads Forbes’ list of top 10 states for future job growth
- 90 Percent of Texas Construction Firms Having Trouble Finding Enough Workers
- Housing Market Surging in the Lone Star State
- FHWA announces new testing for Trinity Industries’ guardrails
- Investors buy Preston Center building previously eyed for high-rise apartments
- 500 jobs available? Businesses in Brownwood in need of workers
- Texas CEO Sits in Mercedes as Employee Shoots It With AK-47 VIDEO
- Retail gasoline prices across Texas drop 2 cents
- Cheaper gasoline may translate to a boost in holiday spending
- Eagle Ford Shale mineral-rights trial moves forward
- Brent extends drop below $80 as OPEC seen resisting cuts
- Cash America completes Enova spinoff
- An inside look at H-E-B stores in Mexico
- San Antonian suing Madonna’s former record label
- 2 Texas companies settle in river pollution lawsuit
- Halliburton, Baker Hughes in talks for mega deal
- —————Statewide general——————
- Ex-Hidalgo Co. sheriff’s commander faces sentencing
- Former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Commander sentenced in corruption case
- Humble ISD teacher arrested, accused of molesting two students
- Former Computer Wichita Falls Business Owner Accused Again of Stealing Client Information
- 10-Year-Old Monahans Student Steals Bushmaster Rifle, Leaves Gun on School Property
- Dr. Dixon Takes Stand in Own Defense in Murder Trial, Medical examiner says Dr. Sonnier stabbed 11 times in the back, Dr. Dixon denies intent to kill Dr. Sonnier, agrees plan was ‘sick and creepy’
- Denver City man gets life for death of 2-year-old in 2013
- Condemned Texas killer of woman, 85, loses appeal
- East Texas bank cashier gets prison for embezzling
- Deer population growing in parts of South Texas
- Plane crashes in New Mexico after taking off from Amarillo
- Texas Panhandle woman gets life term in slaying
- El Paso English teacher dies in county jail
- Man steals Houston police car after gunfight with officer, Man crashes stolen police car
- Report: San Antonio ranks 4th in homosexual friendliness among Texas cities
- Race-based gang turns focus on money
- Police Impersonator Arrested in Brownsville
- Worker safe after high-rise rescue on the Phoenix Tower in Houston
Political and other Texas news for 11/13/2014
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