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Headline Newspaper Columnist Date
Perry, from 'oops!' to hopes Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 06/11/2015
Last leg of Williamson highway opens Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Winter, L. 04/23/2014
Meet Perry's loyal inner circle Houston Chronicle  Fikac, P. 09/26/2011
Past TxDOT chief a key in talks about lone highway czar Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 04/11/2011
Renewed scrutiny of blind trust law Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 09/02/2010
Green means go for projects Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 07/30/2009
Toll hikes' impact wide Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 07/17/2009
Pit Bulls on the Turnpike Rio Grande Guardian  Shapleigh, E. 07/17/2009
Cram 15 members on transportation board? Fat chance Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 05/18/2009
15 lanes of gridlock Austin American Statesman  Editorial 05/13/2009
House gives initial OK to TxDOT overhaul San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 05/09/2009
Lawmakers: final composition of TTC board still to be settled Rio Grande Guardian  Aguilar, J. 05/08/2009
Keep 5-member transportation panel Austin American Statesman  Editorial 04/03/2009
Texas lawmakers to focus on transportation politics Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Shannon, K. 01/03/2009
Change is in the air in Austin Midland Reporter Telegram  McNeely, D. 01/03/2009
2008 saw TxDOT in turmoil, Capital Metro turn corner Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 12/22/2008
Department of Transportation feeling heat from miffed lawmakers Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Rangel, E. 08/18/2008
TxDOT clocked for toll trafficking Austin Chronicle  Reeves, K. 07/17/2008
A bumpy road Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 06/08/2008
TxDOT credibility in political pothole Austin American Statesman  Editorial 06/05/2008
Panel: more legislative oversight needed to restore trust in TxDOT Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 06/04/2008
We have to move together Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Delisi, D. 05/16/2008
Why does the Lone Star State allow TxDOT's bureaucratic arrogance? San Antonio Express News  Allard, K. 05/08/2008
Together, we'll keep Texas moving Austin American Statesman  Delisi, D. 05/07/2008
South Texas seen as casualty in revamped highway panel San Antonio Express News  Castillo, J. 05/06/2008
Can Delisi steer Transportation through all the potholes? Austin American Statesman  Editorial 05/05/2008
Barriers hurdled, new chief to lead roads agency Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 05/01/2008
Perry: 1 road for tolls' future Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 04/23/2008
We need full funding for RAHC, UTPA, STC, says Flores Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 04/14/2008
Highway cash may be steered into new roads Austin American Statesman  A.P. Wire 03/29/2008
Funds meant for repairing roads may be used to build new ones Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 03/28/2008
Austin hearing room is named for late chairman Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 02/29/2008
Perry decision could shake up highway board Houston Chronicle  Fikac, P. 02/09/2008
Change of course Dallas Morning News  Editorial 02/07/2008
Andrade best choice to be TxDOT leader San Antonio Express News  Editorial 02/01/2008
Transport commission gets interim leader Dallas Morning News  Wire Reports 01/29/2008
Toll road agency looking to future San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 01/22/2008
A long to-do list Dallas Morning News  Editorial 01/18/2008
Summers: special session may be needed to fix TxDOT's cash flow crisis Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 01/16/2008
Ric the Toll Road Warrior dies Abilene Reporter-News  McNeely, D. 01/12/2008
A needed voice Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 01/09/2008
Roads chairman brought toll fight into public view Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 01/07/2008
A man to admire, he stood behind his cause Waco Tribune Herald  Sanchez, C. 01/06/2008
Which road will Texas take? Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 01/04/2008
Moderate voice needed to steer highway system Austin American Statesman  Editorial 01/03/2008
Mr. Toll Road Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 01/03/2008
Williamson, Mr. Ric Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 01/03/2008
TxDOT chairman remembered San Antonio Express News  Allard, K. 01/03/2008
Ric Williamson Dallas Morning News  Editorial 01/02/2008
Memorial for transportation chairman Williamson is set Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 01/02/2008
Shift may loom in toll road debate Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 01/01/2008
State official forged ahead on toll roads Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 12/31/2007
Hard-charging highway chief Dallas Morning News  Hacker, H. 12/31/2007
Transporation chairman Williamson dies Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 12/31/2007
Williamson, chairman of transportation panel Houston Chronicle  A.P. Wire 12/31/2007
Williamson, toll road champion, dies at 55 San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 12/31/2007
Williamson remembered as committed visonary Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 12/30/2007
Dewhurst, Zaffirini, comment on Williamson's passing Rio Grande Guardian  Angel, M. 12/30/2007
Tributes pour in for TTC Chair Ric Williamson Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 12/30/2007
Toll roads, trains, taxes and traffic: the year in transit Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 12/24/2007
21 questions on missing toll cash are still hanging Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 12/17/2007
Transportation commissioners intrigued by thought of special session Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 12/17/2007
NTTA pays $3.2 billion for SH 121 Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 12/01/2007
NTTA borrows $3.49 billion for toll project Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 11/21/2007
How's the traffic looking on Texas 161? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Edgren, C. 11/20/2007
State may halt SH161 toll project Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 11/16/2007
TxDOT: we will look at existing right-of-ways first for I-69/TTC Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 11/14/2007
Texas lawmakers thwart bid to strip tolling ban from bill San Antonio Express News  Martin, G. 11/10/2007
Anyone got a map? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/28/2007
Transportation agency needs 'propping' up? Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 10/01/2007
Amadeo Saenz to head TxDOT Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 09/28/2007
TxDOT says it's near edge of road work funding cliff San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 09/28/2007
Hutchison adds toll ban to Senate bill Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 09/13/2007
House bill would block highway tolls San Antonio Express News  Martin, G. 09/12/2007
The tolling of Texas tug-of-war continues San Antonio Express News  Martin, G. 09/08/2007
Texans meet in D.C. to try to remove highway funding roadblocks Houston Chronicle  Schmidt, K. 09/07/2007
Senators claim Perry evading law with expired appointments Houston Chronicle  Hughes, P. 08/30/2007
Electronic billboards could soon light up Texas highways Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 08/24/2007
Touting tolls Longview News-Journal  Editorial 08/22/2007
'Deficient' bridges locally maintained Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 08/17/2007
Bridging the gap on TX highways Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 08/09/2007
Dewhurst requests details on Texas' deficient bridges Austin American Statesman  Castro, A. 08/08/2007
Senator urges fewer gas-tax diversions Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 08/08/2007
Legislator urges shield for road cash San Antonio Express News  A.P. Wire 08/04/2007
Bridge safety affirmed Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 08/03/2007
HOT idea for smoother traffic? Houston Chronicle  Sallee, R. 07/30/2007
Texas' toll charges are too low, audit says Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 07/19/2007
NTTA gets nod for 121 project Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 06/29/2007
Today's decision on toll road much more than a coin toss Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 06/28/2007
State's deference to local leaders may end with vote on 121 toll plan Dallas Morning News  Batsell, J. 06/27/2007
King of roads known for giving little ground Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 06/26/2007
Agency's test cameras annoy lawmakers Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 06/22/2007
Moving forward Dallas Morning News  Editorial 06/20/2007
More roads than dollars Corpus Christi Caller Times  Powell, J. 06/15/2007
Mobility authority to control toll lanes San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 06/15/2007
121 toll bids go under microscope Dallas Morning News  Lindenberger, M. 06/14/2007
Perry signs toll bill into law Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 06/12/2007
Toll road moratorium? Not exactly San Antonio Express News  Wear, B. 06/04/2007
Transportation chief moving on Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 06/01/2007
Neely plans to return as head of education Houston Chronicle  Elliott, J. 06/01/2007
State education boss thinks her job's safe San Antonio Express News  Elliott, J. 05/31/2007
Perry is silent on schools chief Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 05/30/2007
Toll road foe a powerful force San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 05/20/2007
The one that got away Austin American Statesman  Editorial 05/19/2007
Senate targets 'holdover' officials Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 05/07/2007
Citizens' toll road worries snubbed San Antonio Express News  McKee, H. 05/07/2007
Transportation bill curbs agency's powers Dallas Morning News  Batsell, J. 04/19/2007
'Holdover' appointees targeted Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 04/12/2007
NTTA to enter bid for 121 Dallas Morning News  Batsell, J. 04/12/2007
Toll-road freeze exempts region Dallas Morning News  Batsell, J. 04/11/2007
Gas tax hike needed Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 04/01/2007
U.S. cuts more state road money Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 03/23/2007
TxDOT directive drives Congress' Texans into tizzy Houston Chronicle  Mittelstadt, M. 03/23/2007
Privately funded roads defended Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 03/20/2007
Carona, Krusee talking toll roads Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/16/2007
Senator has toll curve for former peers Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 03/12/2007
Debate on toll-road reliance in Texas still has miles to go Dallas Morning News  Hartzel, T. 03/11/2007
Paying as we go Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 03/05/2007
Put the brakes on toll roads, critics say Dallas Morning News  Hartzel, T. 03/02/2007
If tolls fall, tax may rise Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 03/02/2007
‘Who’s in charge?’ Showdown on Trans-Texas Waco Tribune Herald  Ford, G. 03/01/2007
Fireworks ahead Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 02/28/2007
State transportation spat goes public Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 02/14/2007
Rebuff angers Dallas senator Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 02/14/2007
Has Texas' top roads man worn out his welcome? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickerson, G. 01/31/2007
Lawmaker is stepping into agency's way Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 01/29/2007
Lawmaker: replace toll road backer Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 01/19/2007
Some lawmakers want to rein in TxDOT toll roads San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 01/13/2007
Study: fuel new roads by change in gas tax Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 12/14/2006
Corridor plans and contracts no longer secret San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 09/29/2006
Leaving door open to shift toll agenda Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 09/04/2006
State, region leaders get on toll road roll Dallas Morning News  Hartzel, T. 08/27/2006
Perry's vision for rural highway could become a political pothole Houston Chronicle  Ratcliffe, R. 08/23/2006
Governor's vision for roads could take a toll Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 08/20/2006
Taking the right turn Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 08/20/2006
When Perry stays away, foes one-up Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 08/07/2006
Strayhorn scolds Perry for tolls pact's secrecy Dallas Morning News  A.P. Wire 06/01/2006
Toll-road issue growing heated Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moritz, J. 06/01/2006
Say this one time real fast Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 04/08/2006
I-35's toll road twin to go east, end at Laredo Austin American Statesman  Wear, B. 04/05/2006
Fuel for thought Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 01/23/2006
Perry staffers' e-mail recorded Katrina turmoil Houston Chronicle  Falkenberg, L. 01/22/2006
Lawmakers rap TXDOT for summit snub San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 08/12/2005
TxDOT officials blow off transportation summit San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 08/11/2005
Pickett, Dewhurst chide TxDOT over talk of delays El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 04/04/2005
Parker has more might in politics Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 03/01/2005
Who's next? Dallas Morning News  Editorial 01/02/2005
Contradictions shown in aide's role with firm Houston Chronicle  A.P. Wire 01/01/2005
Account of aide's role at Cintra contradicted Dallas Morning News  Hartzel, T. 12/31/2004
Perry aide was in on toll road meetings San Antonio Express News    12/31/2004
Transportation boss named Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dickson, G. 01/09/2004
Perry names transportation chief Austin American Statesman  Staff 01/08/2004
Perry names chair for transportation commission Austin American Statesman  Staff 01/08/2004
Transport board gets new chief Houston Chronicle  Wall, L. 01/08/2004
Perry calls on old friends for help Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 12/24/2002
Budget-slashing pack called 'rebels who had a cause' Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 12/24/2002
State's corridor plan not finalized Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 01/30/2002
Higher highway speed limits on way Austin American Statesman  Staff 12/15/2001
Laredo pushes truck checks north on I-35 San Antonio Express News  Selby, W. 08/22/2001
TxDOT boss says no station on bridge Laredo Morning Times  Owen, C. 05/18/2001
Bill would speed up toll road projects Austin American Statesman  Susswein, G. 05/17/2001
Highway official cites urgent needs San Antonio Express News  Driscoll, P. 04/13/2001
Income-tax gorilla looms for lawmakers Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 04/12/2001
Highway official sets S.A. oath San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 04/12/2001
Border legislators back transportation nominee El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 03/26/2001
Ric Williamson might be roads' best guardian Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 03/22/2001
New TxDOT member may assist border El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 02/25/2001
Governor stays focused on border-related issues Austin American Statesman  Elizondo Jr., J. 02/23/2001
Central Texas road warriors go for state money and laughs Austin American Statesman  Daniel, K. 02/23/2001
Perry puts Texas roads in friend's hands Austin American Statesman  Elizondo Jr., J. 02/20/2001
Seat on transportation panel filled Houston Chronicle  Ratcliffe, R. 02/20/2001
Highway nominee eyes border needs San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 02/20/2001
Pick Your Poison Wichita Falls Record News  Editorial 08/02/1998
Tax-reform backers contemplate what went wrong Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 05/30/1997
Setting bar higher or lower? San Antonio Express News  Broyles, C. 05/30/1997
House OKs bill for an equal field in grade averages Houston Chronicle  Hughes, P. 05/24/1997
Tax proposal meets threat of opposition Amarillo Globe-News  Burton, M. 04/11/1997
Bush becomes spectator in tax reform struggle Austin American Statesman  Kay, M. 03/30/1997
Film agency under governor accused of lobbying in letter Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 03/26/1997
House committee works away at property tax plan Amarillo Globe-News  Burton, M. 03/21/1997
House plan would tax 35 goods, services Austin American Statesman  Kay, M. 03/21/1997
Lawmakers lose sight of priorities Beaumont Enterprise  Staff 03/21/1997
House panel to draft $5.6 million tax cut plan Dallas Morning News  Slater, W. 03/21/1997
Agenda behind attack on UIL Austin American Statesman  Buchanan, O. 03/20/1997
Sales tax foes chided by panel Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Packer, J. 03/18/1997
Plan to abolish UIL deserves no support San Angelo Standard Times    03/18/1997
UIL targeted in bill that would transfer its rule-making power Austin American Statesman  Brown, C. 03/14/1997
Public school discussion shifts to distribution of state funds San Antonio Express News    03/14/1997
Panel seeking to eliminate 'Robin Hood' finance system Amarillo Globe-News  Burton, M. 03/11/1997
Trustees to resist Benbrook district Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Packer, J. 03/11/1997
Lottery earnings proposed for school fund Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 03/06/1997
House panel takes up debate on tax plan San Antonio Express News  Tolley, L. 03/03/1997
Wrong 'reform' Fort Worth Star-Telegram    02/18/1997
Lawmakers (tip)toe the line on tax plan Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 02/16/1997
Proposal slashes Bush's tax plan Austin American Statesman  Kay, M. 02/14/1997
Key panel orders an alternative to Bush's tax plan Dallas Morning News  Slater, W. 02/14/1997
Shift tax focus to relief, says key lawmaker Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Root, J. 02/14/1997
Bush school tax plan may encounter hurdle Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 02/14/1997
Consolidation raises interest of committee Amarillo Globe-News  Burton, M. 02/05/1997
Benbrook district may face opposition Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Teeter, B. 08/21/1996
Teachers say new discipline law hasn't helped them much yet Austin American Statesman  Greenberger, S. 08/05/1996
Texas offers glimpse of post-welfare state Austin American Statesman  Bradley, J. 03/12/1996
TEA: breakaway district not an option Waco Tribune Herald  Wallace, M. 09/12/1995
Democrat Clemons considers party switch Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 09/05/1995
State drops certification as requirement for teaching Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 06/25/1995
These Texans aren't so boneheaded Dallas Morning News  McKenzie, W. 06/06/1995
Bush signs education bill, calls for innovation, change Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Packer, J. 05/31/1995
Will new laws resurrect old school districts? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 05/23/1995
Conferees kill voucher plan, free home-rule districts of class-size rules Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 05/17/1995
Panel OKs easing no-pass, no-play Corpus Christi Caller Times  Deselms, J. 05/16/1995
Legislative panel OKs plan to let districts divide Dallas Morning News    05/15/1995
Education panel OKs proposal for de-annexation Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 05/15/1995
Panel OKs splitting off schools San Antonio Express News    05/15/1995
Voucher plan may tie up school bill panel Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 05/09/1995
Schools must teach abstinence, House says Amarillo Globe-News  Parker, P. 05/07/1995
Sex ed limits adopted Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 05/07/1995
House backs 22-student class limit Dallas Morning News  Stutz, T. 05/06/1995
House adds restrictions to home-rule plan Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Parker, P. 05/06/1995
Committee backs no-pass, no-play plan Dallas Morning News    03/17/1995
Panel cuts back no-pass, no-play rule Houston Chronicle  Tuell, S. 03/17/1995
Testimony criticizes no-pass, no-play Austin American Statesman  Stephens, D. 03/14/1995
A death sentence? No-pass, no-play rule criticized by minister Houston Chronicle  Walt, K. 03/14/1995
Key lawmakers to watch this session Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 01/08/1995
Serving one term was this legislator's destiny Houston Post  Herman, K. 12/02/1994
A dramatic change in the Senate Houston Chronicle    11/10/1994
Sibley leads District 22 race for Texas Senate Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Weiner, H. 11/09/1994
Nothing certain in state ethics law Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 08/08/1994
Meet 'nonradical' governor San Antonio Express News  Newman, A. 07/02/1994
Delegates rail against top Dems Houston Chronicle  Bernstein, A. 06/11/1994
Williamson favors new approaches for schools Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 05/26/1994
Williamson party switch no surprise Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 12/21/1993
Earley to challenge Nugent for position on railroad panel Austin American Statesman  Rothschild, S. 12/07/1993
Legislator switching parties Fort Worth Star-Telegram    12/07/1993
Men learn to balance politics, parenthood as roles change Austin American Statesman  Brooks, A. 11/21/1993
Thanks for the good ones, but send more! Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Ivins, M. 06/01/1993
In memory of time/energy wasted and young lives lost San Antonio Express News  Stinson, R. 05/14/1993
House trims no-pass rule's penalty time Houston Chronicle    05/13/1993
Easing no pass, no play backed San Antonio Express News    05/13/1993
House bill would shift park funding Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fahlgren-Torres, S. 05/11/1993
Robin Hood backers 'like blackmailers' Houston Post  Culberson, J. 04/19/1993
Representatives eye Senate after shakeup Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 04/18/1993
House budget plan increases spending, keeps limits on taxes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Fahlgren-Torres, S. 04/15/1993
Managing money Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Cutbirth, Joe  03/11/91
GOP wants N. Texas lawmaker to jump the fence Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bunting, Kenneth  11/24/89
Detailed debates set by 'Nitro' Austin American Statesman  Hailey, Mike  04/19/87
Legislator denies cut was spite Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Jones, Lee  04/25/85