Selected newspaper articles related to Chris Harris
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| Headline | Newspaper | Columnist | Date |
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| A split in Texas Republicans has Austin in a mess. But Democrats are split, too | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 12/15/2024 |
| Mountain lions are vital to Texas wildlife ecosystems. The state must act to protect them | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Trimble, R. | 07/17/2022 |
| ‘Bigger than life.’ Former state Rep. Toby Goodman of Arlington dies at 72 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Broussard, K. | 07/21/2021 |
| Cars roll today on 360 Tollway | Dallas Morning News | Leszcynski, R. | 05/11/2018 |
| Toll road opening this week in DFW to be known by 3 names | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Hanna, B. | 05/11/2018 |
| Texas 360 bridges begin to open | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sakelaris, N. | 05/10/2017 |
| Bill would name portion of Texas 360 after late Senator Chris Harris | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dickson, G. | 02/12/2017 |
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Christopher James Harris - 1948-2015
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 12/24/2015 |
| Ex-TX lawmaker Harris, 67, dies at Fort Worth hospital | Austin American Statesman | Wire Reports | 12/22/2015 |
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Sen. Harris: a tough bulldog for Arlington
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 12/22/2015 |
| Harris was longtime N. Texas legislator | San Antonio Express News | A.P. Wire | 12/22/2015 |
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Former state Sen. Chris Harris dies at 67
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Smith, M. | 12/20/2015 |
| Legislative races are ramping up in Tarrant | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 09/28/2015 |
| Rate hike, refinance bonanza make for good times in Texas title insurance industry | Austin American Statesman | Bell, B. | 05/05/2013 |
| Some long-serving Texas legislators are leaving | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 01/04/2013 |
| Statewide vote on term limits is proposed | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 12/02/2012 |
| Harris' departure heats up state Senate race | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 10/29/2012 |
| Kelly Hancock: Legislator and business owner | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 10/08/2012 |
| GOP has its sights on Davis' district | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 09/16/2012 |
| A tall order for tall job in Texas Senate | Austin American Statesman | Garcia Jr., A. | 05/27/2012 |
| Houston state lawmaker Hochberg calling it quits | Houston Chronicle | Holley, J. | 12/04/2011 |
| Wanted: Candidates to run in Tarrant County legislative races | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Maxwell, S. | 11/10/2011 |
| Former Rep. Toby Goodman running for Texas Senate | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 10/28/2011 |
| Toby Goodman wants to return to Austin -- this time as a state senator | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 10/27/2011 |
| Texas Senate turnover comes at crucial time | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 10/10/2011 |
| Jane Nelson on track to become Senate's senior Republican | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 10/02/2011 |
| 2012 could bring more changes to Dallas County delegation to Texas House | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 09/27/2011 |
| Sen. Harris of Arlington decides not to seek re-election | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 09/27/2011 |
| Chris Harris won't seek re-election to Texas Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 09/27/2011 |
| Senior GOP state senator won't run again | San Antonio Express News | A.P. Wire | 09/27/2011 |
| Republican Rodney Anderson to challenge incumbent Chris Harris for Texas Senate | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 09/16/2011 |
| What happens if both Perry and Dewhurst win 2012 primaries? | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 08/31/2011 |
| Wanted: Conservative leadership in the Texas Senate | Midland Reporter Telegram | Sullivan, M. | 08/20/2011 |
| Legislative races begin to take shape | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 08/16/2011 |
| Anderson to challenge Harris for Texas Senate seat | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 08/12/2011 |
| Honors | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 08/07/2011 |
| Texas needs 'Caylee's law' to protect missing kids | Beaumont Enterprise | Editorial | 07/10/2011 |
| Abilene's Susan King among those who want Caylee's Law | Abilene Reporter-News | Bethel, B. | 07/09/2011 |
| Arlington lawmaker plans push for 'Caylee's Law' | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 07/09/2011 |
| TX state senator promises new Caylee's Law | San Antonio Express News | A.P. Wire | 07/09/2011 |
| Democrat State Senator Leticia Van de Putte 'called out' for repeated pattern of race-baiting | San Antonio Express News | Wentworth, J. | 06/23/2011 |
| Immigration opponent is blind to Texas' demographics | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 06/17/2011 |
| UT Arlington would lose $10.2 million under state budget | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Smith, D. | 06/17/2011 |
| Curb the intolerance, por favor | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 06/16/2011 |
| Texas Legislature: fight still rages over sanctuary cities bill as it heads to Senate | El Paso Times | Torres, Z. | 06/14/2011 |
| Texas Senate opens hearing on immigration bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Vertuno, J. | 06/14/2011 |
| Police agencies join Hispanic leaders in opposing 'sanctuary cities' bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 06/14/2011 |
| To talk or not to talk | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 06/12/2011 |
| Huge threat from tiny source | Dallas Morning News | Sasser, R. | 06/09/2011 |
| Davis the center of attention as one session ends, and the next begins | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 05/31/2011 |
| Special session for congressional redistricting appears more likely | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/19/2011 |
| Senate map approved over objections from Fort Worth | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/18/2011 |
| Senate redistricting map would split Tarrant among four districts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/12/2011 |
| Bills in Texas Legislature would promote treatment of Lyme disease | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jarvis, J. | 05/07/2011 |
| Texas sonogram bill clears Senate, heads to House | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 05/04/2011 |
| Texas Senate shy of votes needed to debate budget bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/04/2011 |
| Texas Senate easily passes $4 billion in one-time revenue measures | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/02/2011 |
| Two Lyme disease bills target gap in treatment in Texas | Austin American Statesman | Lindell, C. | 04/29/2011 |
| Texas Senate version of budget bill softens state service cutbacks | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/23/2011 |
| Redistricting plan riles Democrats in D-FW | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/21/2011 |
| Texas lawmakers make more big events eligible for state funds | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Hanna, B. | 04/15/2011 |
| Guns-on-campus bill 'clearly not dead,' its sponsor insists | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/13/2011 |
| Senate panel OKs payday loan rules | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 04/08/2011 |
| Texas bill capping fees, interest on payday loans clears Senate committee | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/08/2011 |
| Texas legislators pay tribute to Tom Vandergriff | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 03/24/2011 |
| More recipients OK'd for special event funds | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/22/2011 |
| Fake pot and chemicals used in it are made illegal | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 03/02/2011 |
| Rainy-day fund may be tapped | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/24/2011 |
| Bills aiming to regulate state's payday lending begin to soften | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 02/23/2011 |
| Texas immigration bills mirror Arizona’s law | Galveston Daily News | Lawrence, J. | 02/16/2011 |
| Fast-tracked Texas bill would empower homeowners against eminent domain | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/07/2011 |
| Tarrant officials concerned about lack of representation on Senate panel | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/03/2011 |
| Legislators salute Texas Rangers' banner year | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/27/2011 |
| Senate approves voter ID legislation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/27/2011 |
| Texas House, Senate to honor Rangers this week | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 01/25/2011 |
| Estes: Bill not similar to Arizona's | Wichita Falls Record News | Ledesma, M. | 01/18/2011 |
| Tarrant County legislative delegation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/09/2011 |
| UTA to receive grant to monitor air quality in Barnett Shale | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Schrock, S. | 12/04/2010 |
| State places sixth Barnett Shale air monitor in Flower Mound | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Smith, J. | 11/23/2010 |
| Senate shifts panel chiefs | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 07/15/2010 |
| Dewhurst shakes up panels' leadership | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 07/15/2010 |
| Eltife named chairman of Senate committee | Longview News-Journal | Isaac, J. | 07/15/2010 |
| Officials grilled over rebates | Austin American Statesman | Gaar, B. | 04/30/2010 |
| Texas senator launches PAC to identify conservative legislators | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 04/13/2010 |
| Boating safety | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 03/14/2010 |
| Lawmakers honor Wildenthal | Dallas Morning News | Miller, R. | 07/07/2009 |
| Barnett Shale rights of way bill among 37 vetoed by Perry | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 06/20/2009 |
| Private-sector health insurance for more kids | Austin American Statesman | Abbott, G. | 06/17/2009 |
| Parks and Wildlife survives legislature's sunset review | Austin American Statesman | Leggett, M. | 06/11/2009 |
| Legislative leaderboard | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 06/07/2009 |
| Texas Monthly names Wendy Davis the legislative Rookie of the Year | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 06/06/2009 |
| Local lawmakers reflect on the good, the bad, the ugly | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 06/06/2009 |
| Accusations fly in Texas Senate as Carona threatens filibuster over transportation funding | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 06/01/2009 |
| Senate bill would crack down on absent jurors | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/27/2009 |
| Bigger fine for jury skipping OK'd | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/26/2009 |
| Transportation overhaul bill clears Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/26/2009 |
| Veterans' scratch-off lottery game approved in House as time runs out | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/16/2009 |
| Area's biggest universities are missing out on millions in state funding | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Trainor, G. | 05/12/2009 |
| Concerns about expanding gambling may be stalling veterans' scratch-off bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/05/2009 |
| Teens may feel picked on by lawmakers | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/04/2009 |
| Texas Legislature: contraceptive bill advances | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | A.P. Wire | 05/02/2009 |
| Safety first, yeehaw! | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | A.P. Wire | 05/02/2009 |
| Texas Senate passes bill requiring doctors to offer ultrasounds to women seeking abortions | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Vertuno, J. | 05/01/2009 |
| Texas Senate gives preliminary OK to 'Choose Life' specialty license plates | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 05/01/2009 |
| 3 North Texas universities move closer to tier-one status | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/30/2009 |
| Freshman Sen. Davis high on profile and productivity | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/30/2009 |
| Perry's nominee to Tarrant County court draws some concern | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Spangler, A. | 04/28/2009 |
| Texas franchise tax almost certain to change | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Norman, M. | 04/17/2009 |
| Local-option transportation bill wins final passage in Texas Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/15/2009 |
| Bid to open co-ops' doors gets early OK | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 04/08/2009 |
| Local option headway | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/06/2009 |
| New lottery game may aid Texas veterans | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 04/03/2009 |
| Boater safe than sorry | Houston Chronicle | Tompkins, S. | 03/26/2009 |
| Legislator wants N. Texas out of troubled program | Dallas Morning News | Jones, G. | 03/14/2009 |
| Renewed push for judicial reforms | Austin Chronicle | Smith, J. | 02/19/2009 |
| Senators seek tougher action against insurer | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 02/12/2009 |
| An award for boorishness | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/11/2009 |
| State officials outraged over bonuses for Permanent University Fund managers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/06/2009 |
| Harris' new chairmanship could help boost Dallas-Fort Worth economy | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/06/2009 |
| $6 million tab for steroid testing a lot to swallow | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 02/05/2009 |
| Plan would create new district court in Tarrant County | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Spangler, A. | 02/04/2009 |
| Harris, Nelson receive key Texas Senate committee assignments | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/03/2009 |
| Campaign cash buys the good life | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 02/01/2009 |
| Harris, Nelson receive key Texas Senate committee assignments | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 02/01/2009 |
| Senate adds three committees | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 01/31/2009 |
| Harris to lead new Senate Committee on ecomomic development | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | A.P. Wire | 01/31/2009 |
| Zaffirini named chair of upgraded Senate Higher Education Committee | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 01/31/2009 |
| Tarrant delegation heads to Austin with list of pressing local issues | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/11/2009 |
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Meet the Tarrant County legislative delegation
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Montgomery, D. | 01/11/2009 |
| Advocacy group turns to the Web to make keeping an eye on the Legislature easy | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 11/24/2008 |
| Agency seeks millions to continue delayed project | Dallas Morning News | Souder, E. | 11/20/2008 |
| Arlington swings to the political center, election results show | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 11/10/2008 |
| Democrats poised to make inroads in Tarrant County | Dallas Morning News | Mosier, J. | 11/05/2008 |
| Recommendations: campaign 2008 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 11/03/2008 |
| Sides step up spending in tight races | Dallas Morning News | Mosier, J. | 11/02/2008 |
| Clean air strategy quietly drifts off | Houston Chronicle | Tresaugue, M. | 10/31/2008 |
| Don't vote straight-ticket | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 10/22/2008 |
| State Senate candidate is in midst of a 13-year court battle | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dickson, G. | 10/22/2008 |
| We recommend... | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 10/20/2008 |
| Staking out the Senate | Austin Chronicle | Whittaker, R. | 10/16/2008 |
| Recommendation: Texas Senate District 9 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 10/07/2008 |
| We recommend | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 09/19/2008 |
| Conservative talk-radio host still is only a rookie state senator | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 08/18/2008 |
| Craddick's man not a good bet | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 08/11/2008 |
| Harris takes empty seat on Senate committee | Longview News-Journal | Alexander, K. | 08/08/2008 |
| More than 10,000 tested for steroids; only two come up positive | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Phillips, T. | 07/02/2008 |
| Likelihood of oversight is raised | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 06/13/2008 |
| Public hearings to eye controls on air pollution | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Streater, S. | 02/05/2008 |
| Texas conservatives not inspired by options | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/31/2008 |
| Money is no object | Amarillo Globe-News | Rangel, E. | 01/21/2008 |
| Plenty of challenges in store for 2008 elections | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 01/03/2008 |
| Senators file for re-election | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 12/04/2007 |
| State may halt SH161 toll project | Dallas Morning News | Lindenberger, M. | 11/16/2007 |
| Speaker says former adviser gave conflicting opinions | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 11/15/2007 |
| Craddick: education is key in next Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tinsley, A. | 11/14/2007 |
| Texas natural gas firms must replace old fittings | Dallas Morning News | Torbenson, E. | 11/07/2007 |
| Governor's endorsement of Giuliani draws criticism | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 10/19/2007 |
| Harris 'ready to hit the trail' in a bid for a seventh state Senate term | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 10/14/2007 |
| Conservation group hands out grades to lawmakers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 09/26/2007 |
| Big guns used to kill electric utility reform | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 06/02/2007 |
| Shellshocked lawmakers ready to shut down 80th session | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/29/2007 |
| Lawmakers: electricity legislation protects consumers and TXU | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 05/24/2007 |
| Pursue energetically | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 05/22/2007 |
| Activists try to drum up support for lower rates | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mitchell, M. | 05/20/2007 |
| Lawmakers trade verbal jabs | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 05/17/2007 |
| Plan may eliminate TXU split-up | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 05/16/2007 |
| Keep up the fight | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 05/11/2007 |
| Thompson leaves GOP starstruck | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 04/30/2007 |
| Let the info flow! | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 04/21/2007 |
| No more games | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 04/20/2007 |
| Lobbyist upset with Shapleigh's reference to Abramoff | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/18/2007 |
| Checkpoints for boater sobriety OK'd in Senate | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 04/13/2007 |
| Senate approves budget | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 04/13/2007 |
| Senate OKs budget version that leaves billions in reserve | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/13/2007 |
| Border senators explain their votes on budget bill | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/13/2007 |
| Patrick's budget remarks provoke lively Senate debate | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 04/13/2007 |
| High school steroid tests win approval | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/11/2007 |
| Senate votes make cities share red-light cam money | Houston Chronicle | Mack, K. | 04/04/2007 |
| Worth a try | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 04/03/2007 |
| Lawmakers chastise new leader | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/28/2007 |
| Battles stalling bills to fix TYC | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/26/2007 |
| Board votes for reforms, resigns | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/17/2007 |
| Heat is on exiting TYC board | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/16/2007 |
| TYC board's resignations likely today panel includes members from Lubbock, Lamesa | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Rangel, E. | 03/16/2007 |
| Youth agency's board to resign | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/15/2007 |
| Texas Youth Commission trouble | Austin Chronicle | Whittaker, R. | 03/15/2007 |
| TYC board to quit | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 03/15/2007 |
| State Senate OKs bill urging dissolution of TYC board | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/15/2007 |
| TYC board ousted amid more abuse allegations | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/15/2007 |
| TYC members pushed to resign | Longview News-Journal | Elswick, M. | 03/15/2007 |
| TYC board to resign, Perry says | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Staff | 03/15/2007 |
| Senators press to get youth board fired | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/14/2007 |
| Quote of the day | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 03/14/2007 |
| Senate panel advances bill to fire TYC board | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 03/14/2007 |
| Lawmakers pressure TYC board | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/14/2007 |
| Senate to vote on disbanding TYC board | San Antonio Express News | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/14/2007 |
| Perry's losing luster | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/12/2007 |
| Think TYC mess can't get worse? | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 03/10/2007 |
| Panel votes no confidence in Youth Commission board | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/09/2007 |
| Lawmakers lambaste board for failing to act | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 03/09/2007 |
| Sen. Nelson supports toll-road moratorium | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dickson, G. | 03/09/2007 |
| Panel: TYC's governing board failed | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/09/2007 |
| Two Valley lawmakers appointed to panel looking into TYC scandals | Rio Grande Guardian | Taylor, S. | 03/03/2007 |
| Seeking 'local control' | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 03/01/2007 |
| Quote of the day | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 03/01/2007 |
| Capitol ideas | Houston Chronicle | Tompkins, S. | 03/01/2007 |
| Family hopes loss will bring change | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Batheja, A. | 02/26/2007 |
| UTA may lose $16.5 million in funding | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Austin, J. | 02/15/2007 |
| Plans would rein electric rates, providers | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 02/08/2007 |
| Child sex bill raising concern | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 01/05/2007 |
| Do campaign funds bankroll a lifestyle? | Dallas Morning News | Ramshaw, E. | 12/17/2006 |
| Republican files bill to shed light on lobbying | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 12/05/2006 |
| Local officials seek state 'safe zone' law | Dallas Morning News | Sandoval, S. | 08/18/2006 |
| Peers shine a spotlight on governor for the day | San Antonio Express News | Vail, I. | 04/02/2006 |
| Bar busts elicit outrage | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 03/25/2006 |
| 5 elected oficials endorse Hatley | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 03/03/2006 |
| George P. pressing the flesh as he steps into the limelight | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 02/12/2006 |
| Fallout at Capitol costs two senators their posts | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 02/04/2006 |
| Lawmakers score high for business | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 12/13/2005 |
| Nelson has taken role of a leader | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kirsch, J. | 07/25/2005 |
| Note to senators: smell your mail before opening | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 07/24/2005 |
| Eminent domain takes hit | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 07/14/2005 |
| Senate passes telecom measure | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 07/14/2005 |
| Senate tax plan closer to approval | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 07/11/2005 |
| Senate reduces school tax cut | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 07/11/2005 |
| 'Texas Monthly' honors Ogden | Bryan Eagle | Avison, A. | 06/30/2005 |
| Magazine lists 'best and worst' lawmakers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 06/18/2005 |
| Measure could allow JPS to hire private attorneys | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mitchell, M. | 06/07/2005 |
| Laws target driving, education, more | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 06/04/2005 |
| 'Dark clouds' seen as session ends | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 05/31/2005 |
| Senate colleagues elect Madla president pro tem | San Antonio Express News | Kriel, L. | 05/31/2005 |
| Area lawmakers see mixed results on bills | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Morrison, E. | 05/30/2005 |
| Backers confident abortion consent measure will pass | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/24/2005 |
| Abortion consent bill clears panel | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 05/20/2005 |
| House panel advances abortion consent bill | Houston Chronicle | Gilbert, J. | 05/20/2005 |
| Senate would require parental consent for abortions | Austin American Statesman | Vertuno, J. | 05/19/2005 |
| Abortion consent bill OK'd | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/19/2005 |
| Senate approves bill requiring parental consent | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/19/2005 |
| Senate signs off on abortion bill | Houston Chronicle | Gilbert, J. | 05/19/2005 |
| Family planning losing, anti-abortion gaining | San Antonio Express News | Kriel, L. | 05/19/2005 |
| Helping oneself | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 05/18/2005 |
| Abortion foes turn to Senate after bill killed | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 05/13/2005 |
| Abortion consent issue survives | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/13/2005 |
| Deregulation comes under fire | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/04/2005 |
| Bill would tighten abortion law for minors | Houston Chronicle | Gilbert, J. | 04/27/2005 |
| Record all votes by lawmakers | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Editorial | 04/27/2005 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/24/2005 |
| Making sense of making laws | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Labbe, J. | 04/24/2005 |
| Big chink in armor | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/18/2005 |
| Senate OKs life with no parole | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/15/2005 |
| Chamber music | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 04/07/2005 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/01/2005 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 03/30/2005 |
| Animal cruelty bill kept on leash | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 03/30/2005 |
| In session | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 03/22/2005 |
| Amarillo judge likely to fill court vacancy | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 03/15/2005 |
| Let senators know your thoughts on red-light cameras | Dallas Morning News | Blow, S. | 03/10/2005 |
| Next step | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 03/07/2005 |
| Capitol roundup | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 02/28/2005 |
| Capitol roundup | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 02/23/2005 |
| Judges object to law on bailiff residency | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Autrey, J. | 02/22/2005 |
| Pending bill to tighten animal abuse laws | Waco Tribune Herald | Smith, R. | 02/20/2005 |
| Chamber music | Dallas Morning News | Brooks, K. | 02/17/2005 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/13/2005 |
| Let the sun shine | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 02/10/2005 |
| Notebook | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 01/27/2005 |
| In session | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 01/12/2005 |
| Senate fails in overhaul attempt | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/15/2004 |
| Progress as promised | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 04/19/2004 |
| Senate committees cut back | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 03/13/2004 |
| Those who are gone | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 01/27/2004 |
| DNA database helps families of the missing receive closure | Beaumont Enterprise | Harris, C. | 01/26/2004 |
| Proposal gives tracks hope | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Price, T. | 01/20/2004 |
| Wolens says he won't seek re-election | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 12/04/2003 |
| Wolens won't seek new term in Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 12/04/2003 |
| Dewhurst appoints budget board | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 11/22/2003 |
| Remap debate isn't a nice chat | San Antonio Express News | 10/05/2003 | |
| Caps for you, but . . . | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 09/28/2003 |
| His footwear has sole | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 09/20/2003 |
| Texas 11 on 'probation'--as long as they behave | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 09/19/2003 |
| GOP senators put 'Texas 11' on probation | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 09/19/2003 |
| Senators serene at session | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 09/17/2003 |
| Demos rejoin battle | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 09/16/2003 |
| Missing Democrats return to capitol for third session | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Staff | 09/16/2003 |
| Officials file open records request | Laredo Morning Times | Cortez, T. | 07/31/2003 |
| Redistricting Texas is a game anyone can play | Austin American Statesman | Lisheron, M. | 07/26/2003 |
| Second death for asbestos proposal | Austin American Statesman | Pasztor, D. | 07/26/2003 |
| Asbestos bill is put on hold for now | Dallas Morning News | Maxon, T. | 07/26/2003 |
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Senator's son whisked into prison treatment program
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Agee, M. | 07/25/2003 |
| Lawmaker's son gets a jump | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 07/24/2003 |
| Severing South Texas | McAllen Monitor | Walzer, A. | 07/24/2003 |
| Redistricting debate may go into second session | Wichita Falls Record News | Wolfson, M. | 07/24/2003 |
| New maps for districts held back | Abilene Reporter-News | Meighan, T. | 07/17/2003 |
| New map surfacing in Senate hearings | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 07/17/2003 |
| Senator abandons remap effort | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 07/17/2003 |
| Mapmaker Harris gives up the job | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 07/17/2003 |
| New leader takes redistricting reins | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 07/17/2003 |
| State senator pulls redistricting maps | San Angelo Standard Times | Meighan, T. | 07/17/2003 |
| GOP senator yanks maps for districts | San Antonio Express News | Garcia, G. | 07/17/2003 |
| Harris tells committee: I'm out | Wichita Falls Record News | Meighan, T. | 07/17/2003 |
| Another special session? | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 07/16/2003 |
| Dewhurst: Perry signals second special session | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 07/16/2003 |
| Locals take complaints to the top | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Fuquay, J. | 07/14/2003 |
| Don't mess with WT | San Angelo Standard Times | Anthony, P. | 07/13/2003 |
| Senator to draw redistricting map over weekend | Houston Chronicle | Staff | 07/12/2003 |
| More senators say they will oppose House map | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 07/11/2003 |
| Barrage of challenges seen for map, if OK'd | San Antonio Express News | Rodriguez, R. | 07/11/2003 |
| Hearings complete | San Angelo Standard Times | Meighan, T. | 07/10/2003 |
| Key senators say House map dead | Dallas Morning News | Jeffers Jr., G. | 07/09/2003 |
| A line drawn in the sand | McAllen Monitor | Walzer, A. | 07/02/2003 |
| West Texans voice redistricting concerns | San Angelo Standard Times | 07/01/2003 | |
| Locals speak out | Laredo Morning Times | Cortez, T. | 06/29/2003 |
| Internal GOP fight brewing over map | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 06/21/2003 |
| Redistricting hearing in Laredo, June 27 | Laredo Morning Times | Cortez, T. | 06/20/2003 |
| Clean-air bill stalled in committee | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 05/31/2003 |
| Quick action is needed on clean-air bill to avoid loss of highway funds | Houston Chronicle | Villafranca, A. | 05/31/2003 |
| GOP remap bill filed in Senate | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/15/2003 |
| Harris considers plunging Senate into districting | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/15/2003 |
| Killer D's defend flight out of Austin | Abilene Reporter-News | Hall, J. | 05/14/2003 |
| Senate committee approves tort bill with $500,000 cap | Dallas Morning News | Maxon, T. | 05/14/2003 |
| State's lobbying office in D.C. under criticism | Houston Chronicle | Villafranca, A. | 05/09/2003 |
| Senate passes clean-air bill | Dallas Morning News | Loftis, R. | 05/07/2003 |
| Senate approves clean-air measure | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/06/2003 |
| Senate OKs clean air funding | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/06/2003 |
| Bill boosts penalty for assaulting sports officials | Houston Chronicle | A.P. Wire | 05/03/2003 |
| Deal reached on UTA | Dallas Morning News | Garrett, R. | 05/02/2003 |
| Life term without parole for murderers fails again | Austin American Statesman | Pasztor, D. | 04/23/2003 |
| 3-cent diesel tax might be avoidable | Beaumont Enterprise | Editorial | 04/23/2003 |
| Bill addresses health coverage | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/16/2003 |
| UT regents try to appease angry Arlington | Austin American Statesman | Jayson, S. | 04/11/2003 |
| A&M System sought for UTA | Bryan Eagle | Staff | 04/04/2003 |
| UTA in A&M System | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 04/04/2003 |
| Bill would change UTA affiliation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/03/2003 |
| Sheriff bill splits senators | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 03/13/2003 |
| UTA chief fights budget cut plans | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/05/2003 |
| Crawford sues Perry, hopes to regain job | Amarillo Globe-News | Albright, M. | 02/25/2003 |
| Bill would disallow same-sex marriages | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 02/22/2003 |
| Democrats to lead 6 Senate panels | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 01/17/2003 |
| Tarrant senators gain plum committee posts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/17/2003 |
| Legislature convenes; tough choices ahead | Valley Morning Star | Taylor, S. | 01/15/2003 |
| Rylander: Deficit estimate too low | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 12/23/2002 |
| A disaster | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 12/15/2002 |
| State spending set at $54.9 billion | Valley Morning Star | Taylor, S. | 11/26/2002 |
| Texans remain split on vouchers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Williams, L. | 11/16/2002 |
| Will they be true Texans? | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 11/16/2002 |
| Most incumbents winning in N. Texas state senate elections | Dallas Morning News | Young, M. | 11/06/2002 |
| Brimer leads early for District 10 seat | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gutierrez-Mier, J. | 11/06/2002 |
| The 2002 election | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 11/05/2002 |
| Texas Legislature | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 11/03/2002 |
| Recommendations for the Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 10/19/2002 |
| Candidates silent on looming deficit | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 09/06/2002 |
| Shortfall estimates challenge Legislature | Beaumont Enterprise | Editorial | 09/04/2002 |
| Rylander says shortfall won't exceed $5 billion | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, G. | 09/04/2002 |
| Education, health to make big hits on state's budget | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Kitchen, S. | 09/01/2002 |
| Deceit and deficits | Waco Tribune Herald | Editorial | 09/01/2002 |
| Budget news getting worse | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 08/31/2002 |
| Valley doctors sued more often | San Antonio Express News | A.P. Wire | 08/31/2002 |
| $12 billion of bad news for Texas | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 08/30/2002 |
| Lawmakers hear pleas for new trauma center | Houston Chronicle | Ackerman, T. | 07/19/2002 |
| Lawmakers chide city on annexation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Richardson, G. | 03/28/2002 |
| UT student fee is focus in 1st of state panels | Austin American Statesman | Jayson, S. | 02/22/2002 |
| Moncrief's decision to stay in district shows integrity | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanders, B. | 12/09/2001 |
| Moncrief staying in District 12 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 11/30/2001 |
| State's political lines set by judges | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 11/29/2001 |
| GOP targets Democrat but hits two Republicans | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 11/05/2001 |
| Legislators' dance steps getting fancy | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 09/08/2001 |
| Cornyn says critics of redistricting out for selves | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 09/08/2001 |
| Out of bounds | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Norman, M. | 09/07/2001 |
| Harris to run in new district | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jarvis, J. | 09/07/2001 |
| Harris says he may seek seat in Nelson's district | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 09/06/2001 |
| Nelson says she'll seek seat in Moncrief's redrawn district | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 09/05/2001 |
| New law toughens control of exotic pets throughout state | Houston Chronicle | Mahlburg, B. | 09/02/2001 |
| Redistricting gives lawmakers a splitting headache | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Smith, J. | 08/10/2001 |
| Moncrief considers switching districts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 08/05/2001 |
| Cornyn seared over redistricting | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 08/05/2001 |
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Legislator Harris says he has no plans to retire
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 07/19/2001 |
| Legislators, many unwittingly, chop child support interest | San Antonio Express News | Casey, R. | 07/15/2001 |
| Veto risks Texans' civil rights | Dallas Morning News | Deitch, M. | 07/01/2001 |
| New law could lower closing costs | San Antonio Express News | Pesquera, A. | 06/29/2001 |
| Couple may have posed as FBI agents | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 06/23/2001 |
| Texas Monthly puts Perry in category of legislative 'furniture' | Austin American Statesman | McNeely, D. | 06/22/2001 |
| The top 10 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 06/22/2001 |
| Arlington, UTA benefit from legislative session | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Austin, J. | 06/04/2001 |
| Perry gets mixed reviews as rocky session nears end | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 05/27/2001 |
| Ratliff gets high marks among lawmakers | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/27/2001 |
| Lawmakers critical of Perry's approach | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 05/21/2001 |
| Senate passes bill to offer tax breaks | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 05/19/2001 |
| Tax breaks for businesses OK'd | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/19/2001 |
| School tax abatement bill wins Senate OK | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 05/19/2001 |
| 'Intel bill' easily clears key hurdle in Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/19/2001 |
| Senate OKs tax abatements, workers' comp rebuild | San Antonio Express News | 05/19/2001 | |
| A senator's health alert | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 05/16/2001 |
| States' gay unions opposed | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/15/2001 |
| Divisions emerge on school tax incentives | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 05/12/2001 |
| Budget writers bargain over differences | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 05/12/2001 |
| Nursing-home bill prompts fee debate | Amarillo Daily News | Daugherty, D. | 05/11/2001 |
| Senate passes bill to help nursing homes stay afloat | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/11/2001 |
| Bill raises cost of nursing home care | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/11/2001 |
| Capitol's odd couple helps steer budget plan | Austin American Statesman | Susswein, G. | 05/10/2001 |
| Senators promote budget priorities | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 05/10/2001 |
| Progress | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 05/08/2001 |
| Hate bill passes Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/08/2001 |
| Sen. Harris, a legislative Attila, shows soft side | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 05/08/2001 |
| Texas excellence | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 05/06/2001 |
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Arlington senator shed title to be Gov. Harris for a day
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/06/2001 |
| City to house missing persons files | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Brooks, K. | 05/05/2001 |
| Housing agency reforms stir up a hornet's nest | Austin American Statesman | Bahadur, G. | 05/02/2001 |
| Curse of the tax cuts | Waco Tribune Herald | Editorial | 04/29/2001 |
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Festivities set when Harris is 'Governor for a Day'
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/28/2001 |
| House insurance plan draws Senate fire | Austin American Statesman | Reston, M. | 04/25/2001 |
| Texas watch | Dallas Morning News | Editorial | 04/25/2001 |
| Dallas officials stall vote on alcohol bill, Truitt says | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kirsch, J. | 04/25/2001 |
| Bush's legislative legacy eroding | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 04/23/2001 |
| Senate bill proposes Fort Worth center for state's DNA lab | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/21/2001 |
| Senate passes child Medicaid bill | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 04/19/2001 |
| Senate approves plan to analyze state parks' needs | Austin American Statesman | Haurwitz, R. | 04/18/2001 |
| House to vote on hate crime bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/17/2001 |
| Misstep may hurt possible candidate for governor | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 04/16/2001 |
| Same-sex marriage subject of bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/10/2001 |
| State's leaders back Medicaid overhaul plan | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/10/2001 |
| De-Bushing Texas | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Ivins, M. | 04/08/2001 |
| Texas nursing home industry is looking out for No. 1 -- not clients | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Ferris, B. | 04/08/2001 |
| Bill would make Fort Worth home to state DNA database | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/04/2001 |
| Senators wish budget contained fewer wishes | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 04/02/2001 |
| DPS official faces tough questions | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 03/30/2001 |
| Pot-bill bracket left holding the bag? | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/30/2001 |
| Barr's comments on district anger Tarrant GOP leader | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Douglas Jr., J. | 03/30/2001 |
| Senators OK budget plan talk taxes | Austin American Statesman | Susswein, G. | 03/29/2001 |
| Senate OKs budget of $111.7 billion | Dallas Morning News | Slover, P. | 03/29/2001 |
| Secretary of state cites smear attack | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/28/2001 |
| Senate panel crafts 2002-03 state budget | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/27/2001 |
| Cost of health care taxing state budget | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/27/2001 |
| Alarm is sounded on privacy bill | San Antonio Express News | Richter, B. | 03/27/2001 |
| By any other name | Houston Chronicle | Editorial | 03/26/2001 |
| Help sick kids, hurt sick bill | Austin American Statesman | Editorial | 03/20/2001 |
| Measure would legalize benefits now outlawed | Houston Chronicle | Elliott, J. | 03/20/2001 |
| Under bills, public notices won't be accessible to all | Austin American Statesman | Tillotson, D. | 03/15/2001 |
| Texas declines in attracting new factories | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mahlburg, B. | 03/14/2001 |
| Bill filed to rescind tax cut, pay for teachers' insurance | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 03/09/2001 |
| Historic Pease Mansion for sale? | Austin American Statesman | Jayson, S. | 02/28/2001 |
| Rainy Day Fund may be tapped | San Antonio Express News | Selby, W. | 02/27/2001 |
| Texas Medicaid | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Editorial | 02/25/2001 |
| State senator testifies against management of county boot camp | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Spangler, A. | 02/24/2001 |
| Tarrant judges to take control of boot camp | Dallas Morning News | Schober, B. | 02/22/2001 |
| Harris wants to streamline rules for Medicaid coverage | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 02/16/2001 |
| Bill aims to boost defense for poor | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 02/15/2001 |
| Same-sex marriages opposed | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 02/15/2001 |
| Bill seeks overhaul of indigent legal defense | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 02/15/2001 |
| State Medicaid costs straining budget | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 02/08/2001 |
| Board of education gets one issue right | San Antonio Express News | Editorial | 02/03/2001 |
| Education board has harsh day in Senate | Austin American Statesman | Grisales, C. | 02/02/2001 |
| Harris calls for school fund inquiry | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dyer, R. | 02/02/2001 |
| Under the dome | Dallas Morning News | Staff | 01/18/2001 |
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Harris named Senate president pro tem
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/10/2001 |
| Lawmakers give session hearty open | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 01/10/2001 |
| Senate vote to replace Perry unlikely before Christmas | Austin American Statesman | Copelin, L. | 12/19/2000 |
| Officials prepare to draw the lines | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kirsch, J. | 11/26/2000 |
| Inquiry targets records | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 08/31/2000 |
| Madla records subpoenaed | San Antonio Express News | Gold, R. | 08/25/2000 |
| Grand jury investigating state senator | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 08/24/2000 |
| State panel tells indicted official to quit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mitchell, M. | 06/21/2000 |
| Ugly reports make a case for reforms | San Antonio Express News | Editorial | 05/25/2000 |
| Housing official claims lawmakers out to get her | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/20/2000 |
| Lawmaker: Board takes wrong stance on Lyme disease | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 03/17/2000 |
| the Insider report | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Rodriguez, R. | 01/09/2000 |
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Harris files for re-election to state Senate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 12/07/1999 |
| Moss doesn't gather on Tarrant lawmakers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 06/13/1999 |
| Capitol report | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/31/1999 |
| Capitol report | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 05/30/1999 |
| On welfare, Legislature goes for carrot, not stick | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 05/30/1999 |
| Bill allowing physicians to negotiate fees goes to Bush | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/29/1999 |
| Legislature divides on education spending, tax cuts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 05/29/1999 |
| House speaker weathers tax, crop storms | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/27/1999 |
| 76th Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 05/27/1999 |
| Hurried lawmakers nearly gut benefits | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 05/27/1999 |
| Democrat kills business tax cut bill backed by Bush | Austin American Statesman | Elizondo Jr., J. | 05/26/1999 |
| 76th Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Staff | 05/20/1999 |
| Senate passes 2 amendments to constitution | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 05/20/1999 |
| Alimony garnishing now up to the voters | San Antonio Express News | Fikac, P. | 05/20/1999 |
| FTC questions bill on joint negotiations by physicians groups | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Lunday, S. | 05/18/1999 |
| Senate approves bill on county entity suing another | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/18/1999 |
| Public Split | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 05/15/1999 |
| Panel likes 'Choose Life' plate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Brooks, K. | 05/14/1999 |
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Harris' tough nature forged by hardships
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Graham, J. | 05/10/1999 |
| The Bully Pulpit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Graham, J. | 05/09/1999 |
| Measure on county jail unfiled but alive | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Strassman, N. | 03/13/1999 |
| State help sought over Tarrant jail | Dallas Morning News | Fox, L. | 03/10/1999 |
| County supports jail plan | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Strassman, N. | 03/10/1999 |
| Capitol report | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 02/25/1999 |
| Haywood wants to cut his committee's spending | Wichita Falls Record News | Staff | 02/03/1999 |
| S. Dallas university center has detractors | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Lee, R. | 01/30/1999 |
| Texas Senate facing $800,000 budget shortfall | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/30/1999 |
| Capitol Report | Austin American Statesman | Staff | 01/19/1999 |
| Keep the light of day on government records in Texas | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 08/01/1998 |
| $6 billion surplus possible | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 07/17/1998 |
| Former state lawmaker Bass dies | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 07/04/1998 |
| Study links lower recidivism rates to longer jail terms | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 07/02/1998 |
| Senators hear report on prison gang members | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 06/26/1998 |
| Prison gang activity spilling onto streets, lawmakers told | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 06/26/1998 |
| Prison work programs need overhaul, state workers tell oversight panel | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 05/29/1998 |
| Separate roles | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 04/26/1998 |
| State revising immunization database rules | Austin American Statesman | Rodriguez, R. | 04/25/1998 |
| What is Chris Harris trying to accomplish? | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Greene, R. | 04/22/1998 |
| Truly magnificent munificence Sen. Harris | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Labbe, J. | 04/10/1998 |
| Medicaid inquiry files lost | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 03/31/1998 |
| Teens, legislators seek reasons behind gangs | El Paso Times | Holguin, R. | 02/26/1998 |
| Judge approves tobacco accord | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 01/23/1998 |
| Judge approves tobacco pact and big payments for lawyers | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 01/23/1998 |
| Federal judge OKs Texas tobacco settlement | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 01/23/1998 |
| State GOP candidates find fertile ground in Tarrant County | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 11/30/1997 |
| Apartments law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 10/07/1997 | |
| The senator responds | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 10/04/1997 |
| Arlington senator's law doesn't affect his city | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Autrey, J. | 10/02/1997 |
| Child-support study a solid compromise | San Antonio Express News | 08/31/1997 | |
| Child support system unveiled | Austin American Statesman | Merle, R. | 08/21/1997 |
| Morales takes wraps off child support computer system | San Antonio Express News | Tolley, L. | 08/21/1997 |
| Correctional facility plan withdrawn | Arlington Morning News | Schexnayder, C. | 08/14/1997 |
| Quite a choice | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 08/11/1997 | |
| Harris named to state Sunset Advisory Commission | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 08/07/1997 |
| Texas in forefront in juvenile justice reform | Dallas Morning News | Gaither, H. | 07/27/1997 |
| Panel postpones debate on lawmakers' travel tabs | San Antonio Express News | Staff | 07/11/1997 |
| Lawmakers' travel-spending curbs stalled | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 07/10/1997 |
| Panel OKs new House travel rules | Dallas Morning News | 06/26/1997 | |
| House adopts money-saving travel rules | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 06/26/1997 |
| 2 area lawmakers urged to oppose state GOP leader | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 06/25/1997 |
| Story rights bill signed into law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 06/20/1997 |
| House to examine out-of-state trips | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 06/18/1997 |
| Local legislators review their accomplishments | Staff | 06/08/1997 | |
| Senators set new rules on travel expenses | San Antonio Express News | 06/04/1997 | |
| Senators agree to new rules for traveling | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 06/03/1997 |
| Lawmakers seek controls on travel costs | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 06/02/1997 |
| Area legislator tops travel costs list | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 06/02/1997 | |
| Thrift too often left behind when lawmakers pack | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 06/01/1997 |
| Texas bill allows mutual insurers to convert | Houston Chronicle | 05/30/1997 | |
| AG keeps control of child support | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/27/1997 |
| Bush studies bill extending use of crime tax funds | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Baker, M. | 05/24/1997 |
| Lawmakers hint at tax compromise | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 05/23/1997 |
| Legislator says tax deal needed soon | Dallas Morning News | 05/22/1997 | |
| Negotiations on House, Senate tax plans reach impasse | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 05/22/1997 |
| Bingo operation stays linked to lottery | Valley Morning Star | Dailey, R. | 05/22/1997 |
| Uncompromising mood stalls tax bill | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 05/21/1997 |
| Senator storms out of tax talks | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 05/21/1997 |
| Conference committee at impasse on school property taxes | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 05/21/1997 | |
| Tax committee members till deadlocked with deadline nearing | San Antonio Express News | Tolley, L. | 05/21/1997 |
| Tax-relief conferees at impasse | Dallas Morning News | 05/20/1997 | |
| Senate OKs bill to allow small communities to OK sales tax | Amarillo Daily News | Mo. | 05/18/1997 |
| Home equity attack fails | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 05/18/1997 |
| For term-paper mills, writing may be on wall | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/18/1997 |
| City seeks tax amendment | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 05/18/1997 |
| Reports on tax plans will go public today | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 05/15/1997 |
| GOP senators face off with Bush over managed-care legislation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 05/11/1997 | |
| Senate passes bill on college admissions | Austin American Statesman | Herman, K. | 05/09/1997 |
| School district effort dropped | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Teeter, B. | 05/09/1997 |
| Child support | Dallas Morning News | 05/08/1997 | |
| Tax changes give breaks to business | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 05/07/1997 |
| Proposal would give tax break to large corporations | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 05/07/1997 |
| Senate OKs proposal to let kids in sports | San Antonio Express News | Flores, A. | 05/07/1997 |
| House OKs kid-support legislation | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/05/1997 |
| Slapped by Senate, attorney general lobbies to keep child support | Austin American Statesman | McNeely, D. | 05/04/1997 |
| Panel to decide beleaguered child support division's fate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 05/03/1997 |
| Child-support proposal retooled | Austin American Statesman | Herman, K. | 05/02/1997 |
| Abortion facilities now must comply with state levels | Austin American Statesman | Hornaday, S. | 05/02/1997 |
| New law tightens reguation of abortion clinics | Dallas Morning News | 05/02/1997 | |
| Bush signs measure allowing state to regulate abortion facilities | San Antonio Express News | Tolley, L. | 05/02/1997 |
| Law can't address loss of unborn | Beaumont Enterprise | Gallaspy, B. | 04/29/1997 |
| Benbrook schools | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/29/1997 | |
| Benbrook school agreement could cancel legislation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Teeter, B. | 04/28/1997 |
| Bills seek prosecution for death of fetus | San Antonio Express News | 04/28/1997 | |
| Senator to rewrite part of Benbrook school bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Teeter, B. | 04/24/1997 |
| Disputed report on HMO released | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 04/23/1997 |
| Senate to consider Benbrook school district bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Teeter, B. | 04/22/1997 |
| Anti-smoking bill advances to Senate | Austin American Statesman | Gamboa, S. | 04/17/1997 |
| Permits, fees, restrictions aimed at ending tobacco sales to minors | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/17/1997 |
| Tough Senate measure targets young cigarette buyers | Houston Chronicle | Gonzalez, J. | 04/17/1997 |
| Tobacco sales bill heading for panel | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/16/1997 |
| Child support bill moves to House | Texarkana Gazette | Minor, J. | 04/14/1997 |
| Bill would strip AG of child support duties | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/12/1997 |
| Senate votes to take child-support duties from Morales' office | Austin American Statesman | Herman, K. | 04/12/1997 |
| Morales loses vote by Senate on kid support | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 04/12/1997 |
| Senate backs child-support enforcement spinoff | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/12/1997 |
| Morales alleges retribution as Senate OKs bill | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 04/12/1997 |
| Senate cuts AG's role in collection of child support | San Antonio Express News | Spicer, E. | 04/12/1997 |
| Keep but fix child support | Austin American Statesman | 04/11/1997 | |
| Senate votes to regulate all roofing contractors | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/10/1997 |
| Senate passes licensing requirement for roofers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/10/1997 | |
| Child-support enforcement criticized | Austin American Statesman | Brown, C. | 04/08/1997 |
| Panel backs challenge to Morales | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/08/1997 |
| Senate panel backs transfer of child support collection | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/08/1997 | |
| Panel OKs bill to cut Morales' staff on child-support work | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 04/08/1997 |
| Texas' inadvertent term limits | Austin American Statesman | McNeely, D. | 04/06/1997 |
| Bills stress rights of the unborn | San Antonio Express News | 04/06/1997 | |
| Bills address deaths of babies hurt before birth | Dallas Morning News | Donisi, N. | 04/05/1997 |
| Senate passes tougher sex offender penalties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/05/1997 |
| Elbow room | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/04/1997 | |
| Senate passes home-equity borrowing bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 04/03/1997 |
| State could revoke license of HMO, Morales says | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/02/1997 |
| Commissioners oppose courthouse bill | Arlington Morning News | 03/26/1997 | |
| Anti-smoking bill's nod gives more to chew on | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 03/21/1997 |
| Senate passes bill to snuff out smoking inside state buildings | San Antonio Express News | 03/21/1997 | |
| Separation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 03/18/1997 | |
| HMO wins fight to keep firm's records secret | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 03/12/1997 |
| Home equity | Dallas Morning News | 03/11/1997 | |
| Trustees to resist Benbrook district | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Packer, J. | 03/11/1997 |
| Floating a loan on a sea of equity | Bryan Eagle | Brown, K. | 03/09/1997 |
| Second mortgages | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Tomich, J. | 03/09/1997 |
| Kaiser HMO rebuked for muzzle on report | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 03/07/1997 |
| Kaiser action riles lawmakers | Dallas Morning News | Oppel, R. | 03/07/1997 |
| System to rate HMOs passes | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 03/07/1997 |
| Gag order stands in HMO fray | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Root, J. | 03/07/1997 |
| Legislators fume at gag order won by HMO | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 03/07/1997 |
| Bill would let Mansfield vote on alcohol sales | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 03/04/1997 | |
| Bill would require money to go to education | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 02/27/1997 |
| Bill on home child care gets nowhere | Austin American Statesman | Gamboa, S. | 02/27/1997 |
| Quickest way to pass bills? Don't vote on 'em | Austin American Statesman | Herman, K. | 02/27/1997 |
| Hit-run bill clears panel in House | Dallas Morning News | 02/27/1997 | |
| Senate panel hears debate over home-equity lending | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 02/26/1997 |
| Senators plan sound home-equity bill | Houston Chronicle | Gonzalez, J. | 02/26/1997 |
| Bill would let state revoke licenses of abortion clinics | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 02/19/1997 | |
| Plan seeks tax relief for seniors | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 02/18/1997 |
| Senators vote for 'Lori's law' | Dallas Morning News | 02/13/1997 | |
| Senate approves abortion consent bill | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 02/13/1997 |
| Shoes a testament to alcohol-caused crashes | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 02/11/1997 |
| Senate gets tough with young drivers who drink | Austin American Statesman | Fikac, P. | 02/11/1997 |
| Teen-drinking bill passes state Senate | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 02/11/1997 |
| Senate passes beefed-up underage drinking bill | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 02/11/1997 |
| Senate OKs bill aimed at teen drivers | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 02/11/1997 |
| Empty shoes tell of drunken-driving cost | San Antonio Express News | 02/11/1997 | |
| Bill would clarify school districts' transportation fee | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Doclar, M. | 02/08/1997 |
| Senate approves core-class plan for Texas colleges, universities | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 02/02/1997 |
| Bill would tighten laws on abortion clinics | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 02/01/1997 |
| Lawmakers file bills to protect HMO members | Austin American Statesman | Fikac, P. | 01/31/1997 |
| Senators' bills offer HMO rules | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 01/31/1997 |
| HMO liability part of Senate health bills package | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/31/1997 |
| State Senate targets HMO accountability | Houston Chronicle | Hughes, P. | 01/31/1997 |
| Bill addresses teacher ratings | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 01/29/1997 |
| Motorcyclists lobby legislators to relax mandatory helmet law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 01/28/1997 | |
| Anti-abortion bill finds kinder climate | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 01/24/1997 |
| Efforts on child support criticized | Dallas Morning News | 01/23/1997 | |
| Abductions spur calls for action | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 01/19/1997 |
| League of Women Voters to conduct preview session for Texas Legislature | Tyler Morning Telegraph | Staff | 01/19/1997 |
| Senate Republicans replace caucus leader | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 01/18/1997 | |
| From House, another bill on home equity | Austin American Statesman | Hight, B. | 01/16/1997 |
| Lawmaker wants to get rid of limits on hidden-gun law | San Antonio Express News | Tolley, L. | 01/16/1997 |
| Arlington delegation gets to work | Arlington Morning News | Monson, R. | 01/15/1997 |
| Bullock opposes using public funds to finance arenas | Arlington Morning News | Washington, A. | 01/15/1997 |
| Local lawmakers rise in power, analysts say | Arlington Morning News | Washington, A. | 12/22/1996 |
| Bill would establish penalties for causing death of fetus | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 12/18/1996 |
| Bullock announces new Senate assignments | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 12/17/1996 |
| GOP sets sights on control of state Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 11/03/1996 |
| "Tough luck' isn't right answer for state after these tragedies | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 11/02/1996 |
| Fetus trial leads to state legislative plans to give protection to the unborn | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Ray, S. | 10/30/1996 |
| Some politicians don't practice what they preach about voting | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mahlburg, B. | 10/24/1996 |
| Past imperfect | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Mahlburg, B. | 10/24/1996 |
| Local case not likely to affect abortion issue | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Raine, M. | 10/19/1996 |
| State child-support collections up for year | Dallas Morning News | 10/04/1996 | |
| Morales answers critics | Houston Chronicle | 10/04/1996 | |
| AG defends hunt for deadbeat parents | San Antonio Express News | Scott, S. | 10/04/1996 |
| Morales named to task force | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 10/01/1996 | |
| Child support program deserves Texans' praise | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Willis, D. | 09/28/1996 |
| Auditor faults Senate on spending, ethics | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 09/25/1996 |
| Attorney general's office must work on child support | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 09/07/1996 |
| Child support collections up, but percentage less so | Austin American Statesman | 09/04/1996 | |
| Legislators face fight over human-service changes, Moncrief says | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Chapman, L. | 09/04/1996 |
| Off to the woodshed | Corpus Christi Caller Times | 09/03/1996 | |
| Deadline given on child support system | Austin American Statesman | Gamboa, S. | 08/30/1996 |
| Senate panel gives Morales deadline on child support | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 08/30/1996 |
| Panel scolds Morales but doesn't urge removal of agency | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 08/30/1996 |
| Morales to speed up child-support collections with computer | Houston Chronicle | Gonzalez, J. | 08/30/1996 |
| Morales has until January to fix child support project | San Antonio Express News | 08/30/1996 | |
| Morales ineffective in collecting child support | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 08/25/1996 | |
| Panel votes to strip attorney general of child-support unit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 08/17/1996 |
| Morales challenged on child support | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 08/16/1996 |
| Local lawmakers attack child support program record | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 08/16/1996 |
| Redistricting hoopla hardly worth it | Austin American Statesman | McNeely, D. | 08/09/1996 |
| Morales praises child support unit; legislators question agency's efforts | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 08/08/1996 |
| Deadbeat parents | Dallas Morning News | 07/23/1996 | |
| Child-support charges urged | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 07/20/1996 |
| Redrawing districts could force Frost out, some say | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Moritz, J. | 07/11/1996 |
| Injunction temporarily bars sale of Trinity Meadows stock | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 06/26/1996 | |
| Granger a no-show at state GOP convention | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 06/22/1996 |
| Child support agency faces crush of cases | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 06/10/1996 |
| Trying to keep a lid on Texas youth crime | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 05/04/1996 |
| Grand Prairie disagrees with officials over track taxes | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 04/10/1996 |
| New bills aim to kill deferred sentences in child sex crimes | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 04/09/1996 |
| Turning the young around | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/07/1996 | |
| Amber's bill offers tougher penalties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nix, M. | 04/03/1996 |
| Report warns of crisis in youth crime | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/28/1996 |
| 3 Senate incumbents win vote; re-election is virtually assured | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 03/14/1996 |
| State's lawmakers winning primaries | Austin American Statesman | Elizondo, J. | 03/13/1996 |
| Runoffs likely in races for House districts 90, 92 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sullivan, K. | 03/13/1996 |
| Parties brace for battle to control state Senate | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 03/08/1996 |
| AG collects $12.6 million | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 03/05/1996 |
| Primary endorsements | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 02/24/1996 | |
| Legislative primary races offer Tarrant voters many choices | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sullivan, K. | 02/05/1996 |
| Tougher penalties urged for molesters | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Ave, C. | 02/04/1996 |
| GOP hopes for some gains in the Legislature | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 02/04/1996 |
| AG cracking down in child-support cases | Dallas Morning News | Jennings, D. | 01/24/1996 |
| Harris faces challenge from Lollar for Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tharp, R. | 12/30/1995 |
| New Family Code toughens penalties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 12/24/1995 |
| Juvenile crime plan aimed at prevention | Tyler Morning Telegraph | 11/20/1995 | |
| Juvenile crime targeted | Dallas Morning News | 11/17/1995 | |
| Juvenile crime grants assigned | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 11/17/1995 |
| Proposition's wording leaves voters stumped | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 09/26/1995 |
| Collection of child support must improve, lawmaker says | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 09/13/1995 |
| New law spurs parents to seek out past-due child support | San Antonio Express News | Tolley, L. | 09/08/1995 |
| Alimony, custody changes set for Friday | Austin American Statesman | Herman, K. | 08/29/1995 |
| Those who shirk child support face license suspension | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 08/25/1995 |
| State turns down toxic-waste well in Brazoria County | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 08/24/1995 |
| Juvenile crime laws eyed | Houston Chronicle | 08/22/1995 | |
| Whitmire defends himself, employees | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 08/04/1995 |
| Whitmire addresses hiring issue | Dallas Morning News | 08/04/1995 | |
| Senator defends his hiring practices | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 08/04/1995 |
| Chairman says Sen. Whitmire broke no rules | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 08/04/1995 |
| Law lets death go unprosecuted | Houston Chronicle | Bardwell, S. | 07/27/1995 |
| Capitol needs thorough cleaning | San Antonio Express News | Smith, T. | 07/15/1995 |
| Law boosts chances for boot camp, builder says | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Tharp, R. | 06/27/1995 |
| Bringing home the problem of juvenile crime | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 06/25/1995 |
| Weak on ethics | Corpus Christi Caller Times | 06/20/1995 | |
| Bill to let neighbors mete justice | Dallas Morning News | 06/20/1995 | |
| Our legislators and conflicts of interest | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 06/11/1995 |
| Senator hired by agency he helps oversee | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 06/07/1995 |
| Whitmire faces review in hiring case | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 06/02/1995 |
| Bush approves bill to overhaul juvenile justice | San Antonio Express News | 06/01/1995 | |
| Weary weavers of laws withdraw | Austin American Statesman | Wear, B. | 05/31/1995 |
| Bush calls term 'good 1st step' | El Paso Times | Scharrer, G. | 05/31/1995 |
| Senate sets salary disbursement rules | Houston Chronicle | 05/31/1995 | |
| Focused plan helped Bush achieve goals | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 05/30/1995 |
| Senate tightens rules on consultants | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 05/30/1995 |
| Juvenile-justice system gets a Texas overhaul | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/28/1995 |
| Juvenile justice bill heads to Bush | Dallas Morning News | 05/28/1995 | |
| Juvenile justice revamp wins final vote in Austin | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Illescas, C. | 05/28/1995 |
| Putting scuff marks on shoeshine service | Houston Chronicle | Fikac, P. | 05/28/1995 |
| House sends school reform bill to governor | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 05/28/1995 |
| Legislature backs plan for joint custody | Dallas Morning News | 05/27/1995 | |
| Senate approves custody changes | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 05/26/1995 |
| Child support vital to welfare reform | Dallas Morning News | Sharp, J. | 05/24/1995 |
| Amendment helps Arlington's attempt to land pro teams | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 05/23/1995 |
| Allegations of misconduct pile up against state agency | Houston Chronicle | Smith, M. | 05/21/1995 |
| Legislators show no shame on bills that help themselves | Austin American Statesman | 05/18/1995 | |
| Youth justice overhaul likely to advance | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 05/17/1995 |
| Conflict of interest laws' effectiveness is up for debate | Austin American Statesman | 05/16/1995 | |
| Juvenile crime laws face overhaul in Texas | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/16/1995 |
| Changes in conflict-of-interest laws urged | Houston Chronicle | 05/15/1995 | |
| Critics call conflict-of-interest laws too lax | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 05/14/1995 |
| Panel OKs proposal on uniforms | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/14/1995 |
| Clearing the air | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 05/13/1995 | |
| Unresolved issues stall proposal to reform juvenile justice system | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/12/1995 |
| Legislators move to override local smoking laws | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 05/12/1995 |
| For some bills, it's no contest | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Ave, C. | 05/12/1995 |
| $49,000 in final paychecks delayed for 8 legislative staffers | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 05/11/1995 |
| 'Pro-life' group attacks Montford over clinic bill | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 05/10/1995 |
| Smoking measure endorsed | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 05/10/1995 |
| Counties cry foul on waste well talks | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 05/10/1995 |
| Senate OKs ban on arms | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 05/05/1995 |
| Senate bill bans guns near schools | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 05/05/1995 |
| Bill may thwart efforts on underserved markets, Bomer says | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 05/03/1995 |
| Senators: we'll follow Galloway on LU | Beaumont Enterprise | 05/03/1995 | |
| Senate approves tax break bill for sports arena improvements | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 05/03/1995 |
| Panel delays LU merger action | Beaumont Enterprise | 05/02/1995 | |
| Majority of Texans in favor of alimony by a slight margin | San Antonio Express News | 05/02/1995 | |
| Juvenile justice | Dallas Morning News | 04/28/1995 | |
| Step toward tougher, smarter juvenile law | Tyler Morning Telegraph | 04/28/1995 | |
| Texas Senate approves welfare bill | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 04/26/1995 |
| Welfare overhaul on track | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 04/26/1995 |
| Senate OKs tougher bill for youths | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 04/25/1995 |
| Crackdown on violent youth gets Senate OK | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 04/25/1995 |
| Senate approves juvenile justice overhaul | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 04/25/1995 |
| Juvenile crime bill advances | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 04/25/1995 |
| Senators trying 'tough love' to fight juvenile crime | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 04/25/1995 |
| Senate OKs 'get tough' bill directed at juvenile crime | San Antonio Express News | Scott, S. | 04/25/1995 |
| Senate OKs get-tough juvenile crime bill | Valley Morning Star | Dailey, R. | 04/25/1995 |
| Senate youth crime bill favors more prevention | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 04/20/1995 |
| Senate committee slams state record on paying builders | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 04/19/1995 |
| Panel keeps juvenile justice bill alive with compromise | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 04/19/1995 |
| Texas Senate backs bill on hate crimes | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/19/1995 |
| Home loan bill tentatively wins in Texas Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 04/19/1995 |
| How to fix a twig before it's broken | Austin American Statesman | McNeely, D. | 04/17/1995 |
| Dispute resolution | Houston Chronicle | 04/15/1995 | |
| Measure would let judges order alimony from abusive spouses | Dallas Morning News | Moreno, S. | 04/13/1995 |
| Prison contractors press for agency to settle disputes | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 04/13/1995 |
| Bills to suspend licenses of deadbeat parents OK'd | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 04/11/1995 |
| Senate approves bills to punish deadbeat parents | Dallas Morning News | 04/11/1995 | |
| Senate backs loss of licenses for unpaid child support | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 04/11/1995 |
| Alimony bill goes to Senate | Houston Chronicle | Robison, C. | 04/11/1995 |
| Senate beefs up deadbeat sanctions | Houston Post | 04/11/1995 | |
| Senators OK bills revoking licenses of deadbeat parents | San Antonio Express News | Fuentes, D. | 04/11/1995 |
| Bush backs alimony in welfare bill | Houston Post | 04/08/1995 | |
| Alimony measure added at last minute | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 04/07/1995 |
| Senate endorses bike helmet bill | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/06/1995 |
| Stray dogs | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 04/04/1995 | |
| Legislators are also human, folks | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Connor, R. | 04/02/1995 |
| Education stew stirred by Senate | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 03/28/1995 | |
| Senate passes voucher plan for education | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 03/28/1995 |
| House tentatively approves overhaul of juvenile justice | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/23/1995 |
| 15 senators level blasts at lobbyist | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 03/23/1995 |
| House ready to debate youth crime bill | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 03/22/1995 |
| Deadbeat parents may get licenses suspended | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 03/21/1995 |
| Juvenile justice overhaul trimmed | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 03/19/1995 |
| Senate passes handgun bill on 23-7 vote | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 03/16/1995 |
| Tougher juvenile rules proposed | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 03/14/1995 |
| A&M's power plant draws lawmakers' ire | Houston Post | 03/13/1995 | |
| Legislators target incomplete A&M power-plant project | Dallas Morning News | Talley, O. | 03/12/1995 |
| Numbered uniforms | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 03/11/1995 | |
| Judicial redistricting poses a question on representation for AG | San Antonio Express News | Fuentes, D. | 03/09/1995 |
| School uniforms requirement backed by panel | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Doclar, M. | 03/03/1995 |
| Legislature intervenes in A&M-Tenneco plant lawsuit | Bryan Eagle | Whitely, C. | 03/02/1995 |
| A&M, firm told to settle dispute | Dallas Morning News | Talley, O. | 03/01/1995 |
| Texans: put reins on teens | Houston Chronicle | 02/25/1995 | |
| Panel eyes bill to revoke licenses of deadbeat parents | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 02/22/1995 |
| Bill would revoke various state licenses of those who don't pay child support | Dallas Morning News | 02/22/1995 | |
| Plan to revoke licenses of deadbeats is hit | Houston Chronicle | Tuell, S. | 02/22/1995 |
| Parents worry about license revocations | Houston Post | Lenz, M. | 02/22/1995 |
| Bills seek juvenile justice overhaul | Lubbock Avalanche Journal | Robbins, M. | 02/22/1995 |
| Bill limiting lawmakers' outside work clears panel | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 02/14/1995 |
| Plan would limit legislators' side jobs | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 02/14/1995 |
| Senators review juvenile programs | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 02/08/1995 |
| Revoking state licenses no cure-all for deadbeats | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Cheshire, A. | 02/06/1995 |
| School uniforms | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 02/04/1995 | |
| Governor says debate on lawsuit reform 'going to get hot' | San Antonio Express News | Fuentes, D. | 02/03/1995 |
| School uniforms | Houston Chronicle | 01/30/1995 | |
| Juvenile justice | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 01/28/1995 | |
| Teen lobbyists not impressed by Capitol visit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Kennedy, B. | 01/28/1995 |
| Tarrant teens share concerns with lawmakers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sullivan, K. | 01/26/1995 |
| Bill would set 24-hour wait for abortions | Austin American Statesman | 01/25/1995 | |
| Bush opposes bill to limit clinic protests | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 01/21/1995 |
| Three Tarrant senators face 1996 election | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 01/12/1995 |
| Judge selection pits accountability vs. merit | Beaumont Enterprise | Powers, J. | 01/11/1995 |
| Tarrant's legislators to focus on youth | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sullivan, K. | 01/03/1995 |
| Texas legislators prepare to scrutinize laws with family ties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 12/30/1994 |
| State to tighten laws on juvenile offenders | San Angelo Standard Times | Dietz, K. | 12/27/1994 |
| Lawmakers plan crackdown on violent teen offenders | Wichita Falls Record News | Dietz, K. | 12/20/1994 |
| Lawmakers to consider preventive measures, ways to punish young offenders more severely | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Dietz, K. | 12/18/1994 |
| Bivins named to powerful committee | Amarillo Globe-News | Robbins, M. | 12/14/1994 |
| High jobs in Senate go to GOP | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 12/14/1994 |
| Officials back new system for choosing Texas judges | Austin American Statesman | Elliot, D. | 11/30/1994 |
| Bullock panel proposes judge selection system | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Roser, M. | 11/30/1994 |
| Arlington senator has heart attack | Dallas Morning News | 11/03/1994 | |
| State Sen. Chris Harris has heart attack | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Brown, J. | 11/02/1994 |
| Legislator says Ballpark meant to be tax-exempt | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dilanian, K. | 10/22/1994 |
| Tax ememption reviewed in ballpark construction | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 10/21/1994 |
| State agency reviewing Ballpark tax situation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dilanian, K. | 10/21/1994 |
| GOP scolds those who made Bullock gala | Dallas Morning News | 09/25/1994 | |
| GOP senators rapped attending Bullock meet | San Antonio Express News | 09/25/1994 | |
| Republicans shouldn't support Democratic candidates | Dallas Morning News | Price, B. | 09/19/1994 |
| Legislators working even while on break | Wichita Falls Record News | Bullock, R. | 09/19/1994 |
| Christian groups may split from GOP | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Ray, S. | 09/17/1994 |
| Bullock reception draws GOP | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 09/14/1994 |
| Officials get no answers on 360 project | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Austin, J. | 09/02/1994 |
| Panel recommends tougher sentences for juveniles | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/31/1994 |
| Prison complex construction mired in mudslinging | Houston Post | Lenz, M. | 08/28/1994 |
| Child support enforcement takes a new tack | Austin American Statesman | Eskenazi, S. | 08/27/1994 |
| Redesign sought for youth site | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 08/24/1994 |
| Official: we need this prison | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 08/24/1994 |
| TYC chief wants school pool canceled | Houston Chronicle | Stewart, R. | 08/24/1994 |
| Redesign of state school urged | Dallas Morning News | 08/17/1994 | |
| Problems swamp construction at correctional facility | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 08/16/1994 |
| Sides clash over 'bungled project' | Austin American Statesman | Ward, M. | 08/16/1994 |
| Audit finds youth jail cost is over $400,000 a bed | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sanchez, C. | 08/16/1994 |
| TYC project gets one week to reorganize | Houston Chronicle | Walt, K. | 08/16/1994 |
| Lawmakers assail youth agency over facility's high costs | Houston Post | Lenz, M. | 08/16/1994 |
| Construction tab soars at state school | Houston Post | Lenz, M. | 08/15/1994 |
| Lawmakers not twiddling their thumbs | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Bullock, R. | 08/12/1994 |
| Legislators working hard to prepare for session | Amarillo Daily News | Bullock, R. | 08/10/1994 |
| Psych reform penalties to vanish | San Antonio Express News | Hendricks, B. | 07/14/1994 |
| Old statutes and young lawbreakers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Chapman, A. | 06/26/1994 |
| Juvenile justice hot topic for lawmakers | Abilene Reporter-News | 06/12/1994 | |
| Senators question Coke County as right spot for youth facility | Abilene Reporter-News | Ray, S. | 06/09/1994 |
| Official wants substance abuse code altered | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Ray, S. | 06/09/1994 |
| Texas' outdated juvenile justice system must be revamped | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Harris, C. | 06/09/1994 |
| Committee cites crisis in state juvenile justice | Tyler Morning Telegraph | 06/02/1994 | |
| Sen. Harris sued for malpractice | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Dilanian, K. | 04/23/1994 |
| Lawmaker defends ballpark bill | Dallas Morning News | Corchado, A. | 04/21/1994 |
| HIPD pushes for tougher laws on young offenders | Houston Chronicle | Morganfield, R. | 03/24/1994 |
| Members discuss problems within juvenile system | Amarillo Daily News | Robbins, M. | 02/23/1994 |
| Legislator switching parties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12/07/1993 | |
| GOP senators favor Bush's son for governor | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 08/18/1993 | |
| Trustees await word on new conflict rule | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Doclar, M. | 07/12/1993 |
| Richards signs last of legislation to reform psychiatric hospitals | Houston Chronicle | 06/21/1993 | |
| Senate approves compromise school funding proposal | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Cutbirth, J. | 05/28/1993 |
| Senate vote targets 2 MHMR schools | Dallas Morning News | Kuempel, G. | 05/23/1993 |
| Child-support bill up for Senate vote | Dallas Morning News | Hoppe, C. | 05/21/1993 |
| Senate votes to let graduates of 2 schools take bar exam | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Teeter, B. | 05/21/1993 |
| Legislature's new rules ease end of session | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Fahlgren-Torres, S. | 05/14/1993 |
| Texas Senate votes to shift property in school districts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Cutbirth, J. | 05/13/1993 |
| Property plan gains strength | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Cutbirth, J. | 05/12/1993 |
| Tarrant's 13 lawmakers filed 300 bills; 5 have become law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Gonzalez, J. | 05/07/1993 |
| Senate votes for sessions in off years | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sills, E. | 04/30/1993 |
| Senate OKs bill to deter youths from smoking | Dallas Morning News | Stutz, T. | 04/23/1993 |
| Senate plan drops Texas sodomy law | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sills, E. | 04/23/1993 |
| Bill gives tax shield to Texans | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Sills, E. | 04/21/1993 |
| Republican senators grill insurance counsel | Dallas Morning News | Slater, W. | 04/16/1993 |
| Texans need alimony | Amarillo Daily News | 04/14/1993 | |
| Amendment raises questions for events center | Amarillo Daily News | Boyd, D. | 04/04/1993 |
| Mental health care reforms | Tyler Morning Telegraph | 04/04/1993 | |
| State looks at Arlington club | Dallas Morning News | ST. PIERRE, N. | 04/03/1993 |
| State agency tries to detour limo liquor | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Delson, J. | 04/03/1993 |
| Redistricting hits problems in Legislature | Victoria Advocate | A.P. Wire | 01/03/1992 |
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Harris to run for McFarland's seat in state Senate
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Dallas Morning News | 11/22/89 | |
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Republican seeking post in Senate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Northcott, Kaye | 11/22/89 |