December 25 , 2005 - Washington Post
For Texas Football Playoffs, Bigger is Usually Better
Sylvia Moreno

December 24 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
With winning tennis, football teams, Park Cities celebrate Scots
Neighbors

December 23 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Letters to the Editor: Don't let injustice occur
Comments from Readers

December 17 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
20,000 angry fans get the last laugh
Editorial Board

December 15 , 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch to seek third term in Texas House.
Inside the Community

December 14 , 2005 - Waco-Herald Tribune
So long to football, and by the way....
By David G. Campbell

December 14 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Highland Park ticket skirmish.
Letters to the editor

December 13 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Business group issues good grades to lawmakers: Pro-business voting is improving, TAB says.
By Mike Ward

December 12 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
TAB scores lawmakers higher than 2003 session.
By Harvey Kronberg

December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
HP fans' playoff ticket gripes justified, legislator says
By Karen Brooks

December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Cold can't stop warm reception for new bridge
By Emily Ramshaw

December 9, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Friday Night Slights
By Mike Hailey

December 3, 2005 - Dallas Morning News - Neighbors
Banner Day: Bradfield raises Blue Ribbon Flag
By Staff Writer

November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
House Subcommittee to look into School Construction Bids
By Harvey Kronberg

November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Consolidation on the Agenda for House Public Ed
By Harvey Kronberg

November 23 , 2005 - The New York Times
Top Texas Court Voids School Financing System
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - The Guardian
Texas Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - FoxNews.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - LATimes.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - WashingtonPost.com
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 21 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Panel on Education, taxes all business
By Terrence Stutz

November 12 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School Day: State legislator acts as principal for a day at Woodrow Wilson
By Liz Mackinnon

November 8 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick insists school reforms go with funding
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
To Miller, '07 challenger resembles one from '02
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 10, 2005 - Legal Times
A Lifelong Texan Called to Serve
By T.R. Goldman and Lily Henning

October 10, 2005 - Wall Street Journal Editorial Page
Miers Remorse: Conservatives are right to be skeptical
By John Fund on the Trail

October 10 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Nate Crain announces intention to resign, George as interim chair
By Harvey Kronberg

Septembert 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Bush library bidders talk about offered sites
By David Wethe

September 8, 2005- Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters

September 1, 2005 - Quorum Report
Crain puts kibosh on rumors of Duell and Branch primary challengers
By Harvey Kronberg

August 25, 2005- Park Cities People
GOP Women Sponsor Family Picnic
By Jessica Hoover

August 24, 2005 - smudailycampus.com
TABC launches pilot program
By Mark Norris

August 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks

August 21, 2005 - Denton Record-Chronicle
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks

August 18, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Special Session Players
By Mike Hailey

August 18, 2005 - Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women to host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters

August 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Familiar odors
Ft. Worth Star Telegram

August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Special House panel approves new bills on schools, taxes. Proposals similar to those already defeated this month.
By Terrence Stutz

August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick ads widen GOP rift. He blasts school finance plan; Dewhurst aides call spots 'misleading'
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and KAREN BROOKS

August 11, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Lawmakers change summer plans
By Allie Rasmus

August 11, 2005 - Quorum Report
The Senate gave us the Null Set, Branch tells committee
By Harvey Kronberg

August 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick: Senate bill feeble, doomed. He repeats call for end of session; Dewhurst still hopes for progress
By Terrence Stutz

August 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Hands Off

text only
By Karen Brooks

July 28, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch's Bill
Our Town

July 26, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch: HB 2 Reverses Divisive Robin Hood System. Clearing up misunderstandings about Highland Park and other excessive recapture districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

July 24, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Legislature Power Rankings: Conference Negotiators Ride Power Surge Amid Ongoing School Finance Challenge
By Mike Hailey

July 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Squeaky wheel
By Karen Brooks

July 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers shelve tax bill for now. They press on with school funding as 2nd session looms
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT

July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Steps to make school finance negotiations private are criticized
By CHRISTY HOPPE and KAREN BROOKS

July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Deal needed today to avoid 3rd session
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and TERRENCE STUTZ

July 17, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
School finance plan stuck on wealth-sharing. Special session ends Wednesday - PDF
By Jason Embry

July 17, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Oil and gas industry defends opposition to tax trade-off. Governor says legislators taking a political risk if they vote 'no' - PDF
By Clay Robinson and Janey Elliott

July 17, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst says tax deal close. Share-the-wealth continues to be sticking point with negotiators. - PDF
Associated Press

July 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Whiff of a deal on HB2? - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

July 16, 2005 - San Antonio Express
Rich would get richer in school plan. Dallas' Highland Park district could pocket millions more-PDF
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo

July 14, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week

July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Karen Brooks: The Perry Factor
By Karen Brooks

July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Proposal reduces money planned for education. Bill would cut up to $500 million for new programs, teacher pay.
By TERRENCE STUTZ

June 29, 2005 - Guardian Unlimited
Texas House OKs Education Overhaul Bill - PDF
By April Castro

June 29, 2005 - CNN.com
Texas House approves education bill - PDF
Associated Press

June 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House approves school plan. Bill to overhaul finance, give teachers incentives, push back start of class - PDF
By Terrence Stutz

June 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Park Cities all set for another banner 4th of July parade, party - PDF
By Kristen Holland

June 24, 2005 - San Antonio Express News
Education plans moving to House, Senate floors
By Gary Scharrer

June 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House GOP's tax plan stalls. Meanwhile, committees in both chambers pass school finance bills - PDF
By Robert T. Garrett and Terrence Stutz

June 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance: Here we go again. Special session begins today; Perry has plan, and so do legislators - PDF
By Terrance Stutz and Christy Hoppe

June 20, 2005 - nbc5i.com
Special Session Under Way On School Finance - PDF
nbc5i.com

June 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dousing a drama for Dallas - PDF
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

June 19, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
How Austin fared on the state's major problems - PDF
Legislative Leaderboard

June 15, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Investing in Texas' future. State legislators backed research and technology - PDF
By Kern Wildenthal

June 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Tax district OK'd for downtown projects - PDF
By Dave Levinthal

June 09, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch wants to get back to work. Lawmaker talks to Park Cities People about why a school finance deal didn't get done - PDF
By Jason Heid

June 06, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the week. - PDF
Vol. 22, Issue 1

June 05, 2005 - Waco Tribune-Herald
House Democrats didn't skip town on school finance debate, but offered alternative - PDF
By Dan Genz

June 02, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers get an earful. Constituents vent anger over failure to overhaul school financing system. - PDF
By Jessica Leeder

May 31, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Time runs out on Legislature. Many Frustrated by failure to fix school finance; leaders weigh options. - PDF
By Terrance Stutz

May 31, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers are left with unfinished business after a 140-day race to the finish line - PDF
By Janet Elliott and Polly Ross Hughes

May 30, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Texas Legislators 2005 - PDF
By Mike Hailey

May 30, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House, Senate trade blame. Special session possible after clock runs out on school finance, tax relief talks. - PDF
By Terrance Stutz and Karen Brooks

May 29, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Craddick says some movement on HB 2; None on HB3. No point to an immediate special session given chasm on HB 3, says Speaker. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 29, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dewhurst and Senators say Craddick killed agreement authorized by his Conferees. Call the coroner. The twitching of HB2 is now officially rigor mortis. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 28, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Perry Joins in Negotiations on HB2 and 3. Guv's staff promises that talks will continue through weekend. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Doin' the '06 shuffle. If Hutchison chases Perry, others will hustle not to be left standing. - PDF
By Wayne Slater

May 24, 2005 - News8Austin
Solutions still needed for HB2, HB3 - PDF
By Allie Rasmus

May 24, 2005 - ParkCities News
Rep. Dan Branch named School Finance Conferee - PDF
News Article

May 22, 2005 - The Monitor
When to hold school elections still undecided - PDF
By Elizabeth Pierson

May 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Down but not out in waning moments - PDF
Editorial

May 20, 2005 - Austin Chronicle
It Just Doesn't Add Up. As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again - PDF
By Amy Smith

May 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Budget Committee Chooses to Cut School Facilities Funding. Slight increase in funding school construction in poorest districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Conference Committee Breaks into Work Groups-Two work groups plan to meet all day on sets of issues - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 18, 2005 - KWTX 10 Waco
Lawmakers Chosen To Negotiate School Funding Bills - PDF
News Report

May 17, 2005 - San Antonio Express
House gives approval to controversial abortion bill - PDF
By Lomi Kriel

May 17, 2005 - Denton Record Chronicle
Dewhurst appoints senators to negotiate school funding with House
Associated Press

May 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Absence of Hispanics on HB 2 Conference Committee stirs response. 45 percent of public shcool population is Hispanic. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

May 14, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Craddick partisan on conferee picks. No Democrats or minorities on panel to fine-tune school finance bill - PDF
By Janet Elliott

May 14, 2005 - San Antonio Express
House education committees lack women, minorities - PDF
By Peggy Fikac

May 14, 2005 - Austin-American Statesman
Craddick and Dewhurst tussle over taxes. Legislative leaders trade jabs over school finance measures - PDF
By W. Gardner Selby

May 14, 2005 - Sherman-Denison Herald
Legislative leaders bicker over tax bill - PDF
By April Castro

May 13, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Democrats Come Up Empty on House Conferee Teams on Schools and Taxes - PDF
By Mike Hailey

May 13, 2005 - Denton Record Chronicle
Legislative leaders bickering over school finance - PDF
By April Castro

May 12, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
House backs change in 10% rule - PDF
By Jeffrey Gilbert

May 11, 2005 - WFAA.com
State's Democrats, 'at a low ebb', hoping to rebuild. 2 Years after fleeing to Ardmore, they have a plan but lack big names - PDF
By Wayne Slater

May 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House OKs admissions law limit - PDF
By Holly K. Hacker

May 09, 2005 - Insurance Journal
Texas Representative, Police Chiefs Appeal to Lt. Governor for Help with Auto Burglary Bill
Insurance Journal - USA

May 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Rah emotions in Austin. Limits on sexually suggestive routines face uncertain future in Senate - PDF
By Karen Brooks

April 28, 2005 - Westlake Picayune
Baxter, Branch address public school finance. Town hall meeting brings out Westlake residents - PDF
By Dane Anderson

April 21, 2005 - Park Cities People
Dangers Loom in Legislation. Beware calendar mandates, statewide property tax - PDF
By Cathy Bryce

April 21, 2005 - Park Cities People
HPISD Opposes Calendar Changes. State Senate considers forcing districts to start school Sept. 6 - PDF
By Jessica Hoover

April 21, 2005 - McKinney Courier-Gazette
Bill would expand indigent health care - PDF
By Krystal De Los Santos

April 14, 2005 - Park Cities People
A Letter to Rep. Charlie Geren. Attacks on HPISD are "embarrasing and shameful" - PDF
By Peter Foster

April 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Vote reform backed from the Red to the Rio - PDF
Editorial

April 12, 2005 - The Daily Texan
Bills address top 10 law - PDF
By Kathy Adams

April 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bills could pack Texas prisons. Stiffer penalties sought for meth, car burglary despite crowding fears - PDF
By Dave Michaels

April 09, 2005 - The Herald-Zeitung
School funding problem still up in the air - PDF
By Leigh Jones

April 2005 - Communicologist, Vol. 31, No. 2
Wandering Around the West Wing - PDF
By Donise Pearson

April 07, 2005 - Park Cities People
HPISD Leaders Oppose State Tax: Rep. Branch sounds off at HPHS town hall - PDF
By Jessica Hoover

April Issue, 2005 - Texas Monthly
Behind the lines: New taxes to offset tax cuts for the rich and no new revenue for the schoolchildren of Texas? The Legislature must be back in session. - PDF
By Paul Burka

March 31, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch to Host School Finance Town Hall. Representative to discuss options at Highland Park High School - PDF
By Jessica Hoover

March 31, 2005 - Park Cities People
Equity - NOT Equality. A statewide property tax is the worst possible answer to Robin Hood - PDF
Editorial

March 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Let the Sun Shine: Senate panel hears record-vote measure - PDF
Editorial

March 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House OKs tougher car-burglary charge. Crime would be felony with state prison time; doubts raised in Senate - PDF
By Karen Brooks

March 24, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Absence makes the Quorum Grow Smaller - PDF
Editorial

March 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Daniel in the lions den - PDF
IN THE MIX

March 22, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Branch Eyes Out-of-State Escapes with New Definition of Quorum
By Mike Hailey

March 20, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Austin effort to improve schools disappoints again. What do lawmakers hope paltry funding will achieve?
By F. SCOTT MCCOWN

March 17, 2005 - Park Cities People
Trouble with School Finance Bill: New unfunded mandates erode $3 billion of funding - PDF
By Cathy Bryce

March 17, 2005 - Park Cities People
Park Cities Leaders Disagree on School Funding: Legislators claim there's $3.9 billion more, HPISD says mandates reduce new money to zero - PDF
By Jessica Hoover

March 16, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Perot pushes technology for schools
By KAREN BROOKS

March 14, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
As Bullock once did, Geren puts Texas ahead of his party
By William McKenzie

March 14, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Teachers rally at Capitol over HB 2
By Allie Rasmus

March 14, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
Legislators cool to voting change
By Lomi Kriel

March 12, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
School overhaul clears House, heads to Senate
By Peggy Fikac

March 12, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Legislators use mixture of recorded, non-recorded votes
By KELLEY SHANNON

March 11, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Debate stalls, collapses as leaders revisit business tax. Bill would expand franchise levy, no longer require tax on payroll.
By Jason Embry

March 11, 2005 - The Daily Texan
VIEWPOINT: Diversity guaranteed? Without affirmative action, the top 10 percent rule should be capped, not eliminated
OPINION

March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Notes from the Legislature. IN THE MIX : Four little words - PDF
By Karen Brooks

March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
New school finance plan revealed in House. GOP leaders try to allay business concerns with triple-option tax.
By TERRENCE STUTZ

March 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House passes school finance plan. Senate still to take up issue
By TERRENCE STUTZ

March 09, 2005 - McAllen Monitor
Education bill debate continues - PDF
By Elizabeth Pierson

March 09, 2005 - Quorum Report
EQUITY CENTER LAWYER SAYS HB2 IGNORES THE COURTS
By Harvey Kronberg

March 09, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Recapture limits preserved amid school finance debate
By Elizabeth Pierson

March 09, 2005 - Lufkin Daily News
EDITORIAL: On the record
Opinion

March 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Analysis: Tax bill would benefit richest. Burden would rise 5% for poorest 1.7 million households in state - PDF
By Robert T. Garrett

March 08, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Lawmakers push for recorded votes on bills - PDF
By Kelley Shannon, Associated Press

March 08, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Democrats' plan for school funding rejected. House nears vote on GOP proposal; debate centers on pay, taxes. - PDF
By Terrence Stutz

March 08, 2005 - San Antonio Express-News
In Session: Recorded vote bills are brought forward
Compiled from staff and wire reports

March 08, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
GOP pushes for school reform package. Craddick presses bills; House takes up finance system overhaul today - PDF
By Terrence Stutz and Karen Brooks

March 07, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Bills on recording votes get to a committee for first time. 2 accountability measures advance to a House panel for consideration
By Jeffrey Gilbert

March 07, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Roadmap to the House
Texas Weekly

March 07, 2005 - Park Cities News
Keeping an eye on the Legislature's school finance bill - PDF
By Dr. Cathy Bryce

March 07, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Recorded votes discussed: Two lawmakers make case for amendments before House panel - PDF
By Christy Hoppe

March 07, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
79th LEGISLATURE - Roundup: Pay raise debate set; senators want emergency status
From Staff and Wire Reports

March 07, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram.com
State editorial roundup: Austin American-Statesman on legislators' voting trends.
The Associated Press

March 06, 2005 - Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial: Recorded votes head to panel: Texans must demand reform - PDF
Editorial

March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Hearing set for recorded votes: Amendments would require log of lawmakers' actions
By KAREN BROOKS

March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Tom Craddick: Texas legislators committed to openness and accountability
By Tom Craddick

March 06, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Linda Camin: There's no excuse (good enough) not to record votes
By Linda Camin

March 06, 2005 - The Quorum Report
SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARM THEMSELVES FOR BATTLE: gather ammunition for the floor fight on Tuesday. - PDF
by Harvey Kronberg

March 05, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House bill is no fix, school officials say: Panel's leader disputes assertions that funding would fall short in plan
By KIM BREEN

March 05, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Calendar issue draws concerns: Some critical of bill's mandating start of school after Labor Day
By KIM BREEN

March 04, 2005 - The Austin Chronicle
School Finance Bill Heads for the Floor - PDF
By Kimberly Reeves

March 03, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Money May Not be Everything, But . . . .
by Dave McNeely

March 03, 2005 - Highland Park ISD
Keeping an eye on the Legislature’s school finance bill
by Dr. Cathy Bryce

March 02, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
Branch: On school finance, we can't use a selective definition of 'equity'
By Dan Branch, TEXAS HOUSE MEMBER

March 02, 2005 - Kansas City.com
House school finance bill breeds critics galore - PDF
By R.A. Dyer, Knight Ridder Newspapers

March 02, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Education bill moves to House floor: Educators call it worst since 'chicken pox' - PDF
by Elizabeth Pierson

March 01, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Party-line vote sends school finance bill to full House: Educators, Democrats say measure doesn't add enough funding
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT

March 01, 2005 - The Quorum Report
HB 2 HEADS TO COMMITTEE VOTE WITH OPPOSITION: Various groups lay out concerns - PDF
by Harvey Kronberg

March 01, 2005 - The Brownsville Herald
Civil rights leaders say bills hurt Hispanics - PDF
by Elizabeth Pierson

February 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Rich, poor schools oppose funding plan: Advocates for wealthy, poor districts call House plan inadequate
By TERRENCE STUTZ

February 28, 2005 - The Daily Texan
School finance bill would ease pressure on property taxes
by Ryan Penner

February 28, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Wobbly, but Still in Motion
Texas Weekly

February 27, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
True equity covers range of factors - PDF
Letters

February 22, 2005 - Capitol Inside
State Rep. Dan Branch makes case at news conference for school plan - photo
By Mike Hailey

February 22, 2005 - Quorum Report
COMMITTEE TAKES UP HB 2 "PROPOSALS" AIMED AT UNDERMINING SCHOOL AND TEACHER ADVOCATES
By Harvey Kronberg

February 22, 2005 - Quorum Report
PITTS PROPOSES STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX TO ENSURE EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
By Harvey Kronberg

February 19, 2005 - TheMonitor.com
Expert: Exams better after break
By Elizabeth Pierson

February 16, 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Battle brewing over fairness of school plan: Some districts would see huge windfall.
By Jason Embry

February 13, 2005 - El Paso Times
Taxes will rise (But whose?). Legislators struggle to pay for schools.
By Gary Scharrer and Dave Burge

February 13, 2005 - San Antonio Express
School funding debate is an education in balance
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo

February 10, 2005 - Quorum Report
ATTORNEY SAYS HB2 MAY NOT SOLVE DIETZ'S DE FACTO STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX RULING
By Harvey Kronberg

February 10, 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch re-appointed to House Appropriations and Public Education Committees
Park Cities News

February 09, 2005 - Quorum Report
GRUSENDORF TOUTS EQUITY GAINS UNDER HB 2
by Harvey Kronberg

February 07, 2005 - Quorum Report
LBB RECOMMENDS ROLLING BACK ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIVES
by Harvey Kronberg

February 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bill would set later school start date. Teacher merit pay plan, overhaul of student testing also sought
By TERRENCE STUTZ

February 02, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces

February 01, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Citizens Council could tip strong-mayor debate
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.

February 2005 - Childrens Medical Center Dallas
Children's first in state to receive pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center status - PDF
News Briefs

January 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Change Agents: Junior House members can fix school finance
Balls over to you.

January 19, 2005 - The Quorum Report
SOUTH TEXAS LAWMAKERS AND LOCAL PAPER DIFFER OVER STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAXES: Debate underway in the Valley on equity versus local control
By Harvey Kronberg

January 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Too early to talk about 2006 Statewide elections?
By GROMERS JEFFERS JR.

January 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Former county commissioner having Capitol time in new job
By GROMERS JEFFERS JR

January 17, 2005 - Texas Lawyer
For the Record: Legislative Votes, Efficiency and the Right to Know -PDF-
by Evan Fitzmaurice

January 14, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Legislative Reforms: On Thursday, Texas House of Representatives members passed a measure to record all non-ceremonial votes.
by Allie Rasmus

January 14, 2005 - McAllen Monitor
Legislature strengthens record votes -PDF-
by Elizabeth Pierson

January 14, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
State Senate, House OK rule calling for recorded votes
by Christy Hoppe

January 14, 2005 - Fort Worth Star-telegram
New legislative rules call for more recorded votes -PDF-
by R.A. Dyer

January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Records of votes may rise. Lawmakers to consider new rules, but some groups want more
by Christy Hoppe

January 13, 2005 - WFAA-TV
Opinions vary on school finance plan
By BRAD WATSON / WFAA-TV

January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
For Dallas delegation, new leaders. Area legislators also extend their group - but not as far as FW
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.Staff Writer / The Dallas Morning News

January 13, 2005 - Park Cities People
School Finance to Dominate Legislature. Consensus may prove elusive for state lawmakers. -PDF-
by Brent Flynn

January 13, 2005 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers let in some sunshine: The public will have better access to their voting records -PDF-
By Janet Elliott and Clay Robison

January 13, 2005 - DentonRC.com News
Senators' school finance plan could hit road block in House -PDF-
by April Castro / Associated Press

January 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Senate considers recording more votes
By CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning News

January 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance tops Legislature agenda
By CHRISTY HOPPE and TERRENCE STUTZ

January 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas delegation strong despite losses: Marchant, Wolens gone, but Shapiro, West have key roles
By GROMER JEFFERS JR.

January 10, 2005 - Dallas Business Journal
Exclusive Reports: School finance to dominate agenda
by Stephanie Patrick

January 10, 2005 - Amarillo.com News
Lawmakers to decide on recording their votes -PDF-
by Jennifer Wilson

January 09, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
It's back: school finance. Legislators have short time to turn in solution to educational funding
by Terrence Stutz

January 07, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Taxes in Texas: We can afford a bit more to save our schools -PDF-
Viewpoints

January 04, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Gazing into 2005: Leaders predict challenges similar to those faced in '04 but see a number of positive signs
From Staff Reports

December 25 , 2005 - Washington Post
For Texas Football Playoffs, Bigger is Usually Better
Sylvia Moreno

December 24 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
With winning tennis, football teams, Park Cities celebrate Scots
Neighbors

December 23 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Letters to the Editor: Don't let injustice occur
Comments from Readers

December 17 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
20,000 angry fans get the last laugh
Editorial Board

December 15 , 2005 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch to seek third term in Texas House.
Inside the Community

December 14 , 2005 - Waco-Herald Tribune
So long to football, and by the way....
By David G. Campbell

December 14 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Highland Park ticket skirmish.
Letters to the editor

December 13 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Business group issues good grades to lawmakers: Pro-business voting is improving, TAB says.
By Mike Ward

December 12 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
TAB scores lawmakers higher than 2003 session.
By Harvey Kronberg

December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
HP fans' playoff ticket gripes justified, legislator says
By Karen Brooks

December 10 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Cold can't stop warm reception for new bridge
By Emily Ramshaw

December 9, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Friday Night Slights
By Mike Hailey

December 3, 2005 - Dallas Morning News - Neighbors
Banner Day: Bradfield raises Blue Ribbon Flag
By Staff Writer

November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
House Subcommittee to look into School Construction Bids
By Harvey Kronberg

November 30 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Consolidation on the Agenda for House Public Ed
By Harvey Kronberg

November 23 , 2005 - The New York Times
Top Texas Court Voids School Financing System
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - The Guardian
Texas Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - FoxNews.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - LATimes.com
Texas Supreme Court Says Property Tax Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - WashingtonPost.com
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 22 , 2005 - Austin American Statesman
Texas Property Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
By April Castro - Associated Press Writer

November 21 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Panel on Education, taxes all business
By Terrence Stutz

November 12 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School Day: State legislator acts as principal for a day at Woodrow Wilson
By Liz Mackinnon

November 8 , 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick insists school reforms go with funding
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
To Miller, '07 challenger resembles one from '02
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 10, 2005 - Legal Times
A Lifelong Texan Called to Serve
By T.R. Goldman and Lily Henning

October 10, 2005 - Wall Street Journal Editorial Page
Miers Remorse: Conservatives are right to be skeptical
By John Fund on the Trail

October 10 , 2005 - The Quorum Report
Nate Crain announces intention to resign, George as interim chair
By Harvey Kronberg

Septembert 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Bush library bidders talk about offered sites
By David Wethe

September 8, 2005- Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters

September 1, 2005 - Quorum Report
Crain puts kibosh on rumors of Duell and Branch primary challengers
By Harvey Kronberg

August 25, 2005- Park Cities People
GOP Women Sponsor Family Picnic
By Jessica Hoover

August 24, 2005 - smudailycampus.com
TABC launches pilot program
By Mark Norris

August 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks

August 21, 2005 - Denton Record-Chronicle
School finance failure may spur turnover
By Karen Brooks

August 18, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Top Special Session Players
By Mike Hailey

August 18, 2005 - Park Cities News
Park Cities Republican Women to host family picnic at Goar Park
By Peter H. Waters

August 16, 2005 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Familiar odors
Ft. Worth Star Telegram

August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Special House panel approves new bills on schools, taxes. Proposals similar to those already defeated this month.
By Terrence Stutz

August 12, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick ads widen GOP rift. He blasts school finance plan; Dewhurst aides call spots 'misleading'
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and KAREN BROOKS

August 11, 2005 - News 8 Austin
Lawmakers change summer plans
By Allie Rasmus

August 11, 2005 - Quorum Report
The Senate gave us the Null Set, Branch tells committee
By Harvey Kronberg

August 11, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Craddick: Senate bill feeble, doomed. He repeats call for end of session; Dewhurst still hopes for progress
By Terrence Stutz

August 10, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music: Hands Off

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By Karen Brooks

July 28, 2005 - Park Cities People
Branch's Bill
Our Town

July 26, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Dan Branch: HB 2 Reverses Divisive Robin Hood System. Clearing up misunderstandings about Highland Park and other excessive recapture districts. - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

July 24, 2005 - Capitol Inside
Legislature Power Rankings: Conference Negotiators Ride Power Surge Amid Ongoing School Finance Challenge
By Mike Hailey

July 21, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Squeaky wheel
By Karen Brooks

July 20, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers shelve tax bill for now. They press on with school funding as 2nd session looms
By TERRENCE STUTZ and ROBERT T. GARRETT

July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Steps to make school finance negotiations private are criticized
By CHRISTY HOPPE and KAREN BROOKS

July 18, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Deal needed today to avoid 3rd session
By ROBERT T. GARRETT and TERRENCE STUTZ

July 17, 2005 - Austin American-Statesman
School finance plan stuck on wealth-sharing. Special session ends Wednesday - PDF
By Jason Embry

July 17, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle
Oil and gas industry defends opposition to tax trade-off. Governor says legislators taking a political risk if they vote 'no' - PDF
By Clay Robinson and Janey Elliott

July 17, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst says tax deal close. Share-the-wealth continues to be sticking point with negotiators. - PDF
Associated Press

July 17, 2005 - The Quorum Report
Whiff of a deal on HB2? - PDF
By Harvey Kronberg

July 16, 2005 - San Antonio Express
Rich would get richer in school plan. Dallas' Highland Park district could pocket millions more-PDF
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo

July 14, 2005 - Texas Weekly
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week

July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Karen Brooks: The Perry Factor
By Karen Brooks

July 13, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Proposal reduces money planned for education. Bill would cut up to $500 million for new programs, teacher pay.
By TERRENCE STUTZ

June 29, 2005 - Guardian Unlimited
Texas House OKs Education Overhaul Bill - PDF
By April Castro

June 29, 2005 - CNN.com
Texas House approves education bill - PDF
Associated Press

June 29, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House approves school plan. Bill to overhaul finance, give teachers incentives, push back start of class - PDF
By Terrence Stutz

June 28, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
Park Cities all set for another banner 4th of July parade, party - PDF
By Kristen Holland

June 24, 2005 - San Antonio Express News
Education plans moving to House, Senate floors
By Gary Scharrer

June 23, 2005 - Dallas Morning News
House GOP's tax plan stalls. Meanwhile, committees in both chambers pass<