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2003
 

 

 

 

 
  December 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Wolens says he won't seek re-election
by Terrence Stutz & Robert T. Garrett
  December 3, 2003 - Associated Press
Candidate filing for 2004 elections begins
by Associated Press
 

December 2, 2003 - Quorum Report.com
Let the fun begin
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.

  November 25, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Taxes on table for school funding
by Terence Stutz
  November 14, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Reforming school finance will depend on business
by Lee Cullum
  October 13, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Reorganize bill goes to Perry
by Pegy Fikac
  October 8, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Democrats howl at moving primary date
by Ken Herman
  October 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Hopes for early primary fade
by Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
  September 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
'Silence' law joins pledges in school routine
by Emily Ramshaw
  August 18, 2003 - Newsweek
Perspectives
by Rep. Dan Branch
  August 17, 2003 - Washington Post
Texas students will pledge allegiance to the flags
by Karin Bruillard
  August 11, 2003 - Texas Weekly
Hide and seek, with limits
by Staff
  August 8, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Bill proposed to change legislative quorum rules
by Staff
  August 8, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawsuits filed over legilative standoff
by John Moritz
  August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Know the pledge to the Texas flag? Kids will
by Brian Anderson
  August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst to Dems: Enough is enough
by Wayne Sltaer & Terrence Stutz
  July 24, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
UT system pay drawing closer look
by Sharon Jayson
  July 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Pledge, minute of silence legislation sets forth core values
by Dan Branch
  June 5, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Legislators face school work this summer
by Terrence Stutz
  June 2, 2003 - Capitol Inside.com
Best of the Legislature
by Mike Hailey
  June 2003 - D Magazine
Man of the House
by Shad Rowe
  May 31, 2003 - El Paso Times
State keeps Robin Hood 'retirement plan' alive
by Gary Scharrer
  May 29, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Moment of silence in schools now law
by Melissa Drosjack
  May 23, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch responds
by Rep. Dan Branch
  May 18, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
Legislature: Week in review
by Staff
  May 17, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Robin Hood fate still uncertain
by Lee Cullum
  May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats back in Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
  May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State representatives look for peace, common ground
by April Castro
  May 16, 2003 - Inside Politics
Runaway Democrats return to Texas House
by CNN & Kate Snow, Anchorperson
  May 15, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats set to return to Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles
  May 15, 2003 - AOL News
Texas Democrats go into hiding
by April Castro
  May 15, 2003 - London Times
Fugitives hide out at the Holiday Inn
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
  May 14, 2003 - USA Today
Front Page | Dems flee Texas to avoid redistricting
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
  May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Front Page
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
  May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Texas' Republicans fume; Democrats remain AWOL
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.
  May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Transcript
by CNN
  May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Video
by CNN
  May 14, 2003- Capitol Inside.com
House Republicans take a crash course in creativity while absent Democrats go live from the Holiday Inn
by Mike Hailey
  May 13, 2003 - Bloomberg News
Renegade Texas lawmakers vow to hide out, block bill
by Darrell Preston
  May 13, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Over 50 Texas Democrats still hiding out
by Associated Press
  May 13, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Senate proposal has several worrisome problems
by Rep. Dan Branch
  May 13, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Transcript
by CNN
  May 12, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Video
by CNN
  May 13, 2003 - CBS News
Texas Democrats flee to Oklahoma
by CBS News
 

May 13, 2003 - ABC News
Over 50 Texas Democrats remain on the lam
by ABC News

  May 12, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When allegiance is demanded
by Mike Hailey
  May 11, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Bill changes primary day for Texans
by Associated Press
  May 9, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
House favors earlier primary
by Pete Slover
  May 8, 2003 - Abilene Reporter-News
Moving primaries in wrong direction
by Editorial staff
  May 8, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Local school districts would support mandator pledge, minute of silence
by Paris Achen
  May 7, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
House oks daily pledge in schools
by Melissa Drosjack
  May 7, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Moment of silence: Bill passes after debate
by Associated Press
  May 7, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Moment of silence bill passes House
by Staff
  May 7, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Opposing a minute of silence
by Staff
  May 7, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Representative developing a high profile
by Leif Strickland
  May 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State House oks school pledge bill
by George Kuempel
  May 6, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Required pledge bill tentatively approved
by Melissa Drosjack
  May 2, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
by R.G. Ratcliffe
  April 27, 2003 - Austin American-Statesman
Democrats support holding presidential primary earlier
by Ken Herman
  April 23, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In defense of legislation
by Editorial Staff
  April 22, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House members start shifting attention to school finance
by John Kirsch
  April 18, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Early end to school finance law?
by Terrence Stutz
  April 15, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
School pledge requirement nears
by Melissa Drosjack
  April 12, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst circulates school finance proposal: Plan offers amendment to halt 'Robin Hood' tax sharing among districts
by Robert T. Garrett
  April 2, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
House panel back bill requiring moment of silence, pledge
by Peggy Fikac
  April 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Panel passes minute of silence for Texas schools
by Staff
  March 28, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Medicaid proposals upset hospitals
by Laura Beil
  March 27, 2003 - Park Cities People
A freshman with clout
by Dena Hill
  March 20, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Rising star keeps it simple
by Lee Cullum
  February 24, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Lawmakers dig in for fight over spending
by Associated Press
  February 22, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Budget writers tell education chief to cut more from funding
by Associated Press
  February 6, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Watch action away from budget battle
by Dave McNeely
  February 5, 2003 - El Paso Times
Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
by Gary Scharrer
  February 5, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State panel votes to end 'Robin Hood'
by John Kirsch
 

February 5, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
'Robin Hood' faces death
by Lucy Hood

  February 5, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Panel votes to end school finance system
by Laylan Copelin
  January 31, 2003 - Waco Tribune
Committee assignments turn over
by Jason Embry
  January 31, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Craddock sets panel lineups
by Pete Slover

 

 

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