Daniel Setiawan

hot list: day 133May 23, 2011
Day 133 of the 82nd Texas Legislature LINE OF THE DAY “They’ve been slicing and dicing and attaching all kinds of dead bills to [...] Full Story
You Have the Right to NoodleMay 19, 2011
While the majority of the Senate members were caucusing over the budget this afternoon, a few Senators were discussing a bill which would make [...] Full Story
Hot List Day 129May 19, 2011
Day 129 of the 82nd Texas Legislature LINE OF THE DAY “Sanctuary cities is dead in the Senate.” Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa after senators [...] Full Story
hot list: day 127May 17, 2011
Day 127 of the 82nd Texas Legislature LINE OF THE DAY “I’m afraid that this gambling issue is being raised and it could hold [...] Full Story
Senate Votes to Tap Rainy Day FundMay 16, 2011
Just as the Senate was set to adjourn today, chief budget writer Steve Ogden appeared on the floor with a bill to use $3.97 [...] Full Story

The Baddest BillsJun 13, 2011
Every legislative session, Texas Observer reporters scour for the stupidest, funniest, slap-your-forehead ridiculous and downright unconstitutional bills proposed by Texas lawmakers. We chronicle these [...] Full Story
After Six-Year Fight, Perry Signs Voter ID into LawMay 27, 2011
After six years of fierce partisan battling, the legislative war over voter ID in Texas is officially over. Gov. Rick Perry signed the voter [...] Full Story
Alex Jones Leads Mob to the Doors of the SenateMay 25, 2011
The Senate’s decision to block HB 1937—the TSA “anti-groping bill” by Rep. David Simpson—brought a small mob of protestors to the Capitol today intent [...] Full Story
You Have the Right to NoodleMay 19, 2011
While the majority of the Senate members were caucusing over the budget this afternoon, a few Senators were discussing a bill which would make [...] Full Story
Senate Votes to Tap Rainy Day FundMay 16, 2011
Just as the Senate was set to adjourn today, chief budget writer Steve Ogden appeared on the floor with a bill to use $3.97 [...] Full Story