Liz Farmer
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Hot List: Day 123 of the Legislature
Some legislation made it over the hurdle and others whimpered their goodbyes, at least for now. Some bills may resurface as amendments, anything to get it through. Full Story -
Pressure from Perry Ensures Dead End to Auto Registration Fee Hike
With conservative representative pitted against one another, two camps emerged–one with Darby and one with Gov. Rick Perry who opposes any fees. Full Story -
Direct Quote: Warren Chisum Among Friends
"First of all you have to recognize that you're not a decision maker, but you can influence decisions." Full Story -
Lawmakers Help Republican Donor Unveil Federal Suit Against Obamacare
Flanked by 25 Republican legislators at the Capitol this morning, a conservative attorney announced his plans to file a privately funded lawsuit against Obamacare in federal court. Full Story -
Senate Passes Bill Cutting High School Tests, Creating New Diploma Paths
After a delay Friday, the Senate finally passed House Bill 5, the session's big education bill limiting state testing in high school and altering high school graduation plans. Full Story
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Direct Quote: Warren Chisum Among Friends
"First of all you have to recognize that you're not a decision maker, but you can influence decisions." Full Story -
State Government Hoarding, Not Spending Clean-Air Money
Budget-writers at the Capitol leave the vast majority of the money unspent in special accounts while the underfunded air quality programs languish. Full Story
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