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Daily Legislative Clipping Service for May 16, 2012 Select another date

The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
Cruz consistent, compelling conservative Austin American Statesman  Editorial 05/16/12  
Promoting the business of cancer research Dallas Morning News  Editorial 05/16/12 1 TX bill
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson suspends top aide, investigates email about gay former staffer Dallas Morning News  Gillman, T. 05/16/12  
Steven Staley capital case reveals another glaring flaw in Texas death penalty Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 05/16/12  
Who should fill Hutchison's boots? Houston Chronicle  Editorial 05/16/12  
U.S. House seats draw competition San Antonio Express News  Editorial 05/16/12  
LCRA changed quickly to react to shifting reality Austin American Statesman  Timmerman, T. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Let's look at the efficiency of public education spending Houston Chronicle  Hammond, B. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Texas makes progress in higher education accessibility San Antonio Express News  Perry, R. 05/16/12 3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Parole rates surge to avoid unsupervised releases Austin American Statesman  Ward, M. 05/16/12 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Texas Senate District 5 candidates tout conservative records Austin American Statesman  Wermund, B. 05/16/12  
Hecht opponent sues to halt ballot printing Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Carona’s fundraiser for West raises eyebrows in Dallas Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 05/16/12  
Hunt Realty and Texas Teachers to invest in property loans Dallas Morning News  Brown, S. 05/16/12  
State leaders unveil 2012 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Smith, D. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Perry mum on approval of Univ. of Texas president Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Weber, P. 05/16/12  
Education, healthcare major issues in GOP race for Texas House District 97 Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Nishimura, S. 05/16/12  
Eyewitness procedure flawed in DeLuna murder case, lawmakers say Houston Chronicle  Turner, A. 05/16/12 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
While touting higher-ed accountability, Perry responds to UT rumors Houston Chronicle  Lloyd, J. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Ways sought to boost state's health workers Houston Chronicle  Kever, J. 05/16/12  
Election for state House seat pits Huberty, Jordan Houston Chronicle  Jones, A. 05/16/12  
US Rep. Johnson puts chief of staff on leave Houston Chronicle  Merchant, N. 05/16/12  
Abbott staying mum about his ambitions San Antonio Express News  Hicks, N. 05/16/12  
Panel to debate pros, cons of government regulation of groundwater San Antonio Express News  McDonald, C. 05/16/12 1 doc(s)
Early voting begins with a whisper Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 05/15/12  
Primary offers plenty for Republicans who vote Midland Reporter Telegram  Editorial 05/15/12  
Sales taxed: No reason for an online seller to have an unfair advantage Longview News-Journal  Editorial 05/15/12 2 doc(s)
PAC with Bonnen ties goes after Sitton’s residency Galveston Daily News  Aulds, T. 05/15/12  
Two facing off for education board position Tyler Morning Telegraph  Guevara, E. 05/15/12  
Early voting ending May 25 Tyler Morning Telegraph  Russell, A. 05/15/12  
Estes raises most money Wichita Falls Record News  Walker, L. 05/15/12  
From sonic boom to light whisper: Texas legalizes silencers for hunting Longview News-Journal  Ferguson, J. 05/15/12 1 doc(s)
A routine execution in Texas New York Times  Editorial 05/16/12  
Race to fill Ron Paul's seat brings a gaggle of hopefuls Wall Street Journal  Bustillo, M. 05/16/12  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     05/15/12  

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