Daily Legislative Clipping Service for February 8, 2018Select 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
We Recommend Bowers in Dem race for state House District 113 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 02/08/18  
We Recommend Phaup in GOP race for state House District 113 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 02/08/18  
We Recommend Estes in GOP race for state Senate District 30 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 02/08/18  
Capriglione: a proven conservative Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 02/08/18  
Teens don't belong behind bars Houston Chronicle  Editorial 02/08/18 1 doc(s)
Austin’s paid sick-leave plan is rushed. No wonder it’s unfair Austin American Statesman  Phillips, A. 02/08/18 2 doc(s)
Exoneree: Dallas County DA election is a big deal Dallas Morning News  Graves, A. 02/08/18 1 doc(s)
It’s looking like a cloudy day for sunshine laws in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Ramsey, R. 02/08/18 2 doc(s)
George P. Bush reaped $129,000 from contractors at the agency he leads Austin American Statesman  Chang, J. 02/08/18  
Border agent’s death a mystery Dallas Morning News  Corchado, A. 02/08/18  
Disaster relief back on the table as part of budget deal in Congress Houston Chronicle  Diaz, K. 02/08/18 2 doc(s)
U.S. judge says ‘telling evidence’ against Uresti, denies request to acquit San Antonio Express News  Contreras, G. 02/08/18 2 doc(s)
This Texan was known for wit, artistry, and integrity in Texas House Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 02/08/18 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Appeals court upholds death penalty in 1980 Williamson County murder Austin American Statesman  Osborn, C. 02/08/18 2 doc(s)
Straus: Audit reveals need for stronger oversight at state agency Austin American Statesman  Sterling, E. 02/08/18 4 doc(s)
State calls for bribery inquiry Dallas Morning News  Martin, N. 02/08/18 1 doc(s)
Eddie Bernice Johnson won’t yield to Caraway Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 02/08/18  
Democrats make Pitches as clock ticks Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 02/08/18  
George P. Bush's biggest problem could be Trump Jr.'s endorsement Houston Chronicle  Grieder, E. 02/08/18 1 doc(s)
Appeals court reinstates indictments against top Montgomery County leader Doyal, 2 others Houston Chronicle  Snyder, M. 02/08/18 3 doc(s)
Texas may shutter some juvenile prisons with push to shift kids closer to home Houston Chronicle  Blakinger, K. 02/08/18 1 doc(s)
His father's death and Harvey inspired Democrat to run for governor Houston Chronicle  Lewis, B. 02/08/18  
Autopsy only adds to mystery of Border Patrol agent's death Houston Chronicle    02/08/18  
Medina has angered fellow Democrats San Antonio Express News  Chasnoff, B. 02/08/18  
Why black women are more at risk of death related to childbirth San Antonio Express News  Stoeltje, M. 02/08/18 3 doc(s)
Alzheimer's disease the focus of Texas A&M's new partnership with Celltex Corp. Bryan Eagle  Lyons, K. 02/07/18  
Texas AG’s office ‘fully supports’ voter fraud investigation McAllen Monitor  Garcia, B. 02/07/18 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidates face off in Tyler debate Tyler Morning Telegraph  Robinson, A. 02/07/18 1 doc(s)
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission holds roundtable discussion in Tyler Tyler Morning Telegraph  Robinson, A. 02/07/18  
Senate Leaders Reach Budget Deal to Raise Spending Over Two Years New York Times  Kaplan, T. 02/08/18  
Congressional Leaders Say They Agree on Budget Deal Wall Street Journal  Hughes, S. 02/08/18  
How Are Cities Paying Their Bills? With Fees on Trash, Parking, Sewers and 911 Calls Wall Street Journal  Gillers, H. 02/08/18  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     02/07/18  

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