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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
Stopping Medicare Fraud Dallas Morning News  Editorial 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
A Houston charter school lacks a playground, but pays for a high-rise condo Houston Chronicle  Editorial 11/16/17  
The smell of political change Houston Chronicle  Editorial 11/16/17  
Why Trump’s policies would stall Harvey recovery in Texas Austin American Statesman  noorani, A. 11/16/17 3 doc(s)
How ‘Jane Doe’ case reveals Texas’ glaring weakness Austin American Statesman  Caton, L. 11/16/17 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Harvey recovery offers chance for Houston to get it right on affordable housing Houston Chronicle  Caballero, E. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
Texan Don Willett grilled by Senate Democrats at judicial hearing Austin American Statesman  Recio, M. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
Bathroom bills put Texas at risk, business leaders tell Straus panel Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 11/16/17 2 TX bill(s)
Without tweets or tumult, Vice President Pence touts Trump’s record Austin American Statesman  Tilove, J. 11/16/17  
Texas college leaders worry about impact of federal tax overhaul Houston Chronicle  Ellis, L. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
Senators look askance at Texas justice's Twitter history Houston Chronicle  Diaz, K. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
Pence, in Austin, stresses federal commitment to Harvey recovery Austin American Statesman  Goldenstein, T. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
Lake Travis snags $253 million bond, Eanes tax measure approved Austin American Statesman  Rice, R. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey debris removal funding gains approval Austin American Statesman  Sterling, E. 11/16/17 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
CASA: Bastrop County has 115 children in state foster care system Austin American Statesman  Sevilla, A. 11/16/17 2 TX bill(s)
Flood buyouts in Bastrop County could extend beyond Tahitian Village Austin American Statesman  Huber, M. 11/16/17  
Republicans, in control and on the run Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 11/16/17  
Pence details help to Texas Dallas Morning News  Wang, J. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
New DCS chief says path for agency is bleak Dallas Morning News  Ayala, E. 11/16/17 1 TX bill
Free training set for hospitality workers Dallas Morning News  Robinson-Jacobs, K. 11/16/17 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Federal government needs an upgrade Dallas Morning News  Russell, N. 11/16/17 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Senators grill Texans nominated for court Dallas Morning News  Cobler, N. 11/16/17 4 doc(s)
Texans may be eligible for refunds in payment scam Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 11/16/17  
Texas leaders pledge to enhance, enforce sexual harassment policies Houston Chronicle  Matos, A. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey recovery a slow, costly process for state's parks, other areas Houston Chronicle  Tompkins, S. 11/16/17 1 TX bill
'Normal' Republicans deserve a voice Houston Chronicle  Grieder, E. 11/16/17  
Repairs to Harvey-damaged San Jac bridge to start early 2018 Houston Chronicle  Begley, D. 11/16/17  
Prison turnover leaves units understaffed Houston Chronicle  Blakinger, K. 11/16/17  
Abbott adviser: Va. Dem wins should be 'wakeup call' for Texas GOP Houston Chronicle  Ward, M. 11/16/17  
During Texas stop, VP predicts tax cuts will pass this year Houston Chronicle  Wallace, J. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
Couple pledges $25M to UTHealth School of Nursing Houston Chronicle  Ackerman, T. 11/16/17  
#MeToo descends on state Capitol San Antonio Express News  Chasnoff, B. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
Van de Putte reacts to being snubbed in Davis filibuster movie San Antonio Express News  Bradshaw, K. 11/16/17 1 TX bill
Pence pledges ‘across the board’ tax cuts by year’s end at Republican governors conference San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 11/16/17 2 doc(s)
NAACP stops in San Antonio on multi-city tour to discuss threats of 21st Century San Antonio Express News  Davis, V. 11/16/17 1 doc(s)
Rep. Oliveira honored at Commissioner’s Court Valley Morning Star  Staff 11/15/17  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     11/15/17  

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