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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
Signs of trouble Houston Chronicle  Editorial 11/30/17  
No place for violence against elected officials San Antonio Express News  Editorial 11/30/17  
Reauthorize CHIP before kids' health is put at risk Houston Chronicle  Troisi, C. 11/30/17 2 doc(s)
In Texas, Obamacare enrollment up despite shorter sign-up window Austin American Statesman  Sechler, B. 11/30/17 3 doc(s)
Messages from Barton are rife with sexual overtones Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 11/30/17 1 TX bill
Dallas sheriff plans to run for Texas governor as Democrat, party officials say Houston Chronicle  Ward, M. 11/30/17 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Dallas County sheriff to run for governor, reports say Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 11/30/17  
Good news! Looks like the Abbott campaign raffle is legal Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 11/30/17 1 doc(s)
PolitiFact: Claim about state retiree benefits omits context Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 11/30/17 3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Republican lobbyist, ethics adviser challenges Sid Miller in primary Austin American Statesman  Silver, J. 11/30/17  
Dallas Fed: Regional economy expands despite lingering Harvey effects Austin American Statesman  Zehr, D. 11/30/17 1 doc(s)
Hurricane recovery continues with extension of disaster declaration Austin American Statesman  Sterling, E. 11/30/17 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Rep. John Cyrier seeks re-election in 2018; Democrat mounts challenge Austin American Statesman  Huber, M. 11/30/17  
Barton faces growing pressure Dallas Morning News  Cobler, N. 11/30/17 1 TX bill
Hensarling favors Pounds to replace him Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 11/30/17  
State’s CHIP hopes get booster shot Dallas Morning News  Wang, J. 11/30/17 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
In with the new Dallas Morning News  Shine, C. 11/30/17  
City blocked on annexation plan Dallas Morning News  Light, N. 11/30/17 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Agriculture commissioner draws primary challenge Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Svitek, P. 11/30/17  
Latest invasive species threats a big concern Houston Chronicle  Tompkins, S. 11/30/17 4 doc(s)
Democrats put up hopefuls for Texas' high courts despite long odds Houston Chronicle  Zelinski, A. 11/30/17  
Soon-to-be former Bexar GOP chair makes run for Congress official San Antonio Express News    11/30/17  
Former San Antonian and Houston investor poised to enter Democratic primary for governor San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 11/30/17  
Sid Miller draws GOP challenger for agriculture commissioner San Antonio Express News  Zelinski, A. 11/30/17  
Rio Grande Valley children hungrier, poorer than those in other parts of Texas, report finds San Antonio Express News  Nelsen, A. 11/30/17 2 doc(s)
Troubling border health trends for children in RGV McAllen Monitor  Editorial 11/29/17 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     11/29/17  

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