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After the lights went out in Texas for days, will companies keep moving here? Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 02/28/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Corporate planning & relocations; Electricity transmission and distribution; Infrastructure; Power outages
Flood mitigation focus of chamber meeting Houston Chronicle Zurawski, K. 10/02/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bond elections; Drainage districts; Flood control; Zerwas, John
Straus focused on functions, not foibles Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 11/01/2017 1 TX bill Highway finance; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Flush with highway cash, Texas still looking for toll options Houston Chronicle Begley, D. 04/22/2017 1 TX bill Phillips, Larry; Pickett, Joe; Privatization
Water utilities can help Texas conservation efforts Houston Chronicle Walker, J. 12/06/2016 1 TX bill State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water conservation
State highways to benefit next 2 years from funding boost Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 12/01/2016 1 TX bill Davis, Sarah; Highway finance; Nelson, Jane; Rainy Day Fund; Select Committee to Determine a Sufficient Balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund; State Highway Fund; Walle, Armando
Springer appointed to select Rainy Day Fund committee Wichita Falls Record News Ingle, J. 09/23/2016 1 TX bill Davis, Sarah; Legislative committee appointments; Rainy Day Fund; Select Committee to Determine a Sufficient Balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund; Springer, Drew; Straus, Joe, III
What's in our drinking water? Houston Chronicle Metzger, L. 03/27/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Surface water pollution; Water service
What’s the point of the state’s emergency fund? Austin American Statesman Moorhead, B. 03/19/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund
Norway taps rainy day fund, will Texas? Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 03/17/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund; Severance taxes
Pipeline builder, through nonprofit, seeks $885 million state loan San Antonio Express News Gibbons, B. 03/05/2016 1 TX bill Puente, Robert; San Antonio Water System; State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance; Water pipelines
State should set better priorities for water rights Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 02/24/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 13th Court of Appeals, Texas; Brazos River; Dow Chemical Co.; Property rights; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Texas Farm Bureau; Water rights
With water issues on tap, House committee looks at statewide solutions Austin American Statesman Price, A. 02/03/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cyrier, John; Golemon, Brent; Keffer, Jim; King, Tracy O.; Larson, Lyle; Lucio, Eddie, III; Water planning; Water supplies
Fort Worth and Bedford show the way to state water funding Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kramer, K. 01/29/2016 1 TX bill Water conservation; Water finance
Speaker Straus delivers for conservatives San Antonio Express News Larson, L. 01/29/2016 1 TX bill Larson, Lyle; Straus, Joe, III
Swift action Houston Chronicle Editorial 01/26/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Water conservation; Water supplies
3 Dallas-area water projects may get state loans Dallas Morning News Young, M. 07/24/2015 1 TX bill Lake Ralph Hall; Reservoirs; Water finance
Tarrant water district gets $440 million to build pipeline Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hanna, B. 07/24/2015 1 TX bill Tarrant Regional Water District; Water finance; Water pipelines; Water supplies
State board OKs loans for major Harris County water project Houston Chronicle Rosenthal, B. 07/24/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Water finance
Texas water fund begins supplying billions of dollars San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 07/24/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water finance
State may OK $1 billion toward water projects Houston Chronicle Staff 07/22/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water finance
Board to vote on $1 billion for water projects Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 07/21/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water finance
Texas has great pitch to recruit business, but our doorstep needs cleaning Longview News-Journal Editorial 07/14/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Business climate
Bruun chairman of state water board Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 06/12/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bruun, Bech; Gubernatorial appointments; Hunter, Todd; Water Development Board, Texas
State government did a 180 in Fraser's time Abilene Reporter-News Kieke, C. 06/05/2015 1 TX bill Fraser, Troy
Local officials: New oil & gas regulation law is good for Texas Rio Grande Guardian Lo. 06/04/2015 1 TX bill Hydraulic fracturing; Local ordinances; Natural gas drilling; Oil drilling
Drought in Texas fading Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 05/24/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Droughts; Nielsen-Gammon, John; Rain and rainfall; Water planning
How California’s drought crisis has Texas on guard Austin American Statesman Price, A. 05/03/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) California; Climate change; Droughts; Larson, Lyle; Water conservation; Water supplies
Energy slump strikes Texas Capitol San Antonio Express News Brick, M. 03/22/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Natural gas industry; Oil industry; Wholesale oil prices; Wu, Gene
Water worries update Rio Grande Guardian Perryman, M. 03/18/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Water supplies
As drilling slows, lawmakers turn away Houston Chronicle Brick, M. 03/16/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Economic cycles; Hydraulic fracturing; Local ordinances; Oil industry; Wu, Gene
The drought’s not over yet Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/15/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Droughts; Water planning
Houston area accounts for bulk of state water program requests Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 02/06/2015 1 TX bill Water finance
Texas Panhandle not among state water funding applicants Amarillo Globe-News Welch, K. 02/05/2015 1 TX bill Panhandle (A) Regional Water Planning Group; State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
Eltife: Needs of state come first in budget Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 02/05/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 911 emergency telephone service; Eltife, Kevin; Emergency Communications, Commission on State; Nelson, Jane; Public Integrity Unit; State agency budgets
Texas water board keeps alive plan for new reservoir to supply Dallas Dallas Morning News Barnett, M. 01/09/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Marvin Nichols Reservoir; Water planning
State water planners vote to add Marvin Nichols Reservoir to master plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram Satija, N. 01/09/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Marvin Nichols Reservoir; Simpson, David; Texas State Water Plan; Water planning
Water make not make big splash this coming session Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 12/27/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Fraser, Troy; Hunter, Todd; Keffer, Jim; Water finance
TxDOT to get additional $1.7 billion for road projects Austin American Statesman Wear, B. 12/12/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund
Water funding available for RGV McAllen Monitor Rubenstein, C. 12/09/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Rio Grande (M) Regional Water Planning Group; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water finance; Water supplies
Budget plans alarm conservatives San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 12/08/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Darby, Drew; State budgets; Tax and expenditure limits
Texas must update ailing water infrastructure Houston Chronicle Laughman, B. 12/06/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water service
Small-town lawmaker stands up for small towns Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 12/03/2014 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Rural areas; White, James
Fund ready to start securing Texas water future Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 11/07/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
Texas officials approve water funding rules Dallas Morning News Blaney, B. 11/07/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
Texas opens voter-approved water bank Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 11/07/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
State water board mulls fund rules Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 11/06/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Eltife, Kevin; Marvin Nichols Reservoir; North East Texas (D) Regional Water Planning Group; Region C Regional Water Planning Group; Water finance; Water planning
Saying 'yes' to state proposition won’t hurt rainy day fund Austin American Statesman Combs, S. 10/28/2014 1 TX bill Combs, Susan; Constitutional amendments; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund
As the drought continues, so do water restrictions Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hanna, B. 10/27/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) North Central Texas Municipal Water Authority; North Texas Municipal Water District; Tarrant Regional Water District; Water conservation; Water supplies
All Texans can participate in water planning Houston Chronicle Rubinstein, C. 10/22/2014 1 TX bill Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Water planning
Texas water regulation reform could be next step to quenching state's thirst Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 10/21/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer; Groundwater; Groundwater conservation districts; Ogallala Aquifer; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Water pumping
Texans should conserve water El Paso Times Marquez, M. 09/21/2014 1 TX bill Droughts; Márquez, Marisa; Water conservation
Charles Perry remains top fundraiser in state Senate race Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 09/04/2014 1 TX bill Arrington, Jodey; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Jones, Delwin; Perry, Charles; Texas Senate campaigns; Wortham, Greg
Senate candidates talk water, education, border and even marijuana at candidate forum Lubbock Avalanche Journal Poole, S. 09/03/2014 1 TX bill Arrington, Jodey; Garza, Epifanio 'Eppie' 'E.M.'; Jones, Delwin; McKennon, Kerry Douglas; Perry, Charles; Texas Senate campaigns; Wortham, Greg
When it comes to water management, the game is afoot Galveston Daily News Linton, T. 08/16/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee; Straus, Joe, III; Water supplies
Time to get smart about water use Austin American Statesman Metzger, L. 08/15/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water planning
TWDB takes public comment in San Angelo San Angelo Standard Times Ching, M. 08/14/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bruun, Bech; Darby, Drew; Droughts; e-government; Rubinstein, Carlos; State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance; Water supplies
Water worries Rio Grande Guardian Perryman, M. 07/25/2014 1 TX bill Water planning; Water supplies
Texas lawmakers study desalination expansion Dallas Morning News Blaney, B. 07/21/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Estes, Craig; San Antonio Water System; Water desalination
Cost of water a key element in bay debate Houston Chronicle Blackburn, J. 07/20/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bays and estuaries; Environmental flows; Water supplies
The start of another summer of water woes Waco Tribune Herald Laughman, R. 07/03/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aqua Texas; Water service
Water fund draft rules set for review Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 06/27/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
Water conservation legislation needed San Antonio Express News Sansom, A. 06/23/2014 1 TX bill Aquifers; Interim studies; Land conservation; Recharge zones; Straus, Joe, III; Water conservation
State agency unveils draft rules on $2B in funds for water projects Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 06/19/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) State Water Implementation Fund for Texas; Water finance
First take on prioritizing water projects Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 06/09/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Water finance
Texans learning to live with water scarcity while searching for solutions Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 06/08/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Droughts; Water conservation; Water planning; Water supplies
State updates Tomball officials on its financing plans for water projects Houston Chronicle Kirk, B. 06/05/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Tomball, Texas; Water finance
Legislators keeping water rights, drought at forefront for next session Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 06/01/2014 1 TX bill Groundwater; Pickens, T. Boone; Seliger, Kel; Water rights; Water supplies
Texas is close to failing on infrastructure Dallas Morning News Hammond, B. 05/16/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Highway maintenance; Privatization; Water finance
Report questions Texas' water needs Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 05/10/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Water planning
The $2 billion question Wichita Falls Record News Waller, M. 04/13/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bruun, Bech; Water finance; Water supplies
Sales Tax Relief Fund would benefit all Texans Austin American Statesman Wohlgemuth, A. 04/07/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund; Sales taxes; State budget surpluses; Tax relief
Making the most of Texas SWIFT water rescue Austin American Statesman Griffin, R. 04/02/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) California; Droughts; Water finance; Water supplies
Darby to help guide state water fund San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 03/30/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Legislative committee appointments; Water desalination; Water finance
Water board fills in seat San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 03/23/2014 1 TX bill Gubernatorial appointments; Jackson, Kathleen Thea; Water Development Board, Texas; Williamson, Mary Ann
Planners to set bar for water conservation projects Amarillo Globe-News Tahir, R. 03/09/2014 1 TX bill Fraser, Troy; Water conservation; Water finance
Texas officials wrestle with how to conserve water Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 02/13/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water conservation; Water planning
Texas should start now to beef up water supplies and conservation Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 02/05/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Combs, Susan; Water supplies
Meet the man who controls Texas’ $2 billion water kitty Austin American Statesman Price, A. 02/03/2014 1 TX bill Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Water supplies
Many rivers to cross for water planners San Antonio Express News Davidson, B. 02/02/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) San Antonio Water System; Water planning; Water supplies
North Texas Water Summit focuses on reuse, desalination, conservation Dallas Morning News Young, M. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill Frank, James B.; Straus, Joe, III; Water conservation; Water finance; Water supplies
Eltife given role in water development, resource use Tyler Morning Telegraph Russell, A. 01/26/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Eltife, Kevin; Legislative committee appointments; Water finance; Water supplies
Seliger, Canon differ on solutions for water, transportation Midland Reporter Telegram Millier, N. 01/21/2014 1 TX bill Canon, Mike; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; Seliger, Kel; Texas Senate campaigns; Water supplies
With Texas water, glass still half-empty Dallas Morning News Editorial 01/17/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water supplies
Eltife on state panel to oversee water fund Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 01/17/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Duncan, Robert; Eltife, Kevin; Fraser, Troy; Legislative committee appointments; State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee; Water finance; Water planning
‘We need a revolution in water technology,’ Texas comptroller says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Campbell, S. 01/15/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Combs, Susan; Water conservation
Texas Comptroller Combs renews call for action to avoid water crisis Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 01/15/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Combs, Susan; Droughts; Duncan, Robert; Ogallala Aquifer; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Water finance; Water supplies
Comptroller calls for more water conservation, innovation in Texas San Antonio Express News Joseph, D. 01/15/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Combs, Susan; Water conservation; Water finance; Water supplies
Senator touts plan to address water, power issues Austin American Statesman Copelin, L. 01/12/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Electric power plants; Electricity supplies; Fraser, Troy; Water desalination; Water supplies; Wholesale electricity prices
2014 will be big for Texas environment Fort Worth Star-Telegram Metzger, L. 01/05/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Environmental protection
Prop 6 is only part of water solution Austin American Statesman Laughman, B. 12/31/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aqua Texas; Constitutional amendments; Water and sewer utilities; Water pipelines; Water service; Water supplies
Legislators look for funding avenues as Texas grows Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 12/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Larson, Lyle; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Perry, Charles; Price, Walter 'Four', IV
Texas’ Matagorda Bay suffering from drought, water use Dallas Morning News Baddour, D. 12/30/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Droughts; Matagorda Bay; Shrimping industry
Texas losing billions of gallons to annual water leaks Houston Chronicle Horswell, C. 12/23/2013 1 TX bill Water pipelines; Water service
Texans must learn to save water all year Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hammond, B. 12/13/2013 1 TX bill Water conservation; Water supplies
New standards should help state fund top water projects Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/12/2013 1 TX bill Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
State law restricts how water projects funds can be used Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 12/09/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Ritter, Allan; Water conservation; Water finance
What a difference 3 years makes in state's drought Houston Chronicle Berger, E. 12/04/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Droughts; Nielsen-Gammon, John; Rain and rainfall; Wildfires
Rural Texas counties fear cities’ thirst after water fund vote Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 11/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bastrop County; Constitutional amendments; Marvin Nichols Reservoir; Red River County; Rural areas; Water finance; Water supplies
Small aquifers seen playing big future role San Antonio Express News MacCormack, Z. 11/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aquifers; Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District; Water planning
Texas’ water future depends on coordination, planning Austin American Statesman Taylor, M. 11/24/2013 1 TX bill Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Water planning
Groups: Bad Prop. 6 spending could harm Galveston Bay Galveston Daily News Smith, M. 11/16/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Environmental groups; Galveston Bay; Oysters; Trinity River; Water conservation; Water finance; Water supplies
Participate in regional water planning San Antonio Express News Kramer, K. 11/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sierra Club; Water finance; Water planning
Conservation, aquifers solution to water plight Houston Chronicle Lester, L. 11/13/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aquifers; Reservoirs; Texas State Water Plan; Water conservation; Water supplies
Allan Ritter is my Texan of the Year Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 11/12/2013 1 TX bill Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water planning
After Proposition 6, what comes next? San Antonio Express News Joseph, D. 11/12/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water planning
Details still ahead for Texas water funding Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 11/10/2013 1 TX bill Ritter, Allan; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
Planning to begin soon on water projects after election Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 11/07/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Water finance
Thanks to voters who stepped up to fill Texas' water needs Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 11/07/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Prop 6 coalition splits on path forward Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 11/07/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Environmental groups; Water conservation; Water finance
Prop 6 passed, hallelujah Houston Chronicle Editorial 11/07/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Prop. 6 offers hope, but more work remains San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/07/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Water funds proposition gets a vigorous yes from voters as officials applaud its passage Austin American Statesman Mashhood, F. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; Rodriguez, Justin; Straus, Joe, III; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance
Texans easily approve $2 billion water fund, other amendments Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Prop 6’s passage is more than a win for water supplies Dallas Morning News Editorial 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Water supplies
Texans overwhelmingly approve water proposal Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Statewide water measure passes Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
State voters approve water projects fund Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Rainy Day Fund; Simpson, David; Voter turnout; Water finance
Water proposal gets a big OK San Antonio Express News Joseph, D. 11/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
State amendments, Silsbee issues need turnout on Tuesday Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 11/04/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Ritter, Allan; School bonds; Water finance
State lawmakers, groups urging all to turn out for Election Day Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 11/04/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Davis, Wendy; Fraser, Troy; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Water fund tops amendments up for approval Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 11/04/2013 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional amendments; Davis, Wendy; Simpson, David; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Drought-stricken ranchers hope Proposition 6 passes Laredo Morning Times Shariff, Y. 11/04/2013 1 TX bill Droughts; Ranches and ranching
PolitiFact: Previous bond authority remains, largely as planned Austin American Statesman Owen, S. 11/03/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Bond issues; Constitutional amendments; Political fact-checking; Water finance
Water plan on Tuesday ballot matters greatly to Texas Dallas Morning News Editorial 11/03/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water supplies
Of 9 ballot propositions, RGV paying close attention to hospital district, water McAllen Monitor Fischler, J. 11/03/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Hidalgo County; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Hospital districts; Muñoz, Sergio, Jr.; Water finance
Water proposal makes opposites attract San Antonio Express News Hicks, N. 11/03/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bruun, Bech; Campaign contributors; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Conflicts of interest; Constitutional amendments; Perry, Rick; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Williamson, Mary Ann
Legislators confident in water proposition's chances for success Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 11/02/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Frullo, John; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Prop 6 won't suffer fate of cancer fund Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 11/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; Constitutional amendments; Water conservation; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
Millions spent to advertise Prop 6 San Antonio Express News Rauf, D. 11/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Campaign contributors; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Constitutional amendments; Political advertising; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Fraser urges a yes vote for Proposition 6 during Abilene visit Abilene Reporter-News Mangalonzo, J. 11/01/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; Water finance; Water supplies
How Proposition 6 will really help us Galveston Daily News Langford, I. 11/01/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water supplies
Despite rain, vote for Prop 6 Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 11/01/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Droughts; Water finance
The drought is oppressive, but Texas has a chance to fight back Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 11/01/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance; Water supplies
Houston, we’ve got a deal on Prop 6 Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/31/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance; Water supplies
El Paso shows Texas leaders about water El Paso Times Editorial 10/31/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Rodríguez, José; Water desalination; Water finance
New financing methods won't solve water woes Houston Chronicle Simpson, D. 10/31/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Simpson, David; Water finance
Election could affect Texas' water plan Victoria Advocate Crowe, M. 10/31/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance
Water funding to sink or swim Wichita Falls Record News Ingle, J. 10/31/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Frank, James B.; Springer, Drew; Water finance
Sen. Fraser to tout Prop. 6 in Abilene Abilene Reporter-News Mangalonzo, J. 10/30/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Fraser, Troy; Water finance
Prop 6 would spend billions on water Fort Worth Star-Telegram Harman, G. 10/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water conservation; Water finance
Texas House speaker promotes water fund proposal in general election during Lubbock visit Lubbock Avalanche Journal Monte, G. 10/30/2013 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
Yes on Proposition 6: It’s time to strategically fund new water sources Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 10/30/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance; Water supplies
Turnout in Houston could be putting water-fund proposal over the top Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 10/29/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Early voting; Water finance
El Paso, state leaders lobby for water conservation amendment El Paso Times Bracamontes, A. 10/29/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Rodríguez, José; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Local, state leaders push water funds measure Tyler Morning Telegraph Russell, A. 10/29/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Eltife, Kevin; Simpson, David; Water finance
Say ‘yes’ to Proposition 6 Austin American Statesman Metzger, L. 10/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water conservation; Water finance; Water supplies
Say ‘no’ to Proposition 6 Austin American Statesman Curtis, L. 10/28/2013 1 TX bill Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer; Constitutional amendments; Dewhurst, David; Kleinschmidt, Tim; Perry, Rick; Real estate development; Simpson, David; Straus, Joe, III; Taylor, Van; Water finance; Water supplies; Watson, Kirk
Drown red tape in order to confront state water challenges Austin American Statesman Wohlgemuth, A. 10/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water rights
State house speaker, Craddicks urge Midlanders to vote yes on Prop 6 Midland Reporter Telegram Basco, J. 10/28/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Craddick, Tom; Droughts; Seliger, Kel; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Vote: Proposition 6 important for Texas, El Paso water concerns El Paso Times Editorial 10/27/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; González, Mary; Gonzalez, Naomi; Márquez, Marisa; Moody, Joe; Pickett, Joe; Rodríguez, José; Water finance
We're with Dallas Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/27/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water supplies
NET lawmakers draw high ratings from Texas Association of Business Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 10/24/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Clardy, Travis; Eltife, Kevin; Hughes, Bryan; Paddie, Chris; Simpson, David; Texas Association of Business
Area legislators make case for water proposition during forum at Texas Tech Lubbock Avalanche Journal Young, A. 10/24/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Duncan, Robert; Frullo, John; Water finance
Water bank could benefit city Wichita Falls Record News Ingle, J. 10/24/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Quanah, Texas; Water finance; Wichita Falls, Texas
Legislators tout water solution Wichita Falls Record News Ingle, J. 10/23/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Davis, Wendy; Estes, Craig; Frank, James B.; Highway finance; Water finance
North Texas wetlands’ pipeline of hope Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 10/22/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; North Texas Municipal Water District; Water finance; Water supplies; Wetlands
Could rain dampen support for Prop 6? Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 10/22/2013 1 TX bill Bonnen, Dennis; Constitutional amendments; Garcia, Sylvia; Harris County; Rain and rainfall; Water finance
Vote yes on Prop. 6; water should get every Texan to polls Longview News-Journal Editorial 10/22/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Farm bureau pushes for implementation of state water plan McAllen Monitor Clark, S. 10/22/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance; Water supplies
Support all 9 amendments, especially Ritter's Prop 6 Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 10/21/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Ritter, Allan; Water finance
Water funding again falls in voters' hands Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 10/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; Water finance
Proposed $2 billion water fund could benefit Central Texas Waco Tribune Herald Smith, J. 10/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Brazos River; Constitutional amendments; Rural areas; Waco, Texas; Water finance; Water supplies
Vote to fund future water projects Austin American Statesman Editorial 10/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance; Water supplies
Voter turnout worries have water referendum backers campaigning hard El Paso Times Rangel, E. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Larson, Lyle; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Simpson, David; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Early voting starts Monday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Election administration; Voter identification
Prop 6 is key to our state’s long-term water supply Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thornton, B. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance
Local leaders push for two of state's 9 propositions Galveston Daily News Aulds, T. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Aircraft; Constitutional amendments; Personal property taxes; Water finance
Funding for a flood of water projects San Antonio Express News Joseph, D. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Larson, Lyle; Rural areas; San Antonio Water System; Straus, Joe, III; Water and sewer utilities; Water finance; Water supplies
San Antonio's water future: Prop. 6 will ensure vitality San Antonio Express News Straus, J. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Rainy Day Fund; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Measure is a grab bag for special interests San Antonio Express News Curtis, L. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Simpson, David; Taylor, Van; Water finance
Proposition would fund water projects Wichita Falls Record News Ingle, J. 10/20/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Frank, James B.; Water finance
Straus: Voters must tune in, turn out for Nov. 5 amendments San Antonio Express News Gonzalez, J. 10/19/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Rice industry survival critical to basin’s economic and ecological future Austin American Statesman Gertson, R. 10/18/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Rice farming; Water conservation; Water supplies
Why our state needs Proposition 6 Dallas Morning News Hammond, B. 10/18/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Hammond, Bill; Water finance; Water supplies
Proposition 6 targets projects in 50-year water plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 10/18/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Texas can pass a water plan, but what if the Tea Party boils up? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 10/18/2013 1 TX bill Capriglione, Giovanni; Constitutional amendments; Goldman, Craig; Simpson, David; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Tea Party movement; Water finance
INDUSTRY BIGGEST BACKERS OF PROP 6 Austin American Statesman Staff 10/16/2013 1 TX bill Campaign contributors; Constitutional amendments; Political action committees; Water finance
Lawmakers: Texas should tap Rainy Day Fund to weather lack of rainy days McAllen Monitor Fischler, J. 10/16/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Water finance
RGV, state water woes -- Local lawmakers push Proposition 6 on ballot McAllen Monitor Editorial 10/16/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Water finance
Vote for Prop. 6 to help meet Texas water needs San Antonio Express News Uresti, C. 10/16/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Droughts; Uresti, Carlos; Water finance
Heavy rain, persistent drought Austin American Statesman Editorial 10/15/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Highland Lakes; Rain and rainfall; Water finance
Environmental groups split on Proposition 6 water bonds Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 10/15/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Environmental groups; Medina, Debra; Water conservation; Water finance
Water fund opponents rally in four Texas cities Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 10/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Water proposition faces grass-roots opposition Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 10/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Guerra to host town hall meeting on state water policy Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 10/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Lucio, Eddie, III; Straus, Joe, III; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance
Leaders push for water funding while other financing available Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 10/14/2013 1 TX bill Bond issues; Constitutional amendments; Ritter, Allan; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
Houston, we need your help on Prop. 6 Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/14/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water supplies
Industry puts dollars behind water proposition Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 10/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Brazos River; Constitutional amendments; Dow Chemical Co.; Political action committees; Public opinion polls; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
State water plan will not raise taxes San Antonio Express News Kuempel, G. 10/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Economic impact; Endorsements; Kuempel, John; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Water supplies
Voters to decide 9 amendments Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 10/13/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Larson, Lyle; Perry, Charles; Water finance
Perry: Tap rainy day fund for water needs Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 10/13/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Frullo, John; Larson, Lyle; Perry, Charles; Perry, Rick; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Smithee, John; Water finance
Funding for state water plan tops ballot Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 10/13/2013 1 TX bill Chisum, Warren; Constitutional amendments; King, Ken; Larson, Lyle; Perry, Charles; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Constitution; Voter identification; Water finance
Texas voters have critical decisions to make on Nov. 5 Waco Tribune Herald Van de Putte, L. 10/12/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Military families; Van de Putte, Leticia; Water finance
Perry calls for passage of Proposition 6 Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 10/10/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Farney, Marsha; Howard, Donna; Lake Travis; Perry, Rick; Simpson, David; Taylor, Van; Water finance; Watson, Kirk; Workman, Paul
Perry to voters: Open the taps on water project funding Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 10/10/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Perry, Rick; Water finance; Water supplies
Perry wants Texas voters to OK water referendum Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 10/10/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Perry, Rick; Water finance; Watson, Kirk
No water, no growth: Leaders push Proposition 6 as an economic issue San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 10/10/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Economic development; Endorsements; Perry, Rick; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Watson, Kirk
State water amendment is necessary San Antonio Express News Editorial 10/09/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Water finance
Rainy day fund to overflow with oil and gas tax revenue Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 10/08/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund; Severance taxes; Tax revenue; Taylor, Van
Conservation essential to regional, state water future Austin American Statesman Huffman, L. 10/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Droughts; Water conservation; Water supplies
The droughts will win without passage of Proposition 6 Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/07/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Dewhurst, David; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Support Proposition 6 Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Water finance
Perry earns plaudits for pushing water San Angelo Standard Times Editorial 10/06/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Endorsements; Perry, Rick; Water finance
Texas House Speaker Straus stumps for water proposition in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Caller Times Collette, M. 10/04/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Perry points to Prop. 6 San Angelo Standard Times Ching, M. 10/03/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Droughts; Duncan, Robert; Endorsements; Perry, Rick; Rainy Day Fund; Water finance
Texas needs to address water woes, especially in shale areas Abilene Reporter-News Mangalonzo, J. 10/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hydraulic fracturing; Water planning; Water supplies
Poll: Texans support water bonds, would pay higher taxes for roads Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 10/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Medicaid eligibility; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Public opinion polls; Water finance
49% of Texans want state to pour $2 million into water projects Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 10/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Public opinion polls; Water finance
Roads trump water projects in Texas Lyceum poll San Antonio Express News Rauf, D. 10/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Public opinion polls; Water finance
Lawmakers fear voters unaware of Prop 6 Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 10/01/2013 1 TX bill Callegari, Bill; Constitutional amendments; Straus, Joe, III; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
Houston pivotal for Prop 6 passage Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 09/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Houston, Texas; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
Drought means adapt or wither San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Droughts; Water supplies
Plan gives funding for projects to keep pace with more demands Houston Chronicle Ritter, A. 09/29/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Ritter, Allan; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Water supplies; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Stability in our supply of water is key for new growth Houston Chronicle Huffman, L. 09/29/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Water finance; Water supplies
Running dry San Antonio Express News Oliver, R. 09/29/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Agriculture; Aquifers; Droughts; Irrigation; Lake Meredith; Water supplies
Lucio pledges support for spending rainy day fund on water projects McAllen Monitor Lopez, S. 09/28/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Lucio, Eddie, III; Water finance; Water supplies
Lucio III pushes water referendum Valley Morning Star Staff 09/27/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Lucio, Eddie, III; Water finance
Support flows, opposition simmers for water funding Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dickson, G. 09/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Lake Ralph Hall; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
Leaders in San Antonio urge voters to OK water supply expansion San Antonio Express News Joseph, D. 09/26/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Menéndez, José; Water finance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas environmental agency approves Lake Ralph Hall permit Dallas Morning News Hundley, W. 09/25/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Fraser, Troy; Lake Ralph Hall; Reservoirs; Ritter, Allan; Water finance; Water supplies
The million-dollar water campaign San Antonio Express News Rauf, D. 09/23/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Larson, Lyle; Ritter, Allan; Water finance
State water board holds key to Proposition 6 projects Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 09/10/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Water planning
Perry swears in state water officials, including Corpus Christi native Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 09/04/2013 1 TX bill Bruun, Bech; Fraser, Troy; Gubernatorial appointments; Perry, Rick; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Williamson, Mary Ann
Texas water board appointees draw attention as officials push for amendment to fund projects Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 09/04/2013 1 TX bill Bruun, Bech; Fraser, Troy; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Williamson, Mary Ann
Water Policy on Minds of Ag Commissioner Fort Worth Star-Telegram Satija, N. 09/04/2013 1 TX bill Agriculture Commissioner campaigns and elections; Carnes, J. Allen; Creighton, Brandon; Opiela, Eric; Rural areas; Water finance; Water supplies
3 appointed to state water board San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 09/04/2013 1 TX bill Bruun, Bech; Fraser, Troy; Gubernatorial appointments; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Williamson, Mary Ann
Sen. Kel Seliger says there are two things every Texan can do for water: conserve, vote yes for Prop 6 Midland Reporter Telegram Seliger, K. 09/02/2013 1 TX bill Droughts; Seliger, Kel; Water conservation; Water supplies
Newly formed water board prepares to meet for the first time Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 09/01/2013 1 TX bill Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
New state water board chief called a wise choice San Antonio Express News Tresaugue, M. 08/26/2013 1 TX bill Bruun, Bech; Fraser, Troy; Gubernatorial appointments; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water planning; Williamson, Mary Ann
Education, water high priorities for local legislators in 83rd session Waco Tribune Herald Butts, S. 08/25/2013 1 TX bill Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Curriculum; End-of-course tests; Kacal, Kyle; Water finance
Rep. Springer: Rural Texas needs more representation Lubbock Avalanche Journal Musico, J. 08/23/2013 1 TX bill 83rd Legislature; Springer, Drew
Infrastructure problems make Texas less attractive to business El Paso Times Schladen, M. 08/19/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Carona, John; Darby, Drew; Highway finance; Highway maintenance; Pickett, Joe; Water finance
Perry appoints new Water Development Board Fort Worth Star-Telegram Satija, N. 08/18/2013 1 TX bill Bruun, Bech; Gubernatorial appointments; Rubinstein, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Williamson, Mary Ann
Texas water crisis Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/18/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hydraulic fracturing; Water conservation; Water supplies
Conserving water important for Texas San Antonio Express News Miller, D. 08/16/2013 1 TX bill Droughts; Water conservation
Will new water board be independent? San Antonio Express News Tresaugue, M. 08/16/2013 1 TX bill Fraser, Troy; Water Development Board, Texas
Smart water planning essential San Antonio Express News Larson, L. 08/12/2013 1 TX bill Droughts; Larson, Lyle; Water planning; Water supplies
Effects of drought on Texas lakes show need to protect resources Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 08/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Droughts; Water supplies
Order from Austin proves even Waco must worry about statewide water needs Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 08/08/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dow Chemical Co.; Lake Waco; Water finance; Water rights
TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Coalition to urge support for state water plan San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 08/06/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; H2O4Texas; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Groups form to persuade Texas voters to approve water project fund Dallas Morning News Barer, D. 08/03/2013 1 TX bill H2O4Texas; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
Water bond supporters begin organizing for election Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 08/02/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Fraser, Troy; H2O4Texas; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Iffy highway plan could drag down worthy water proposal Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 07/13/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Water finance
Water main breaks remind us what’s at stake Dallas Morning News Johnson, E. 07/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Johnson, Eric; Water finance; Water service
Voters to decide on water funds Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 06/30/2013 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; Water finance
Water fills state's plans Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 06/24/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hydraulic fracturing; Texas State Water Plan; Water conservation; Water desalination; Water finance
Hold Mexico accountable on water San Antonio Express News Barrera, J. 06/23/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Mexico; Rio Grande Valley; U.S. - Mexico Water Treaty of 1944; Water supplies
Rainy day fund withdrawals offset by projected increases Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 06/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Fiscal management; Political fact-checking; Rainy Day Fund; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Legislators wrestle with right amount to keep in Texas’ savings account Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 06/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hamilton, Billy; Patrick, Dan; Rainy Day Fund; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Who wielded the most influence in Austin? Not who you’d expect Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 06/09/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Voting on Texas water strategy is a step forward Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/09/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Ogallala Aquifer; Water finance; Water supplies
State agencies launch water conservation campaign Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 06/05/2013 1 TX bill Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Water conservation
Voters must now weigh the bargain that lawmakers struck on water San Antonio Express News Uresti, C. 06/05/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Uresti, Carlos; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance
Opposition forming to massive Texas water plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 06/04/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Birdwell, Brian; Constitutional amendments; Davis, Wendy; Fraser, Troy; Ritter, Allan; Texas State Water Plan; Turner, Chris; Water finance; Water planning
Lawmakers revive broken water-plan promise Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 06/03/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
On need for taxpayers to back solid water plan for state Waco Tribune Herald Perryman, M. 06/03/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water finance; Water planning; Water supplies
State lawmakers deliver with 'bank' for water projects San Angelo Standard Times Editorial 06/01/2013 1 TX bill Rainy Day Fund; Water finance
$2 billion bill should float Texas water system for 50 years San Antonio Express News Tresaugue, M. 05/31/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Groundwater; Ritter, Allan; San Antonio Water System; Water finance; Water planning
Cooperation will secure Texas’ water future Austin American Statesman Huffman, L. 05/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water conservation; Water finance; Water supplies
Austin passes historic water funding legislation Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/30/2013 1 TX bill Economic impact; Estes, Craig; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Water supplies
$2 billion for Texas water projects go to public vote Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 05/29/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fraser, Troy; Ritter, Allan; Water finance
Groups blast Texas lawmakers over budget deal Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/28/2013 1 TX bill State budgets
Overcoming objections from the right, House finishes work on Texas budget Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill Fallon, Pat; King, Phil; Oliveira, René; Otto, John; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Simpson, David; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Sylvester; Zerwas, John
Water works count on bill San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill Darby, Drew; King, Phil; King, Susan Lewis; Otto, John; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Taylor, Van; Water finance
Even with more money, water problems likely to persist in Texas Austin American Statesman Price, A. 05/26/2013 1 TX bill Larson, Lyle; River authorities; Water finance; Water planning; Water supplies
Texas Senate approves budget amid criticism from conservatives Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/26/2013 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Campbell, Donna; Deuell, Bob; Duncan, Robert; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; State budgets; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House rejected late Senate proposal for roads money Fort Worth Star-Telegram Batheja, A. 05/26/2013 1 TX bill Highway finance; Nichols, Robert; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Another day and another budget snag San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/24/2013 1 TX bill State budgets; System Benefit Fund; Tax relief; Turner, Sylvester; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Key budget bills pass as legislators break impasse Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Campbell, Donna; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Taylor, Van; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House-Senate deal clears Texas budget logjam Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Campbell, Donna; Gooden, Lance; Laubenberg, Jodie; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Perry, Charles; Rainy Day Fund; Straus, Joe, III; Taylor, Van; Turner, Scott; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Budget stalemate ends in Austin Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Burnam, Lon; Lewis, Tryon D.; Nelson, Jane; Radioactive waste; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Senate OKs water, education bill San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; Herrero, Abel; Highway finance; Ritter, Allan; School finance; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Breakthrough in budget standoff San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill Campbell, Donna; Patrick, Dan; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Tense budget standoff in Capitol will continue Wednesday Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 05/22/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Simpson, David; State budgets; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas House delay on water measure ratchets up tension with Senate Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/22/2013 1 TX bill Martinez Fischer, Trey; Straus, Joe, III; System Benefit Fund; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Water plan complicates passage of budget deal in Texas House Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/22/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Capriglione, Giovanni; Geren, Charlie; King, Phil; Nelson, Jane; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Turner, Chris; Water finance
Budget curves continue down to the wire San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/22/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Dewhurst, David; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Pitts, Jim; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Budget stalls; tax ‘relief’ mired in legislative confusion Austin American Statesman Copelin, L. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill Davis, Yvonne; Hegar, Glenn; Hilderbran, Harvey; Margins tax; Otto, John; Pitts, Jim; System Benefit Fund; Tax incentives; Tax relief; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas budget negotiations stumble amid questions on tax cuts, school funds Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Pitts, Jim; System Benefit Fund; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas needs to seize opportunity to meet its huge water challenges Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill Averitt, Kip; Bullock, Robert D. 'Bob'; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Water planning
First major test of budget deal delayed in Legislature Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill Bonnen, Dennis; Coleman, Garnet; Huberty, Dan; Pitts, Jim; Ritter, Allan; School finance; System Benefit Fund; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Lawmakers firm water plan San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Fraser, Troy; Pitts, Jim; Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Water supplies
Texas bill would drastically revamp water agency Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 05/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Water Development Board, Texas; Water finance; Water planning
Budget deal restores $4 billion to education Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 05/18/2013 1 TX bill School finance; System Benefit Fund; Turner, Sylvester; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Democrats claim Republicans broke deal, but negotiations continue San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/17/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Sylvester
Compromise is vital to fund water projects Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/16/2013 1 TX bill Pitts, Jim; Water finance
Budget deal would fund water projects Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 05/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas lawmakers close in on budget accord after tentative water deal Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dewhurst, David; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House budget chief: 'We're going to have a deal' Houston Chronicle Weber, P. 05/15/2013 1 TX bill Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
School funding is in spotlight San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Pitts, Jim; School finance; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
State moves to restore funding for cancer agency Austin American Statesman Copelin, L. 05/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; Cancer research; Nelson, Jane; State agency budgets; Turner, Sylvester
Capitol quest for road cash appears dead Austin American Statesman Wear, B. 05/13/2013 1 TX bill Darby, Drew; Highway finance; Nichols, Robert; Perry, Rick; Pickett, Joe; Pitts, Jim; Watson, Kirk; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House, Senate face impasse over budget Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tomlinson, C. 05/12/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Darby, Drew; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Water and education are both valid uses of the Texas rainy-day fund Fort Worth Star-Telegram Haecker, R. 05/12/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance
Budget deal stumbles with 2 weeks left in session San Antonio Express News Weber, P. 05/12/2013 1 TX bill Hilderbran, Harvey; Howard, Donna; Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets; Tax relief; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Too much talk, not enough action in Legislature Wichita Falls Record News Mills, A. 05/12/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bonnen, Dennis; Estes, Craig; Nichols, Robert; Railroad Commission of Texas; Ritter, Allan; Sunset review process; Water finance
School, water spending still hanging up Texas budget Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Crownover, Myra; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Pitts, Jim; School finance; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
No solution yet for water project funding Austin American Statesman Ward, M. 05/10/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Constitutional amendments; Dewhurst, David; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
AG says Rainy Day Fund withdrawals count toward state spending limit Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 05/10/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Darby, Drew; Hunter, Todd; Larson, Lyle; Rainy Day Fund; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits; Water desalination; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Abbott: Spending Limit Includes Rainy Day Fund Fort Worth Star-Telegram Grissom, B. 05/10/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Attorney General opinions; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Tax and expenditure limits
House budget chief: Impasse will 'get worked out' San Antonio Express News Weber, P. 05/10/2013 1 TX bill Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Tax relief; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Rainy Days are in forecast for Austin Abilene Reporter-News McNeely, D. 05/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; Constitutional amendments; Eltife, Kevin; Highway finance; Inmate rehabilitation; Perry, Rick; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; School bonds; Straus, Joe, III; Transportation bonds; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Whitmire, John
Perry says he’ll bring lawmakers back if tax cuts, water funding aren’t adequate Austin American Statesman Staff 05/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dewhurst, David; Perry, Rick; Rainy Day Fund; Special session potential topics; Tax relief; Water finance
Abilene mayor hopes legislators set up a state water bank Abilene Reporter-News Collins, C. 05/05/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abilene, Texas; Darby, Drew; Rainy Day Fund; Reservoirs; Ritter, Allan; Water finance; Water supplies; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House determined to fund water plan, floating a hybrid possibility Austin American Statesman Price, A. 05/03/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cook, Byron; Creighton, Brandon; Dewhurst, David; Larson, Lyle; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Seliger, Kel; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Texas State Water Plan; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
Straus: We weren't sent here to govern like California Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 05/03/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Rainy Day Fund; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Revive plan to finance water projects Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/01/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Water finance
Straus not giving up on water plan Houston Chronicle Tresaugue, M. 05/01/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Political factions fight over Texas Rainy Day Fund San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 05/01/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Davis, Yvonne; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; School finance; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
House vote leaves water bill sunk Tyler Morning Telegraph Russell, A. 05/01/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Eltife, Kevin; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Simpson, David; Water finance
Water proposal dies on point of order Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Eiland, Craig; Larson, Lyle; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Points of order; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
Water fund bill dies in Texas House Dallas Morning News Tomlinson, C. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Capriglione, Giovanni; Davis, Yvonne; Fraser, Troy; Points of order; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Tax and expenditure limits; Water finance
Point of order kills water bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Perry, Rick; Points of order; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Stickland, Jonathan; Turner, Chris; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance; Water supplies
Water bill dries up on House floor Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Turner, Sylvester; Water finance
How much is enough for a Rainy Day Fund? San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 04/29/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fiscal management; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Water infrastructure financing in jeopardy in Texas House Austin American Statesman Price, A. 04/26/2013 1 TX bill Dewhurst, David; Howard, Donna; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Schaefer, Matt; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits; Water finance
Texas Legislature should invest in water infrastructure Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jiles, J. 04/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fraser, Troy; Ritter, Allan; Texas State Water Plan; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Perry's Rainy Day Fund policy fueled by credit ratings McAllen Monitor Batheja, A. 04/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bond ratings; Combs, Susan; Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; Taylor, Van
Rainy day plan for education faces opposition on high San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/26/2013 1 TX bill Highway finance; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas Senate budget maneuver outflanks House, and maybe Perry, on rainy day fund Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/25/2013 1 TX bill Dewhurst, David; Eiland, Craig; Highway finance; Parker, Tan; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Bolstering El Paso roads: Measures in Texas Legislature could mean extra funds El Paso Times Schladen, M. 04/25/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Pickett, Joe; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Wary of draining Rainy Day San Antonio Express News Staff 04/25/2013 1 TX bill Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund
Senate OKs plan to let voters tap rainy day fund for schools Austin American Statesman Ward, M. 04/24/2013 1 TX bill Davis, Wendy; Duncan, Robert; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas Senate approves amendment to tap rainy day fund Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/24/2013 1 TX bill Combs, Susan; Constitutional amendments; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
$2B more for public schools? San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/24/2013 1 TX bill Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Van de Putte, Leticia; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Senate OKs Rainy Day Fund spending for schools San Antonio Express News Weber, P. 04/24/2013 1 TX bill Davis, Wendy; Dewhurst, David; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Legislators, avoid meltdown over water funding Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Rainy Day Fund; Tax and expenditure limits; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Talk is on how, not if, to tap piggy bank San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 04/21/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Fraser, Troy; Herrero, Abel; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Perry favors sitting on $7 billion of rainy day money Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/18/2013 1 TX bill Highway finance; Perry, Rick; Rainy Day Fund; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Water bill forwarded to Senate San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 04/17/2013 1 TX bill Deuell, Bob; Fraser, Troy; Rainy Day Fund; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
A redefinition of Rainy Day Fund emergencies Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 04/16/2013 1 TX bill Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance
Perry proposes business tax cut with just six weeks left in session San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/16/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Franchise taxes; Highway finance; Margins tax; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Perry, Rick; Tax relief; Villarreal, Mike; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Lawmakers reverse Rainy Day Funds role San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 04/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Legislative intent; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Transit faces congestion on funds San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 04/14/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Eltife, Kevin; Harless, Patricia; Highway finance; Highway maintenance; Keffer, Jim; Nichols, Robert; Perry, Rick; Phillips, Larry; Rainy Day Fund; West, Royce; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Perry 'open to ideas' on tapping rainy-day fund for transit, water projects Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 04/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Motor vehicle sales taxes; Perry, Rick; Rainy Day Fund; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Perry touts car tax for roads San Antonio Express News Rauf, D. 04/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Highway finance; Motor vehicle sales taxes; Nichols, Robert; Perry, Rick; Phillips, Larry; Pitts, Jim; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas senator wants voters to decide on $2.5 billion for water funding Dallas Morning News Shannon, K. 04/12/2013 1 TX bill Fraser, Troy; Rainy Day Fund; Ritter, Allan; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Senate GOP calls for $6B take from Rainy Day Fund San Antonio Express News Weber, P. 04/12/2013 1 TX bill Eltife, Kevin; Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; School finance; Water finance; West, Royce; Whitmire, John; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
GOP plan uses $6B from Rainy Day Fund San Antonio Express News Weber, P. 04/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Highway finance; Rainy Day Fund; Water finance; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'