State representative addresses Propositions 2 and 3 on constitutional amendments ballot
Allen Vaught says misinformation has confused the meanings of Prop. 2 and 3.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
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Voters guide: Proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution for November 3 election
We'll learn you good. Read about new amendments involving property tax appraisal procedures, imminent domain, public funding for universities, and veterans' hospitals.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Governor Rick Perry announces science and math proposal in Richardson; press changes the subject
The media at the news conference seemed more interested in the Todd Willingham arson and execution issue than education.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Texas Attorney General tells Rockwall audience he has appealed Dallas judge’s gay divorce ruling
Greg Abbott said he had no choice but to challenge the ruling since the state has defined marriage as involving one man and one woman.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
League of Women Voters of Arlington to hold public forum on constitutional amendments
The forum will also discuss the upcoming Arlington ISD bond election.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Gov. Perry appoints Mary Pincoffs Wilson to Texas Woman’s University board of regents
She has been involved in Texas education for more than 20 years, including as a teacher in Highland Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
TxDOT online project tracker shows congestion on Dallas-Fort Worth roads
Dallas and Fort Worth recently got Twitter feeds (after we posted this story). But TxDOT's latest road congestion feature is pretty helpful.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
State gives funding for Collin County and Rockwall airports
Collin County gets $14 million; Rockwall gets $140,000.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
New Texas traffic, criminal laws set to go into effect September 1
Among the new laws are one requiring seat belts for everybody in a vehicle 15 passengers or less and several friendly to those who would carry concealed handguns.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Drop everything and grab your wallet! It’s tax-free shopping weekend in Texas
Note to fashionistas: Haute couture does not qualify for the tax break.
Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
I-20 ramp to Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie closed Friday night and Saturday morning
A detour will be in place to assist with traffic.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
UPDATED: TxDOT creates Twitter accounts in most Texas cities except Dallas and Fort Worth
They don't know what to use it for yet, one spokesperson said.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Texas governor Perry declares disaster for 167 hot, dry Texas counties
It's all about the hot, dry weather, and the resulting danger of wildfires.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Eric Johnson, potential opponent for Texas Rep. Terri Hodge, reports $60,000 raised for race
Dallas attorney Eric Johnson intends to challenge Hodge in the 2010 Democratic Primary.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoes TV recycling bill
... which would have kept a lot of lead out of our landfills and, eventually, our soil and water.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Collin County red light cameras survive Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Monday night without passing sunset legislation for several major Texas agencies, including TxDOT.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
North Texas cities using red-light cameras seek to postpone effect of proposed state law banning them
... for up to 20 additional years.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Texas house says teens shouldn’t be phoning and driving
... but what about adults?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Texas House votes to protect pets in domestic violence situations
Violators would be charged with a felony and could spend a year in jail.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Texas Senate votes to ban most trans fats
Exemptions to the ban include cakes, pies, and pretty much anything at the Texas State Fair.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Texas State Rep. Allen Vaught pushes for regional hospital district
House Bill 515 will increase access to health care and alleviate tax burden on Dallas residents.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Frisco might loosen smoking restrictions for cigar bars
... because there's talk of opening one in Frisco Square.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Texas Governor Rick Perry says we shouldn’t be alarmed by his flu-based disaster declaration
Disaster declarations, apparently, are "... a normal activity."
Friday, May 1, 2009
Texas Legislature to consider bill that would protect bloggers
Texas bloggers and citizen journalists have pushed for “Privileged Matters” protection since 2006.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Texas State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg apparently likes to sleep in
Texas House records show that this session, she has missed morning committee recorded quorum calls over 85% of the time.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Secy. Hillary Clinton visited the foreign country of Texas last month
... according to the U.S. Dept. of State
Best not let Gov. Perry get a look at this.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Texas Farm Bureau website dishes out info on average cost of groceries
Wanna know what your fellow Texans are paying for their cereal? Here's how to find out.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Bills filed for the 81st legislative session (part three)
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list but a glimpse into some of the things I have been working on.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Denton police may not use sobriety checkpoints
A police spokesperson said that the amount of manpower needed to run the checkpoints may preclude their involvement.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Texas DPS stymied in attempt to make it harder for legal aliens to get a driver’s licenses
State Disrict Judge Orlinda L. Naranjo found that DPS acted outside its scope of authority.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Gas Tax, Mileage Tax, Property Tax - Oh My!!
As I figured would happen, SB-855 is no longer a bill about only the DFW suburbs.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
UNT-related bills pend voting in Texas Legislature
Student athletics' fees, a proposed law school, and a concealed weapon law are all on the docket.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon set for Arlington’s new Cowboys Stadium
Randy Snow, gold medalist and four-time paralympian, will keynote the June 12 event.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Debating tobacco prohibition for Texas 18-year-olds
Be it 17, 18, 19 or 21 - wherever you want to draw the line distinguishing juveniles from adults, it should be the same for everything.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Bills filed for the 81st legislative session (part one)
The bulk of the bills I filed came directly from conversations with my constituents over the past couple of years.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Texas Senate may raise legal smoking age from 18 to 19
Meanwhile 13-year-olds laugh, go behind gym for another puff.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Texas transportation tax increases may be coming soon
If you just registered your vehicle for $72, it would have been $147 with the new $60 mobility improvement fee and $15 vehicle emissions fee.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Texans for Public Justice files criminal complaint against Judge Sharon Keller for properties in Dallas
Complaint alleges that Judge Keller hid assets worth millions.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Rep. Allen Vaught: Bills filed for the 81st legislative session (part two)
This article is the second part of a three part series detailing the bills I filed for the 81st legislative session.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Collin County Commissioners oppose Parkland Hospital merger bill
Part of their opposition is because it wasn't clear how much of Parkland's debt Collin County residents would have to assume.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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