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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Allen Vaught says misinformation has confused the meanings of Prop. 2 and 3.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
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
The media at the news conference seemed more interested in the Todd Willingham arson and execution issue than education.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
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
The forum will also discuss the upcoming Arlington ISD bond election.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
She has been involved in Texas education for more than 20 years, including as a teacher in Highland Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
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
Collin County gets $14 million; Rockwall gets $140,000.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
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
Note to fashionistas: Haute couture does not qualify for the tax break.
Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
A detour will be in place to assist with traffic.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
They don't know what to use it for yet, one spokesperson said.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
It's all about the hot, dry weather, and the resulting danger of wildfires.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Dallas attorney Eric Johnson intends to challenge Hodge in the 2010 Democratic Primary.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
... which would have kept a lot of lead out of our landfills and, eventually, our soil and water.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Monday night without passing sunset legislation for several major Texas agencies, including TxDOT.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
... for up to 20 additional years.
Friday, May 22, 2009
... but what about adults?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Violators would be charged with a felony and could spend a year in jail.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Exemptions to the ban include cakes, pies, and pretty much anything at the Texas State Fair.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
House Bill 515 will increase access to health care and alleviate tax burden on Dallas residents.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
... because there's talk of opening one in Frisco Square.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Disaster declarations, apparently, are "... a normal activity."
Friday, May 1, 2009
Texas bloggers and citizen journalists have pushed for “Privileged Matters” protection since 2006.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Texas House records show that this session, she has missed morning committee recorded quorum calls over 85% of the time.
Monday, April 20, 2009
... according to the U.S. Dept. of State
Best not let Gov. Perry get a look at this.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wanna know what your fellow Texans are paying for their cereal? Here's how to find out.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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
A police spokesperson said that the amount of manpower needed to run the checkpoints may preclude their involvement.
Monday, April 13, 2009
State Disrict Judge Orlinda L. Naranjo found that DPS acted outside its scope of authority.
Friday, April 10, 2009
As I figured would happen, SB-855 is no longer a bill about only the DFW suburbs.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Student athletics' fees, a proposed law school, and a concealed weapon law are all on the docket.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Randy Snow, gold medalist and four-time paralympian, will keynote the June 12 event.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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
The bulk of the bills I filed came directly from conversations with my constituents over the past couple of years.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meanwhile 13-year-olds laugh, go behind gym for another puff.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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
Complaint alleges that Judge Keller hid assets worth millions.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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
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
Candlelight Vigil for Soldiers at Fort Hood Just a day before Veteran's Day, UT-Arlington students remember the soldiers wounded and killed at Fort Hood on Thursday. The public is invited to share this somber event with students. More info