Reform local environmental lawsuits

by | Apr 15, 2015

April 14, 20015 (http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article18534641.html) by George S. Christian Important public policy is making its way through the Texas Legislature that will correct a serious and inadvertent flaw in the ability of...

Keeping Texas competitive starts with smart permitting

by | Apr 14, 2015

April 13, 2014 (http://setexasrecord.com/arguments/302808-keeping-texas-competitive-starts-with-smart-permitting) by Jennifer Harris AUSTIN – All Texans can vividly recall former Gov. Rick Perry travelling across the nation to lure businesses to the Lone Star State....

Early Voting Kicked Off Monday In House District 124 Run-Off

by | Apr 14, 2015

April 13, 2015 (http://tpr.org/post/early-voting-kicks-today-house-district-124-run) It’s been a season for elections, with at least five in as many months. Voters can now head to the polls from today through Friday to cast their ballots to fill the run-off for the...

Runoff required in Texas House District 124

by | Apr 1, 2015

March 31, 2015 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Early-lead-for-Minjarez-in-Texas-House-District-6171613.php) Attorney Ina Minjarez outpaced three other candidates in Tuesday’s special election to fill the Texas House District 124 seat vacated by José...

Keep fighting lawsuit abuse

by | Mar 30, 2015

March 29, 2015 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Keep-fighting-lawsuit-abuse-6163795.php) by Hazel Meaux Texas has been on the front lines in the battle against the abuse of our lawsuit system, ensuring it is used for justice, not greed. Years...

Voters Guide: Texas House District 124 Special Election

by | Mar 30, 2015

March 28, 2015 A Special Election for Texas House District 124 is being held March 31, 2015. The seat came open when José Menéndez was elected to the Texas Senate District 26 vacated by Letecia Van de Putte, who is running for Mayor of San Antonio. Find your polling...

Straight-party voting bill debated before Texas House committee

by | Mar 18, 2015

March 16, 2015 (http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/state-politics/20150316-straight-party-voting-bill-debated-before-texas-house-committee.ece) By Eva-Marie Ayala, eayala@dallasnews.com, Staff Writer AUSTIN — Officials from state’s Republican and Democratic...