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Longtime Galveston state rep. decides to not seek re-election
GALVESTON – A local attorney who has had a presence in the Texas House of Representatives for the past 20 years decided to make his current term his last. -
Lawyer losses out to businessman in bid for 14th Congressional seat
Weber A small business owner, not a lawyer, will square off against Democratic challenger Nick Lampson for the right to represent the 14th Congressional District in Washington, D.C. -
Texas redistricting maps approved; Republicans happy with results
SAN ANTONIO � It looks like the Texas primary elections will be held on May 29 now that federal judges in San Antonio released new redistricting maps on Tuesday afternoon. -
Texas must continue to take the lead on Fracking Regulation
We all know Texas swells with pride. But our state is swelling in many other areas, too � our economy, population and our need for infrastructure and resources are all growing. By now we know domestic natural gas plays a large role in our nation's pursuit of energy independence. -
Texas House bill would prevent collection of punitive damages from TWIA lawsuits
Smithee The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would cap the amount of damages plaintiffs can receive from litigation against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. -
Texas lawmaker proposes reforms to federal rule regarding frivolous lawsuits
Smith On the heels of the Texas House of Representatives' successful passage of a lawsuit reform bill to reduce frivolous suits in state courts, a Texas lawmaker in Washington is hoping to push a similar bill on the federal level. -
"Loser pays" is a winner
The "loser pays" bill that the Texas House of Representatives passed last Saturday now goes to the Senate, where it is also likely to pass and then be signed by its most ardent supporter, Gov. Rick Perry. -
'Loser pays' bill passes Texas House in emergency Saturday session
Creighton In an emergency session on Saturday, the Texas House of Representatives passed a "loser pays" bill that could change who pays legal fees in certain civil lawsuits. -
Texas judiciary faces massive budget cuts; layoffs possible for Ninth Court of Appeals
McKeithen In a move to cut $1.2 billion from the 2010-2011 biennial budget, Texas leaders on May 18 directed the Legislative Budget Board to notify state agencies that budget savings proposals requested by leadership earlier this year should be implemented. -
Ike's flood waters fail to stop deluge of Galveston voters
Cox GALVESTON � Hurricane Ike's floodwaters may have damaged numerous residences and businesses and rendered thousands of residents homeless a couple of months ago, but they did not impede the surge of voters at the polls on Election Day. -
Lawmakers close venue loophole for dredging suits
Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale In a legislative session fraught with battles to unseat House Speaker Tom Craddick, Texas lawmakers were able to agree on at least one measure that is big news for the state's maritime industry. -
MySpace will surrender data about sex offenders to Texas attorney general
Press release from the office of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott