<![CDATA[The Texas Tribune · Storify]]>http://storify.com/texastribuneNodeJS RSS ModuleSat, 18 May 2013 17:08:43 GMT<![CDATA[With Strike of the Gavel, the Session Begins]]>

The 83rd legislative session began Tuesday with few surprises and a lot of ceremony.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Tue, Jan 08 2013 15:53:01

Swearing-in ceremony begins. #txlege. http://lockerz.com/s/275450183 · Donna Howard
Rep. David Simpson withdrew his bid for speaker of the Texas House, and Joe Straus was elected to the position for a third consecutive term.
RT @MarkW_KVUE: Straus: "If Texas were its own country... (pause) don't worry, we're not planning anything." laughter #txlege http://pic.twitter.com/Fw7VML3N · Matthew Posey
Gov. Rick Perry addressed both houses, encouraging fiscal conservatism.
The Senate had a couple of surprises, including a visit from onetime Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum and a staffer fainting during Perry's address. The staffer was OK.
Former presidential candidate @ricksantorum just entered the Governor's reception room #txlege http://pic.twitter.com/LEYwD4vv · Cody Permenter
Rick Santorum holding court on Senate floor, says he's a guest of Ken Paxton #txlege http://twitpic.com/btko5r · Texas Monthly
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The Tribune's Evan Smith interviews Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, about how he thinks higher ed will fare in the upcoming 83rd session. Seliger is the newly appointed chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Thu, Nov 29 2012 09:02:31

A Conversation with Sen. Kel Seliger | The Texas TribuneA Conversation with Sen. Kel Seliger | The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune invites you to join us for coffee and conversation with State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo). Kel Seliger was first elec...
State Sen. Kel Seliger | The Texas TribuneState Sen. Kel Seliger | The Texas Tribune
Kel Seliger was first sworn in to the Texas Senate in 2004 following a special election and was reelected in 2008 to represent SD-31 for ...
Conversation with state Senator Kel Seliger. #triblive http://pic.twitter.com/AzM0hQKU · Stephen Pennington
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The George Bush Presidential Library is set to host top educators from around the state.
.@texastribune makes a big splash in Aggie Land. #triblive http://instagr.am/p/Snle2qAlfE/ · Natalie Choate
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Thursday, November 15. The Austin Club, Austin, TX.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Thu, Nov 15 2012 14:58:41

At a TribLive conversation on Thursday, state Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, a declared candidate for Speaker of the Texas House, talked about the challenges and opportunities in taking on the current occupant of the job, Joe Straus.

Below is video of the conversation, followed by additional information on Rep. Hughes and Tweets captured during the event. 
TribLive: Hughes on the Speaker's Race, by Evan SmithTribLive: Hughes on the Speaker's Race, by Evan Smith
At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, a declared candidate for Speaker of the Texas House, talked ...
State Rep. Bryan Hughes | The Texas TribuneState Rep. Bryan Hughes | The Texas Tribune
Representative Bryan Hughes was elected to represent HD-5 in 2002 and is the vice chairman of the House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence...
Speaker Candidate Hughes Promises to Decentralize Power, by Brandi GrissomSpeaker Candidate Hughes Promises to Decentralize Power, by Brandi Grissom
State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola and a candidate for speaker of the House, promised his colleagues on Thursday that he will decentraliz...
@rephughes on #triblive this morning. Talking about what he'd do as speaker of the house. http://instagr.am/p/SDYjB0o4cl/ · Raz Shafer
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Storified by The Texas Tribune · Mon, Nov 12 2012 16:43:11

Pre-filing for the Texas 83rd Legislative Session began on Nov. 12, and more than 230 bills hit the docket before closing time. Legislators, reporters and policy wonks took to Twitter to discuss the pending legislation.
1st day to file proposed legislation in TX, line formed after midnight w/ zealous staffers, faint of heart not! #txlege http://pic.twitter.com/g6i0tC1s · Dan Branch
And so it begins... #txlege http://pic.twitter.com/bcJpNH2E · Emily Horne
For some, the day was a cause for celebration.
Game on. #happyfilingday #txgov #txlege #highered #txgop #tcot http://instagr.am/p/R7-LLUhL1C/ · Dan Branch
Others sounded off on specific legislation.
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State Senator John Carona & The Texas Tribune's Aman Batheja Host a TweetChat on Texas Transportation

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Thu, Aug 23 2012 15:47:54

On Thursday, August 23, The Texas Tribune hosted its third in a series of #TribuneFest Twitter chats. This was a live discussion between Sen. John Carona and The Texas Tribune reporter Aman Batheja on transportation funding in the next legislative session, toll roads and high-speed rail in Texas. For information on future #TribuneFest Twitter chats and on the Second Annual Texas Tribune Festival, go here.
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State Sen. John Carona, District 16 (R-Dallas), is now in his fifth term in the Texas Senate, representing District 16 in Dallas County. Previously, Senator Carona was elected to three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. 

Senator Carona currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee, Joint Chairman of the Legislative Oversight Board on Windstorm Insurance and as Co-Chairman of the Joint Interim Committee to Study Seacoast Territory Insurance. He also serves as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and the Senate Criminal Justice, Education and Jurisprudence committees. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee.

Follow him on Twitter @JohnCarona.
Amanbatheja

Aman Batheja covers transportation issues for The Texas Tribune. 


He worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington. 


Follow him on Twitter @amanbatheja.

TxDOT Releases First Rural Transportation Plan, by Emily FoxhallTxDOT Releases First Rural Transportation Plan, by Emily Foxhall
Small farm-to-market roads that once primarily took farmers to town and their children to country schools are now bustling with traffic, ...
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A U.S. House panel voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt over a fight involving documents related to the "Fast and Furious" weapons operation. Here's a look at how Texas officials and politicians have reacted this week.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:50:34

Tuesday, June 19 – Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Attorney General Eric Holder meet in an attempt to resolve the "Fast and Furious" affair, a botched gunrunning operation involving Mexican drug cartels. Issa threatens to hold a vote of contempt if Holder doesn't divulge certain documents pertaining to the case.
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attorney general eric holder is meeting today with republican house government and oversight chairman darrell issa , trying to stop issa ...
Wednesday, June 20 – At the request of the Justice Department, President Obama claims executive privilege, withholding "Fast and Furious" documents from Congress. This comes in the wake of a House Republican vote to hold Holder in contempt for failing to cooperate with inquiries into the affair.

In a letter to Obama, Holder said the documents “would raise substantial separation of powers concerns and potentially create an imbalance in the relationship” between the White House and Congress.
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Video on msnbc.com: Just as a House Committee is expected to vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, President...
Texas senatorial candidates Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst rally their followers against Obama's use of executive privilege and encourage them to support the contempt charges against Holder.
10:04 a.m. – An excerpt from Dewhurst's statement: "Unfortunately, President Obama’s decision to hide documents through Executive Privilege is a blatant political attempt to hide damaging information from the American people in order to protect his re-election campaign."
Statement From David Dewhurst On President Obama's Abuse Of PowerStatement From David Dewhurst On President Obama's Abuse Of Power
U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst released the following statement today after President Obama exerted executive privilege over vital ...
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas: “The AG and now the President have refused to turn over documents to investigators and failed to hold anyone accountable for his department’s mishandling of Fast and Furious." Other legislators react similarly.
Dewhurst claims Obama is being hypocritical in invoking executive privilege to withhold the documents, citing a video in which Obama criticized President George W. Bush for similar actions in 2007.
June 20, 1:16 p.m. - Gov. Rick Perry issues a press release on the use of executive privilege. 

“At the heart of this scandal is the tragic death of a U.S. border patrol agent, slain by a drug cartel member wielding a gun placed into circulation by his own government, and it’s unconscionable that President Obama and Attorney General Holder are refusing to cooperate with this investigation. We need our nation’s chief executive and highest law enforcement officer to be accountable to the citizens of the United States and stop thwarting efforts to find the truth about this botched operation.”
June 20, 1:25 p.m. - Cruz releases an official statement condemning the use of executive privilege and again calling for Holder's resignation. He also encourages supporters to sign a petition for Holder to be fired.
The contempt hearings continue.
FastandFuriousInvestigation.comFastandFuriousInvestigation.com
On June 20th, the Oversight Committee will meet to consider a report holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his...
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As a wave of intense tornadoes touched down in North Texas Tuesday afternoon, state and local officials and candidates reacted in real-time and sent out warnings to the public.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Tue, Apr 03 2012 16:00:02

Reports of tornadoes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area first hit in the early afternoon.
A tornado moving through south Dallas hurled trucks and trees into the air. Flights at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Dallas Love Field were cancelled.
US Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, posted a photo of a tornado visible from his district office in Arlington.
Taken abt 30 minutes ago at Arlington Dist office. Please keep turned to local media for reports & stay safe!!!!! #DFW http://pic.twitter.com/IgOqJLea · Joe Barton
Later in the afternoon, the National Weather Service warned that tornadoes may form in Denton and Collin Counties prompting tweets from lawmakers in that area including Frisco Mayor Maher Maso and state Rep. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound.
Candidates and lawmakers issued statements affirming support and condolences for those impacted.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas: “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by today’s violent weather across North Texas. In the coming days my staff and I will be working with state and local officials to ensure North Texans have all the federal support they need, and I encourage those affected by today’s storms to contact my office for assistance.”
Gov. Rick Perry: “I urge everyone in affected areas to stay off the roads as much as possible, and allow emergency workers and first responders to do their jobs quickly and safely. I have been in close communication with Chief Kidd, and our state emergency response teams are activated and stand ready to assist local areas in need of support. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected by the destructive tornadoes and storms that impacted the Dallas-Fort Worth area this afternoon.”

U.S. Senate Candidate Craig James Sends Condolences to Tornado Victims

“These storms that have pounded Dallas are a reminder that life is precious and unpredictable. As Texans always do, I expect that neighbors will help neighbors and our first responders will do their usual exemplary job in bringing order to the situation. I hope that my fellow Texans will join me in praying for the folks affected by these storms and do what they can to help.”

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A summary of the third and final day of the U.S. Supreme Court's review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — with a Texas viewpoint.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Wed, Mar 28 2012 20:21:47

BRIEF OVERVIEW:
There's plenty of national wrap-up coverage out there, from SCOTUSBlog and NPR to PBS NewsHour, Kaiser Health News and The New York Times. Audio and transcripts of the first hearing on whether the individual mandate can be severed from the rest of the law is here. Afternoon audio from the second hearing on whether Congress is unconstitutionally arm-twisting states by forcing them to expand their Medicaid programs (a federally-funded safety net) is here.

So let's cut to the chase. Following morning arguments, New Yorker and CNN Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin didn't give the Obama Administration very high marks.

@SCOTUSblog: Update: Paul Clement gave the best argument I've ever heard. No real hard questions from the right. Mandate is in trouble.

— Eric John Nies · Wed, Mar 28 2012 15:31:40
#obamacare #protests · Hannah Marie
Though the justices aren't expected to release their final ruling until June at the latest, NPR's Nina Totenberg's analysis of the high court's questioning suggests they could very well strike down the mandate — and possibly the entire law. Several news reports (and Tweets from legal experts) indicate the coalition of states may have a weaker case when it comes to questioning the Medicaid expansion issue.
Guess which is the pro side. #obamacare · Andres A.
THE TEXAS ANGLE:
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-TX, spoke today before a Tea Party rally. He blasted the mandate. "My heart breaks for people on disability who are here thinking if they support Obamacare it's better for them... they don't get that their liberty and their lives are at stake." Watch his remarks below.
Rep. Louie Gohmert Stands for Americans Outside Supreme Court · gohmerttx01
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, emerged from the court to share her thoughts on severing the mandate from the rest of the law on Fox Business News. "We think we should start all over," Hutchison said. "We do believe there should be affordable health care available to more people, but not with mandates that are against the freedom that we have in this country and are guaranteed in this country."
Sen. Hutchison Discusses Supreme Court Obamacare Oral Arguments on Fox Business · senatorhutchison
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a candidate for Hutchison's seat in the Senate, posted a scathing critique of the president's reforms today, including links to show he has long been opposed to the law. "To replace Obamacare, Dewhurst believes we need to implement free-market reforms that truly target rising costs and ensure better outcomes. Dewhurst supports expanding the individual health insurance market and aligning incentives so doctors, hospitals and patients get more value for their healthcare dollars."
Dewhurst Continues to Lead Campaign to Repeal Obamacare | Dewhurst for Texas
As arguments on the constitutionality of Obamacare in front of the Supreme Court wrap up today, there are encouraging reports from the pr...
Gov. Rick Perry's reaction to the final day of hearings, via Twitter.
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, witnessed the proceedings and says he "detected skepticism" in their faces. Since there are no cameras allowed in the Supreme Court, seats are highly coveted. According to The Hill, "Burgess suggested that Congress use that skepticism to take steps to reform Medicare now, without waiting for a final ruling."
GOP lawmaker saw 'skepticism' on Supreme Court justices' faces - The Hill's Floor ActionGOP lawmaker saw 'skepticism' on Supreme Court justices' faces - The Hill's Floor Action
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) aid Wednesday afternoon that he detected skepticism on the faces of U.
On his Facebook page, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott declares he feels "even more confident that a majority of the justices agree that the key part of Obamacare — the individual mandate — will be ruled unconstitutional." The Texas Republican Party posts a message from Abbott on their YouTube page.
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A summary of the second day of the U.S. Supreme Court's review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — with a Texas viewpoint.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Tue, Mar 27 2012 17:24:11

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on the most controversial aspect of President Obama's health reforms: the individual mandate and whether it's a constitutional overreach for Congress to require most Americans to sign up for insurance or face a penalty (in 2015). In general, the media reported the justices appeared split along the party lines, and the swing vote — Justice Kennedy — posed tough questions of the Obama Administration's lead attorney —whom many say 'choked' before the high court.
U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli Did Not Do Well. Does It Matter?U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli Did Not Do Well. Does It Matter?
Donald Verrilli had a bad day. Most people who heard the United States Solicitor General argue before the Supreme Court in support of the...
ICYMI: A couple strong Texas viewpoints on the health reforms from recent days. They're still relevant. Republican Comptroller Susan Combs is urging SCOTUS to consider the enormous financial burden on states to implement the new laws. “It will cost our state at least $18 billion dollars to cover increased Medicaid costs in the first 10 years after the law is implemented," she said on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Center for Public Policy Priorities released information last Friday that highlights how Texas has benefited from the reforms.
Comptroller Combs Warns of Cost of Federal Health Care Reform to States
March 26, 2012 (AUSTIN) - Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the enormous cost federal health c...
The scene outside of the Supreme Court. Photo posted by the attorney general's press office.
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott remains in DC to witness the oral arguments. He's also been available to the media, including a televised interview on MSNBC's Hard Ball with Chris Matthews. Here are some of his Tweets:
Texas AG Greg Abbott - Special ObamaCare SCOTUS Update 2 · txgoptv
After the arguments ended, Abott released the following statement:

“Bottom line is it looks like a very strong day for the Texas case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The crowds outside the court seemed to echo that – there were robust, large, vocal crowds outside the U.S. Supreme Court mostly chanting in favor of striking down Obamacare.”

“It was a very powerful day before the U.S. Supreme Court with robust questions coming from the bench. The justices seemed to largely agree with the position the State has taken all along, and that is that Obamacare changes the fundamental relationship between the government and individuals, and also Obamacare is forcing people to do something that is contrary to the prior rulings of the court.”
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn also appeared outside the Supreme Court to offer his criticism of the legislation. Here's the video:
Press Conference - Cornyn on ObamaCare: "As Government Grows, Individual Freedom Shrinks" · senjohncornyn
Arguably the fiercest critic of "Obamacare" in Texas, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, concludes,"Today’s arguments make it fairly clear that a majority of the justices are likely inclined to strike the mandate down."
What Happened at Today's Oral ArgumentWhat Happened at Today's Oral Argument
TODAY'S ISSUE: Whether Congress has the power under the U.S. Constitution to require individuals to purchase health insurance. KEY POINTS...
Public reaction is varied, too. On Tuesday, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal posted a letter written by Edward V. George, in support of the reforms. Meanwhile, the Houston Chronicle finds Texans protesting in DC against the president's signature legislation.
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A summary of the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court's review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — with a Texas viewpoint.

Storified by The Texas Tribune · Mon, Mar 26 2012 22:27:49

Here's a link to audio of the full 90-minute hearing. On the first day, the justices heard oral arguments over whether a federal anti-injunction rule applies to the Affordable Care Act and whether the Supreme Court can consider the case if the tax provisions in the law haven't taken effect. The Supreme Court has posted all audio here.
C-SPAN Coverage of Health Care Oral Argument | C-SPANC-SPAN Coverage of Health Care Oral Argument | C-SPAN
Beginning today, the U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments in the multi-state healthcare lawsuit. The Court considers whether the feder...
Need a visual aid to map out the legal consequences of the various lawsuits? Click on this link for a helpful chart.
Legal Questions And Answers That Will Decide The Health Law's Fate - Kaiser Health NewsLegal Questions And Answers That Will Decide The Health Law's Fate - Kaiser Health News
The challenge to the Affordable Care Act that the U.S. Supreme Court will consider this March involves a series of complex and inter-rela...
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is attending the hearings in Washington, D.C. Though he's not arguing before the Supreme Court, he is making appearances on television and speaking to the media about his opposition to "Obamacare."
Great breakdown of the #ObamaCare lawsuit by @GregAbbott_TX on #MSNBC. #txlege #tcot http://pic.twitter.com/8Bz1EJNi · Texans for Abbott
On Monday afternoon, Abbott sent the following statements to the press:

On the crowds outside the Supreme Court: “I have been here to the U.S. Supreme Court multiple times, and I’ve never seen crowds like this. The entire plaza around the Supreme Court is completely crowded with protesters against Obamacare and with supporters of Obamacare. This shows that this law is something that has gripped the entire nation. Most people here want to see Obamacare overturned.”

On today's oral arguments over whether the anti-injunction law applies to the court's ability to repeal or uphold the ACA : “The issue is whether or not this is or is not a tax. The truth of the matter is, this is imposed as a penalty, not a tax. The purpose of a tax is to raise revenue, and the purpose of the Obamacare penalty is not to raise revenue. As the justices pointed out, if Obamacare is successful, no one will be paying a penalty because everyone will have gone out and bought the health care insurance imposed by Obamacare. Therefore, clearly the Anti-Injunction Act does not apply – this is not a tax."

“As Justice Alito pointed out today, the Department of Justice lawyers in court today were contending that this is not a tax, but he did note that they’re going to be right back in court tomorrow contending that in fact this is a tax – once again pointing out the hypocrisy of the Obama Administration position."
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REACTION from Gov. Rick Perry, the Texas Association of Business and conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, whose analysts say, "Most of the justices seemed skeptical of the argument that the challenge to the individual mandate is barred by the Anti-Injunction Act because the mandate is a tax."
Florida v. HHS - What Happened MondayFlorida v. HHS - What Happened Monday
TODAY'S ISSUE: The applicability of the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA) as it relates to the individual mandate's tax penalty. KEY POINTS FROM ...
Texas, TX News - Texas | Texas Association of Business | Austin, TXTexas, TX News - Texas | Texas Association of Business | Austin, TX
U.S. Supreme Court Should Rule Act Unconstitutional The Affordable Care Act isn't affordable for Texas or Texans AUSTIN, TX- The Affordab...
Despite the lawsuit and the heavy criticism from Texas officials, the federal website healthreform.gov outlines the immediate benefits of President Obama's reforms.
The Affordable Care Act: Immediate Benefits for TexasThe Affordable Care Act: Immediate Benefits for Texas
Small business tax credits. 293,000 small businesses in Texas could be helped by a new small business tax credit that makes it easier for...
TEXAS COVERAGE: Texas news outlets write about what's at stake for Texans. The Washington Post includes a story with an interview with a Lone Star businessman who says the law would cost him too much.
Analysis: What's at stake in the landmark case of health reform, a.k.a. ObamaCare | Texas on the Potomac | a Chron.com blogAnalysis: What's at stake in the landmark case of health reform, a.k.a. ObamaCare | Texas on the Potomac | a Chron.com blog
The Supreme Court embarks Monday on a three-day examination of the Affordable Care Act "ObamaCare" with supporters arguing it's a constit...
DFW residents' views of healthcare law vary widely | Health | Dallas-Fort Worth Lifestyles Ne...DFW residents' views of healthcare law vary widely | Health | Dallas-Fort Worth Lifestyles Ne...
The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue starting today.
Is health care reform good for business? Depends on who you ask.Is health care reform good for business? Depends on who you ask.
It depends on who you ask. As the NFIB disputes the legal aspects of health care reform before the Supreme Court, small business owners o...
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