Daily Archives: May 25, 2007

Is this finally it?

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Well, something is going on in the House. It all started about an hour ago. A short while ago, Rep. Jim Dunnam made a simple parliamentary inquiry. Would the speaker recognize someone for a privileged motion to vacate the chair? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Senfronia for Speaker!

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

She did it before, and she’s doing it again. Throw Democrat Senfronia Thompson of Houston’s stylish hat into the ring. She was the first state rep to start the rumbling last summer when she filed her candidacy for speaker for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The CHIP endgame

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Capitol Letters says the recently-passed CHIP bill HB109 is still being monkeyed with by the Senate and David Dewhurst. After collecting kudos Tuesday from the Texas Network of IAF Organizations (Dallas Area Interfaith, Valley Interfaith and so on), Mr. Dewhurst … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weakened toll road moratorium finally passes

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is definitely not what we thought we were going to get out of a toll road moratorium. It may be the best we could have done, but if so that’s pretty sad. Texas lawmakers struck a deal Thursday on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another reprieve for the Astrodome

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, I noted that State Sen. Kyle Janek had amended HB3694 to qualify the Astrodome hotel redevelopment project for some tax rebates, for the purpose of helping it to get financing, which has proven elusive so far. The amended … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is HB13 going down?

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’d almost forgotten about HB13 since it passed out of the House nearly three weeks ago. A much-amended version was passed by the Senate early this week, and apparently those amendments have left it open to attack. Yesterday afternoon the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, statewide smoking ban

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a goner. Although Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, may be holding out hope for her statewide smoking ban proposal until the Senate and House adjourn sine die, the Smoke-Free Texas coalition is admitting defeat. The organization, which includes the American … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Anti-rail lawsuit details

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

After being denied the opportunity to break out the thumbscrews depose Metro executives without having to file a lawsuit, rail opponents went ahead and filed their lawsuit, as everyone and their dog knew they were going to do. Much of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Get ready to say Good-bye to the River Oaks Shopping Center

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The end is near for the River Oaks Shopping Center. Preservationists gathered at a city hall trying to block the renovation of the historic River Oaks Shopping Center. The shopping center is 70 years-old and for generations it has been … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tron!

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Awesome! Gearing up for our 12th anniversary, Technology Bytes Radio is teaming up with The Petrol Station and St. Arnold Brewery to bring you Tron, the original geek movie, projected in all it’s gigantic glory outdoors and on the back … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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