Daily Archives: May 1, 2007

HB626 stalls, HB218 advances

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Apparently, HB626, in its original or “compromise” form, didn’t make it to the House floor yesterday. In this comment to his post that announced the “compromise”, Burka says the Secretary of State is “balking at the burdens the compromise would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting in New Braunfels

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to Houston and Farmer’s Branch, there’s an election of interest going on in New Braunfels, where irate tubers are attempting to recall New Braunfels City Council Member Ken Valentine, who has been the driving force behind most of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State Auditor busts TxDOT

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Didn’t get to this yesterday, but Eye on Williamson was on it: The State Auditor released a report on TxDOT’s claimed funding gap. To sum it up, the way they calculate their much-trumpeted $86 billion shortfall is baloney. The accuracy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The circle of life in Lobbyist Land

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Behold how the world works. The House’s second most powerful member inserted a provision in the budget last month that would all but guarantee a state contract for a company run by a former state official. The lawmaker, House Appropriations … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Where all the draftees are pretty, and every class is above average

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I just have one question regarding the weekend’s NFL draft: What do you have to do to earn a failing grade from John McClain? I mean, look at his recap of the AFC and NFC teams. I mean, I can … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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