Daily Archives: May 7, 2007

“Gutted” statewide smoking ban bill passes the House

For what it’s worth. The smoking ban seemed to have recovered from a near-defeat Friday but staggered further Monday before it passed 91-48. Now in its weakened state, the bill still needs a final House vote before it goes to … Continue reading Continue reading

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HB13 passes the House

Grits and Vince have the details. I predict it’ll have a much easier time in the Senate – it’ll need to have a much easier time, or there’ll be no time to pass it. Even a joint committee might run … Continue reading Continue reading

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Anti-clean air bill gets moved to friendlier turf

Remember SB1317, the anti-clean air bill that could have been stopped in the Senate but wasn’t? And remember how I was worried that it might get routed to a friendly committee for a clear path to passage in the House? … Continue reading Continue reading

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More HB13 debunking

HB13 is scheduled to be on the floor of the House yet again today, at which time we may get some answers to the questions Scott Henson raised concerning federal funding questions that its sponsor, Rep. David Swinford, had claimed … Continue reading Continue reading

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If not you, then who?

Through Friday, just under 24,000 people had voted in Harris County (PDF). That includes other city elections, like Pasadena and Deer Park, various school board elections, and the constitutional amendment. It does not include the weekend, which might have added … Continue reading Continue reading

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HB13: Swinford and Culberson

Grits asks a very interesting question regarding HB13: House State Affairs Chairman David Swinford has said he’d rather kill HB 13, the Governor’s homeland security bill, than move police powers to the Department of Public Safety away from the Governor’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dynamo: Moving near the Astros?

Miya Shay reports that the Houston Dynamo may become the Houston Astros’ newest neighbor. Officially, the Dynamo say they are still looking at building a new stadium either in Sugar Land or Houston. But I’ve learned there’s been a strong … Continue reading Continue reading

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How unromantic

‘stina brings news of an incident at the Romantic Times Book Lovers’ Convention here in Houston. I’ll leave it to you to click over and read the details. All I know is that it looks like Fred Head finally found … Continue reading Continue reading

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Great moments in publishing

There really are days when I feel like I’ve seen it all. Believe it or not, there actually does exist a magazine called Blogger & Podcaster. And yes, the tagline is: “For Aspiring New Media Titans.” And yes, you won’t … Continue reading Continue reading

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