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# 2019[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year.

# 2018[edit]

* The Federal Vacancy Count 1/31/2018 Feb 01, 2018

# 2017[edit]

* The Federal Vacancy Count 12/28/2017 Dec 29, 2017
* Every vote counts: Close ballot measure races in the largest cities Dec 07, 2017
* The Federal Vacancy Count 9/27/2017 Sep 27, 2017

# 2016[edit]

* The Federal Vacancy Count 9/28/2016 Sep 28, 2016
* The Federal Vacancy Count 5/25/2016 May 25, 2016
* Rodriguez wins Laredo City Council special election Apr 04, 2016
* The Federal Vacancy Count 3/30/2016 Mar 30, 2016
* Super Tuesday local judicial elections in review Mar 02, 2016
* The Federal Vacancy Count 2/24/2016 Feb 24, 2016
* The Federal Vacancy Count 1/27/2016 Jan 27, 2016

# 2015[edit]

* Review of ballot measure law changes in 2015: Four states remove local authority over contentious issues Dec 30, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Texas state Rep. Reynolds guilty of ambulance chasing Nov 23, 2015
* Houston mayoral race heads to runoff, San Francisco Board of Supervisors majority shifts and four new members elected to Seattle's city council; November 3 municipal elections in review Nov 04, 2015
* Securities fraud charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 2015 Sep 14, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Missouri state senator resigning amid sexual harassment accusations Jul 28, 2015
* Ballot Law Update Mid-Year Report: 19 laws approved in 15 states Jun 26, 2015
* The Tuesday Count: Texas legislators send measures on taxes, hunting to November ballot Jun 02, 2015
* Ballot Law Update: New restrictions on the initiative process move forward in four states May 28, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 5/27/2015 May 27, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Texas State Legislature fast-tracking religious freedom law May 04, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 4/29/2015 Apr 29, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 4/15/2015 Apr 15, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Vote over state raptor turns ugly in New Hampshire Mar 23, 2015
* Ballot Law Update: Notable ballot measure law developments in four states Mar 18, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Sign stirs controversy in Texas Mar 16, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 3/11/2015 Mar 11, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 2/18/2015 Feb 18, 2015
* The Tuesday Count: Local celebrities rumored to be involved in OH marijuana farms Feb 10, 2015
* The Tuesday Count: LA may get NFL team, Washington stricter initiative laws Feb 03, 2015
* State Legislative Tracker: Legislators facing discrimination allegations Feb 02, 2015
* The Tuesday Count: First statewide measure of 2015 to be voted on in Wisconsin Jan 27, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 1/14/2015 Jan 14, 2015
* The Federal Vacancy Count 1/7/2015 Jan 07, 2015

# 2014[edit]

* State Legislative Tracker: Legislative reform proposals in Oklahoma Dec 30, 2014
* Big spending leads to big win for Pace in Austin ISD runoffs Dec 17, 2014
* Austin ISD heads to runoff for three seats Dec 10, 2014
* The Tuesday Count: More marijuana, minimum wage measures expected in upcoming elections Nov 25, 2014
* The Tuesday Count: Hot-button issues resurfacing on future ballots Nov 18, 2014
* Texas judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 10, 2014
* 2014 supreme court election results: Democratic gain in North Carolina, incumbents dominate nationally Nov 05, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Top judicial races for election day Oct 30, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Everything's bigger in Texas, including ballots Oct 23, 2014
* Ebola case diagnosed in Texas Oct 01, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Partisan elections in the top courts Sep 25, 2014
* The Federal Vacancy Count 9/24/2014 Sep 24, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Candidate in contempt of court and a 3-month retirement Sep 18, 2014
* Grand jury indicts Governor Rick Perry on abuse of official capacity, coercion charges Aug 18, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Runoffs, retentions and a special election Jul 24, 2014
* State Legislative Tracker: Redistricting controversies in two states Jul 21, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Kidnapping, runoffs and voter ID Jul 10, 2014
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/2/2014 Jul 02, 2014
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/25/2014 Jun 25, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Retention tension, a supreme court candidate on trial, and an election decided by coin toss Jun 19, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Primary season in high gear--what you may have missed and upcoming races to watch May 29, 2014
* 2014 elections review: Texas' congressional primary runoff May 28, 2014
* 2014 elections preview: Texas to hold congressional primary runoff May 26, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Don't discount the primaries! Many races already concluded May 22, 2014
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/21/2014 May 21, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Candidate attacks May 15, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Candidate controversies Apr 17, 2014
* JP Election Brief: The "E" word in judicial elections: Ethics Apr 10, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Women successful in judicial races as incumbents face challengers Mar 27, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Controversy around judicial election laws Mar 20, 2014
* Battleground Friday: Texas' 23rd Congressional District Mar 15, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Close races, scandal and removal from the ballot Mar 13, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Texas primary recap, election funding and participation Mar 06, 2014
* 2014 elections review: Texas holds uneventful congressional primaries Mar 05, 2014
* JP Election Brief: The importance of primaries Feb 27, 2014
* JP Election Brief: Wisconsin primary concludes as the rest of the nation is just heating up Feb 20, 2014
* JP Election Brief: The Election Brief is back! Feb 13, 2014

# 2013[edit]

* Courtroom Weekly: Ghost hunters and lethal injections Jan 02, 2014
* Filing deadline report: 54 candidates file for seven statewide positions in Texas Dec 10, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2013, a glance at 2014 Nov 13, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: California lawmakers face campaign finance probe Nov 11, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Money, Medicaid and juvenile laws Nov 07, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Final pre-election report Nov 06, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Indiana senator calls for Article V convention Nov 04, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Halloween edition Oct 31, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Washington 2013 measure breaks campaign funding record Oct 30, 2013
* Texas school board candidates concentrate on funding, maintaining accountability Oct 25, 2013
* Large GOP field of candidates set to battle for open seat on Texas Railroad Commission in 2014 Oct 24, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Millions donated to 2013 ballot measure campaigns Oct 23, 2013
* Ad war gets under way in race for Texas Lieutenant Governor Oct 09, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Ballotpedia announces 5 most important 2013 ballot measures Oct 08, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Colorado senate leadership picture remains unclear Oct 07, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: 2013 Pre-election coverage Oct 02, 2013
* New justice appointed to Texas Supreme Court Sep 27, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Ballots set for November 2013 election Sep 24, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Shots fired, marriage laws challenged on the East Coast Sep 19, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Healthcare and hearts Sep 05, 2013
* Texas chief justice announces retirement Sep 04, 2013
* Davis delays her announcement in Texas Sep 01, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Texas adjourns third special session Aug 12, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Texas sees approval of first 2014 ballot measure Aug 06, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Georgia legislator passes away Aug 05, 2013
* Texas voting rights back into question Jul 26, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Nonpartisan coalition seeks to reform Illinois redistricting laws Jul 23, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Colorado recalls upheld in court Jul 22, 2013
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/3/2013 Jul 03, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Filibuster in Texas Jul 01, 2013
* Governor Rick Perry calls for special legislative session after crowd delays abortion bill vote Jun 29, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Certified Texas 2013 measures and failed 2014 referendums Jun 04, 2013
* The Executive Summary: A real-life Shawshank Redemption "cash with the pie" incident May 30, 2013
* Unprecedented rise in prosecutions for immigration-related offenses May 21, 2013
* Texas House to debate term limits May 15, 2013
* State Legislative Tracker: Delaware legalizes same-sex marriage May 13, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Human rights and finances May 02, 2013
* The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses Apr 30, 2013
* Point of Order Blocks Water Infrastructure Bill Apr 30, 2013
* Texas Senate Approves Charter School Expansion Apr 16, 2013
* Perry Wants Texas' Gold Stored in Texas Apr 13, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Murder in the courts Apr 04, 2013
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/6/2013 Mar 06, 2013
* Compromise helps Texas craft brewers Feb 28, 2013
* Texas committee considers restricting abortion drugs Feb 28, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Juveniles and schools Feb 14, 2013
* Texas bill seeks new, earlier primary date Feb 11, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Miners, strippers and doctors visit the courts Feb 07, 2013
* Courtroom Weekly: Courts differ on Freedom of Information cases Jan 31, 2013
* Rebranding long overdue for Texas Railroad Commission Jan 28, 2013
* 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/2/2013 Jan 02, 2013

# 2012[edit]

* Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Central Regional State Executive Officials Dec 14, 2012
* Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Texas Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
* Texas elections chief Hope Andrade steps down today Nov 23, 2012
* Texas judicial election recap, 2012 Nov 16, 2012
* JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
* Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Texas Congressional Seats Nov 01, 2012
* Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Texas State Legislature Nov 01, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Costly campaigns and a 12-way race Nov 01, 2012
* Lone competitive congressional district stands out on Texas ballot Oct 31, 2012
* 2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
* JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 2012
* By the numbers: Comparing Texas' 23rd congressional district candidates Oct 15, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Money and controversies Sep 27, 2012
* Texas voter roll purge is a matter of life and death Sep 25, 2012
* The Executive Summary: Only two primaries and two months until the general election Sep 06, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Individual races and big picture questions Aug 30, 2012
* Bow-tied former railroad commissioner appointed Texas' new chief education official Aug 28, 2012
* Military judge Gregory Goss orders Ft. Hood shooting suspect forcibly shaved Aug 27, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Results from Texas and Georgia (and more!) Aug 02, 2012
* 2012's school bond measures exceed 2011 records in bond dollars and approval ratings Aug 01, 2012
* 2012 elections review: Incumbents toppled in Texas runoff elections Aug 01, 2012
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/1/2012 Aug 01, 2012
* 2012 elections review: Texas Aug 01, 2012
* Making sense of the July 31, 2012 elections Jul 31, 2012
* 2012 elections preview: Texas voters to select winners in congressional, legislative runoffs Jul 30, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Ready for the next round of primaries Jul 26, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Supreme Court races and controversy in Illinois Jul 12, 2012
* $6 billion in school bonds decided at the ballot box Jul 06, 2012
* Texas Attorney General triumphant over healthcare ruling Jul 02, 2012
* 2012 competitiveness in Texas state legislative elections Jul 02, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Looking at Arizona, North Dakota and Texas Jun 28, 2012
* Convention highlighted growing discord within Texas Republican party Jun 15, 2012
* Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to grant testing of DNA evidence from 1993 murder Jun 14, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Results from Texas and more! May 31, 2012
* 2012 elections review: Several incumbents toppled in Texas primaries May 30, 2012
* Republican candidates for Texas Railroad Commission head to a runoff May 30, 2012
* 2012 elections preview: Texas voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries May 29, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Focus on the Gulf States and Northwest May 17, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Results from North Carolina and West Virginia (and more!) May 10, 2012
* Voter-ID law causing more friction between Texas and the Dept of Justice May 09, 2012
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/2/2012 May 02, 2012
* Texas Supreme Court wins award Apr 30, 2012
* Texas secretary of state goes online to inspire voter activity Apr 27, 2012
* Lawsuits abound in Texas over enforcement of Women's Health Program Apr 12, 2012
* JP Election Brief: May primaries and alleged campaign violations Apr 12, 2012
* Department of Justice disputes Texas voter-ID law Mar 31, 2012
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/21/2012 Mar 22, 2012
* JP Election Brief: Heading south with news from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Texas Mar 15, 2012
* 2012 Elections preview: Comparing state legislative filing deadlines Mar 05, 2012
* Redistricting Roundup: Courts continue to play an active role in redistricting Mar 02, 2012
* JP Election Brief: It's here! Mar 01, 2012
* Appeals court throws out El Paso recall Feb 20, 2012
* Redistricting Roundup: Primary dates appear on the move again Feb 17, 2012
* Texas sued over voter registration policies Feb 16, 2012
* Judge Meyers reimburses judicial campaign for property taxes Jan 31, 2012
* Redistricting Roundup: Flurry of activity moves total completed maps beyond two-thirds Jan 27, 2012
* Ballot Law Update: Year begins with slew of court actions Jan 26, 2012
* Redistricting Roundup: As 2012 sessions begin, states look to finalize maps Jan 13, 2012
* US Supreme Court holds hearing on Texas redistricting Jan 13, 2012

# 2011[edit]

* Redistricting Roundup: A holiday gift for candidates as states approve new maps before end of the year Dec 23, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Two states alter 2012 primary dates Dec 16, 2011
* Texas elections in state of confusion after US Supreme Court blocks redistricting maps Dec 13, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/7/2011 Dec 07, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Court drawn maps seeming likely to be used in Texas for 2012 elections Dec 02, 2011
* Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas Dec 01, 2011
* Texas Supreme Court suspends Judge William Adams after viral beating video Nov 23, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Court presence steadily increasing in redistricting Nov 18, 2011
* Federal court releases interim Texas redistricting plans after maps denied preclearance Nov 18, 2011
* Proposition 8's defeat leaves many Texans scratching their heads Nov 16, 2011
* Judge Adams fights to maintain custody of younger daughter Nov 16, 2011
* Election aftermath: Democrats hold Iowa Senate, Independent wins in Missouri special elections Nov 09, 2011
* Election aftermath: 7 Texas amendments approved, 3 defeated Nov 09, 2011
* Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012 Nov 07, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission Nov 04, 2011
* Viral video raises ire toward Judge Adams Nov 02, 2011
* Texans to vote on ten constitutional amendments next week Oct 31, 2011
* Student loans on the ballot in Texas Oct 31, 2011
* Federal courts inch closer to deciding fate of Texas redistricting maps Oct 28, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map Oct 21, 2011
* Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measures Breakdown: Ohio and Texas Oct 21, 2011
* Eastern District of Texas loses two judges Oct 16, 2011
* Doggett-Castro primary race heats up before the Texas redistricting ink dries Oct 15, 2011
* Suspended Upshur County judge cleared of oppression charges Oct 15, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/5/2011 Oct 05, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: Texas feels the heat, medical marijuana takes on Montana Oct 04, 2011
* Ann McClure becomes first woman chief of Texas Eighth Court of Appeals Oct 01, 2011
* Texas burns at record levels, water issues take focus in November election Sep 30, 2011
* Federal judge puts Texas redistricting maps on hold Sep 30, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: States Release New Maps As Texas Faces Federal Scrutiny Sep 23, 2011
* DOJ rejects two Texas maps Sep 23, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/21/2011 Sep 21, 2011
* Closing arguments heard in Texas redistricting case, decision may be delayed Sep 16, 2011
* Texas federal judge reprimanded for harsh orders Sep 15, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/14/2011 Sep 14, 2011
* Texas Supreme Court deems pole tax constitutional Sep 01, 2011
* Texas sonogram bill halted in federal court Sep 01, 2011
* Texas Democrats join federal redistricting case Aug 19, 2011
* Judge orders Republican emails released in Texas redistricting battle Aug 16, 2011
* Rick Perry announces presidential run Aug 16, 2011
* Rick Perry's judicial appointments gain attention as presidential run nears Aug 13, 2011
* Nelva Gonzales Ramos confirmed as a federal judge Aug 11, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/10/2011 Aug 10, 2011
* Longest active Texas magistrate retires Jul 30, 2011
* Rick Perry still undecided on Presidential run Jul 28, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: measure flatline continues as initiative sponsors play the waiting game Jul 19, 2011
* Healthcare compact gains momentum with Texas and Missouri Jul 19, 2011
* Texas execution of Mexican national results in international uproar Jul 16, 2011
* Rick Perry's prayer rally causes national stir Jul 16, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
* Ballot Law Update: Electronic signatures rejected in CA Jul 06, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures Jul 05, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
* Laredo Texas District Judge announces retirement plans Jul 01, 2011
* House Representative Fred Brown resigns Jun 30, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: Alabama heaps on 10 more amendments Jun 21, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
* Texas Senate passes Sanctuary Cities Bill in special session Jun 16, 2011
* Longest serving US magistrate judge retires today Jun 15, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
* Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/8/2011 Jun 08, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Illinois maps reach governor's desk Jun 03, 2011
* Congressional redistricting makes the agenda in Texas special session Jun 03, 2011
* Special session called in Texas Jun 01, 2011
* Governor Perry Signs Loser Pays Bill Jun 01, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
* Four new federal judge nominations from Obama May 23, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
* Redistricting heats up in Texas as 82nd session nears its end May 13, 2011
* Controversial state budget passes the Texas Senate May 13, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 13, 2011
* Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
* Texas House redistricting likely to end in court Apr 29, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting Apr 22, 2011
* Racketeering judge exposed in Texas Apr 21, 2011
* Supreme Weekly: Elections past and future Apr 21, 2011
* Lawmakers in nine state form caucus to battle TSA rules Apr 16, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process Apr 15, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes Apr 08, 2011
* Hispanic lawmakers file redistricting lawsuit in Texas Apr 07, 2011
* Texas Open Meetings Act survives another challenge Apr 06, 2011
* Filing deadline passes with 175 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution Apr 01, 2011
* Hispanic Republicans settle into the Texas House Mar 31, 2011
* Alcala appointed to Court of Criminal Appeals Mar 30, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: no certifications but proposals continue to add up Mar 15, 2011
* Filing deadline passes with fewer bills on the table in Texas Mar 15, 2011
* Former Fifth Circuit chief judge Charles Edward Clark dies Mar 14, 2011
* Texas Chief Justice delivers State of Judiciary Address as a call to action Mar 01, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Push for redistricting commissions increases among minority parties Feb 11, 2011
* Senate confirms three nominations to the Federal Judiciary Feb 10, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data Feb 04, 2011
* Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 2011
* The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives Feb 01, 2011
* Obama nominates six for district judge positions and one appellate judge Jan 31, 2011
* Texas fears partisanship in Obama's DOJ could affect redistricting Jan 28, 2011
* Redistricting Roundup: Even as full census data has yet to be released, already 4 states have lawsuits Jan 28, 2011
* Bailey appointed to newly-created 431st District Court Jan 22, 2011
* Governors in the news: state executives battle with lawsuits and their own legislatures Jan 22, 2011
* Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stops district court's death penalty hearing Jan 20, 2011
* Governors in the news: state executives are reaching out to fellow lawmakers to achieve their agendas Jan 19, 2011
* Judge Olvera appointed Presiding Judge Jan 14, 2011
* Texas Speaker race starts 82nd session off with a bang Jan 08, 2011
* Healthcare Compact wants states, not feds, to handle health care Jan 03, 2011

# 2010[edit]

* Judge Perkins retires from District 331 Jan 02, 2011
* States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
* Judge Holcomb faces mandatory retirement Dec 29, 2010
* Texas gains four congressional seats from 2010 Census Dec 22, 2010
* U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
* District Judge White dies Dec 21, 2010
* Judge in 20-plus State Attorney General suit expresses skepticism on mandate Dec 20, 2010
* Republicans clinch supermajority in Texas House Dec 17, 2010
* Voters go to the polls in two special elections tomorrow Dec 13, 2010
* Rainy day fund measure being considered in Texas Nov 29, 2010
* Governor McDonnell elected Vice Chairman of the RGA Nov 22, 2010
* English issue not riding into sunset as Texas considers measure Nov 17, 2010
* Republicans win big in Texas House Nov 15, 2010
* Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
* Judge Sparks receives award Oct 09, 2010
* Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level Oct 05, 2010
* Federal judges Walker and Jack to retire in 2011 Sep 30, 2010
* Scott Becker joins 219th District Court Sep 20, 2010
* Lack of candidates leaves Texas voters with little choice in November Sep 16, 2010
* In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes Sep 09, 2010
* State legislative elections come into national focus Sep 08, 2010
* Texas AG challenger accuses Greg Abbott of shifting immigration opinion Sep 08, 2010
* Judge Walker retires from District 96 Sep 07, 2010
* Texas AG challenging Obama administration drilling moratorium Aug 26, 2010
* Sinha appointed to 360th District Aug 19, 2010
* Taylor County judge to retire Aug 14, 2010
* Texas AG sues BP over emissions Aug 13, 2010
* Montague County judge found dead in home Aug 05, 2010
* Judge Barnes to run for District 367 judgeship Jul 05, 2010
* No candidates for three Tarrant County court races Jun 17, 2010
* Rose and Sulak compete for 353rd District Court judgeship Jun 01, 2010
* Lehrmann appointed to Texas Supreme Court Jun 01, 2010
* Gabriel chosen as GOP candidate for Texas Court of Appeals May 27, 2010
* Two candidates seek Third District Court of Appeals judgeship May 16, 2010
* O'Neill to leave Supreme Court in June May 16, 2010
* New judges elected for local Texas courts Apr 18, 2010
* Livingston appointed chief justice Apr 18, 2010
* Lehrmann wins Republican primary for Supreme Court Apr 17, 2010
* Maryland, Ohio and Texas citizens consider banning red light cameras Apr 13, 2010
* Interim Justice of the Peace appointed Mar 30, 2010
* Justice of the Peace resigns in light of nepotism charges Mar 12, 2010
* Green and Lehrmann will face off in Supreme Court runoff election Mar 06, 2010
* Two candidates compete for new Tarrant County judgeship Feb 26, 2010
* Judicial candidates prepare for primary election Feb 16, 2010
* Bailey challenges Morriss for 6th District Court of Appeals Feb 11, 2010
* Catalano, Salinas seek district judge position Feb 11, 2010
* Four candidates for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Feb 11, 2010
* Two candidates seek position on County Court at Law No. 3 Feb 11, 2010
* Stubblefield appointed presiding judge Feb 11, 2010
* Two candidates seek spot on 3rd Court of Appeals Feb 03, 2010
* Candidates set for Texas primaries Feb 03, 2010
* Two candidates pursue 86th District Court judgeship Jan 30, 2010
* Administrative judge plans to retire Jan 26, 2010
* Stuckly announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Jan 26, 2010
* Moseley seeks election to Texas Supreme Court Jan 26, 2010
* Four candidates seek Montgomery County judgeship Jan 22, 2010
* Galveston judge changes his mind about re-election Jan 20, 2010
* Two candidates for Guadalupe County Court Jan 18, 2010
* Three candidates pursue Comal County judgeship Jan 18, 2010
* Lubbock County Court candidate receives big donations Jan 18, 2010
* Independent candidates for Congress file notice of intent in Texas Jan 13, 2010

# 2009[edit]

* Texas city residents arguing for alcohol measure Dec 16, 2009
* New report exposes secrecy in the discipline of federal judges Dec 14, 2009
* Texas ballot measures show low turnout throughout the state Nov 19, 2009
* Texans hope to get top tier universities after amendment passage Nov 12, 2009
* All eleven Texas amendments pass Nov 04, 2009
* Early voting ends October 30th in Texas Oct 29, 2009
* Six states prepare to face off in November 3rd elections Oct 29, 2009
* Longest serving Texas judge stepping down Oct 27, 2009
* Texas early voting begins Monday Oct 18, 2009
* Constitutional amendment forums open across Texas Oct 14, 2009
* Texas Governor appoints first Latina woman to Supreme Court Oct 08, 2009
* U.S. District judge Jerry Buchmeyer dies Sep 23, 2009
* Buda city council rejects petition Sep 18, 2009
* Texas judge faces trial regarding death penalty Aug 17, 2009
* College Station attempts to oust camera referendum Aug 17, 2009
* Texas citizens file petition against change in land use Jul 31, 2009
* Texas Democrats recommend three judges for federal seat Jul 30, 2009
* Federal judge impeached Jul 21, 2009
* Man wants no cameras in small Texas town Jul 03, 2009
* Texans to vote on open beaches May 31, 2009

## Casino amendment still alive[edit]

Democratic state senator Rodney Ellis is leading an effort in the Texas State Legislature to get a 2/3rds vote in the Texas State Senate and the Texas House of Representatives to put a constitutional amendment before the state's voters on the Texas 2009 ballot to create up to 13 urban Vegas-style casinos in Texas.[1]

## Casino amendment a possibility[edit]

Casino companies are lobbying the Texas State Legislature to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would allow a dozen resort-style casinos to be built, and also allow slot machines at race tracks and the three recognized Native American tribes in Texas. Competing bills are expected as the Texas legislature convenes, looking for ways to make up the state's growing budget gap.[2]

## Texas voters approve $6 billion of new debt[edit]

May 13, 2008. Voters in Texas on Saturday, May 9 gave local governments the go-ahead to enter into over $6 billion of new indebtedness. The largest school bond issue was the Dallas Independent School District, where voters approved a $1.35 billion bond package. ...more (dead link)

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1. ↑ Fort Worth Star Telegram, "Tarrant’s top elected leaders cool to casino legislation," March 1, 2009 (dead link)
2. ↑ Star-Telegram, "Casino interests gear up for a Texas push," January 27, 2009 (dead link)