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03/01/2010 Perry grants state's first posthumous pardon
San Antonio Express News Peggy Fikac
02/22/2010 Texas exonerees aren't free from income taxes on compensation
Dallas Morning News Diane Jennings
01/19/2010 New HIV-testing law focuses on pregnant women
The Austin-American Statesman
01/07/2010 Legal opinion clears way for governor to pardon Cole
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
01/07/2010 Pardon for Cole called 'vindication'
San Antonio Express News
01/07/2010 Perry would pardon inmate who died in prison
The Houston Chronicle
12/21/2009 Home Front Lines, Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly, Behind the Lines
12/20/2009 Veterans court is a dose of good news, The Houston Chronicle
By SEN. RODNEY ELLIS HOUSTON CHRONICLE
10/10/2009 Texas Forensic Science Commission in the spotlight and facing legislative scrutiny
Fort-Worth Star Telegram
10/03/2009 Governor grants stay of scientific evidence
Austin-American Statesman
09/29/2009 Texas senator wants to guarantee hospitals do their share of charity care
09/25/2009 Family of man exonerated after dying in jail wants answers
09/25/2009 Joint Center to Release National Poll of African American Views on Global Climate Change and What to do About It
09/24/2009 Alief International Parade --We Are All In the Family
09/19/2009 Texas: The Kinder, Gentler Hang 'Em High State
Tim Cole was wrongly convicted of a 1985 rape at Texas Tech University and died in prison before his name was cleared.
09/17/2009 Premium increases too stiff, say holders of long-term care policies
09/14/2009 Saving Cents: Free weekend family-friendly fun
09/13/2009 Are Texas arsons a case of bad science? Some experts think so
09/13/2009 Dismay over tuition fund rule change
09/09/2009 Texas put in uncomfortable spotlight
Did the state put an innocent man to death?
09/01/2009 Wrongly convicted to get pay
08/30/2009 Law keeps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder out of jail
08/27/2009 Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission established
Governor signs bill with Houston survivors, HMH leadership and co-sponsors
08/26/2009 Report faults arson convictions that put two Texas men on death row
08/21/2009 FOIFT honors two for shield law work
07/31/2009 Schnurman: Texas leaders should reconsider the federal stimulus money
07/18/2009 Additional jobless benefits in sight
07/17/2009 Ellis asks for AG opinion on Cole pardon
07/15/2009 Cyclists, Perry on collision course
07/15/2009 Senator asks AG to rule on Cole issue
07/10/2009 Research: Perry could pardon Timothy Cole
05/20/2009 Senator says smoking ban measure is dead
05/18/2009 Texas makes it 37...
The free-flow-of-information law, which took effect immediately after Gov. Perry’s signature, is the proverbial win-win
05/14/2009 Shield law OK'd for Texas journalists
05/13/2009 Shield law has cleared both House and Senate; on way to
After short debate, Senate passes long-sought measure.
05/12/2009 Law to improve lives of wrongfully convicted sent to Texas governor
The Tim Cole Act, designed to improve the lives of wrongfully convicted former inmates, headed to Gov. Rick Perry’s desk Monday after winning approval in the state Senate.
05/12/2009 Senate panel endorses statewide smoking ban in Texas
A Senate panel endorsed a statewide smoking ban Monday after authors agreed to exempt cigar bars, patios of restaurants and bars, and nursing homes.
05/08/2009 College fund gets lift from Perry
By JEANNIE KEVER HOUSTON CHRONICLE May 8, 2009, 12:39AM
05/08/2009 New priorities suggested for college grants
Texas Grant program funding has been sufficient to provide aid only to about half of eligible students.
05/08/2009 Report encourages market transparency
Consumers in the state of Texas could save almost $1 billion annually with increased transparency in the electricity market, according to an AARP report released Tuesday.
05/08/2009 Shield law balances free press, fair trial
A reporter "shield" law that had died in the last two legislative sessions was finally passed by the Texas House of Representatives April 30 and sent to Gov. Rick Perry on Monday.
03/06/2009 Editorial: Texas GOP senators gain advantage on voter ID bill
03/06/2009 Home security
We urge longer time for resolution of mortgages
03/04/2009 Bill to expand screening for HIV key to fighting spread of disease
03/04/2009 Learning about sex the Texas way
Texas has highest In this state, the main thing students need to know about sex is: Don't do it. Do our kids get passing grades? Hardly.
03/04/2009 Senator wants feds to intervene in Voter ID debate
03/04/2009 State efforts to hold off foreclosures gaining ground
03/03/2009 Democrats tell Perry to take it all
03/03/2009 Texas Democrats urge Perry to take stimulus money for unemployment insurance
03/03/2009 Whistle-blower protection bill should be law in Texas
Free Flow of Information Act is a vital piece of protection for whistle-blowers and journalists.
03/02/2009 Legislators say current sex ed law inadequate
03/02/2009 Texas needs free-flow legislation
Act would help reporters protect sources from retaliation
02/17/2009 Innocence lost: Efforts to stop wrongful convictions supported
02/17/2009 Jim Hogue: Texas needs a holocaust and genocide commission
02/15/2009 DAVE MCNEELY: Senator targets education board
02/12/2009 Chief justice seeks to abolish judicial elections
Jefferson says politics, money have destroyed Texans' confidence in justice.
02/11/2009 Hitt: Texas should build on a bright idea
02/11/2009 Hundreds volunteer to read to students
02/10/2009 Editorial: Punish those who wrongfully convict
02/07/2009 Texas lawmakers need to pass statewide smoking ban
02/06/2009 Man's exoneration creates 'perfect storm' for reforms
02/06/2009 Witness identification bill pushed at Capitol
01/27/2009 Jobless-pay fund may run dry this fall
01/15/2009 Texas Senate adopts rules change to allow Voter ID vote
01/07/2009 Sen. Rodney Ellis hits the ground running
12/29/2008 Texas Legislature could be going 'green'
Priorities in upcoming session may include renewable energy, environmental jobs
12/25/2008 Lawmakers say Texas needs statewide smoking ban
12/21/2008 State senators study case of innocent man who died in prison
12/12/2008 Perry: Carbon Caps 'Disastrous' for Texas
12/04/2008 Derailing a disease
With new infections here far outpacing the national average, routine HIV testing should be a priority.
12/01/2008 Support bill to implement recommendations on AIDS
Measure would require providers to offer HIV tests
11/29/2008 Universal preschool best for Texas kids
11/20/2008 Electric cars drawing Houston fans
The latest models are small and not too fast, but they can pass you at the pump
11/19/2008 State senator takes aim at wrongful convictions
10/30/2008 Blacks targeted in climate campaign
Some say global warming affects group the most, yet race is the least involved in fight
10/25/2008 Standing up for Acorn
State Senator Rodney Ellis and State Representative Garnet Coleman joined with members of ACORN on Friday to praise the grassroots organization for the work it does in the community.
10/21/2008 Rodney Ellis: Lowering odds that innocents end up in prison
08/06/2008 Wrongfully convicted Dallas County inmate is exonerated
Dallas man, Steven Phillips is 34th DNA exoneration. Integrity Unit convenes inaugural meeting.
07/26/2008 Wrong direction/Instead of increasing funding for student aid, Texas officials want to toughen eligibility standards
Instead of increasing funding for student aid, Texas officials want to toughen eligibility standards
07/21/2008 Perry has chance to show another side of Texas justice
Governor should honor U.S. commitment to treaty terms
05/20/2008 Inquiry sought against Sheriff's Office / Lawmakers want AG investigation into surveillance of Ibarra brothers
Houston Chronicle
05/20/2008 Top jurists back innocence commission
Fort Worth Star Telegram
05/17/2008 Till proved innocent / As DNA proves more prisoners have been wrongly convicted, Texas needs an innocence commission.
Houston Chronicle
05/16/2008 Who's Guilty Now?
The Observer
05/11/2008 Editorial: State Needs Innocence Commission
Dallas Morning News
05/09/2008 Exonerated inmates urge criminal justice changes in Texas
Fort Worth Star Telegram
05/09/2008 Exonerated men speak at Capitol
Dallas Morning News
05/09/2008 Exonerated men speak at Capitol
Dallas Morning News
05/09/2008 Wrongly convicted join call for panel
Houston Chronicle
05/08/2008 Voter Impersonation is a Phantom Worry in Texas
Houston Chronicle
05/07/2008 Voter impersonation is a phantom worry in Texas
Houston Chronicle
03/24/2008 Candidates get candid on this idea
Houston Chronicle
03/16/2008 Create a County Public Defender
Houston Chronicle
03/12/2008 Harris County Public Defender's Office: "An idea whose time has come?"
Houston Chronicle
01/08/2008 Texas funds ID Sudan-linked holdings
Houston Chronicle
12/31/2007 Editorial: Lottery commission should clear the air
San Antonio Express
12/28/2007 Jan. 1 marks the start of new laws in Texas
Dallas Morning News
10/10/2007 Protect the Guiltless: Senate study should bolster innocence commission
Dallas Morning News
10/10/2007 Wrongly convicted man finally free after 14 years
Houston Chronicle
10/07/2007 Editorial by Ellis, Whitmire, and Scheck: A Solution for HPD Crime Lab
Houston Chronicle
10/05/2007 Climate Change Panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention
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10/04/2007 Senator Ellis' Innocence Commission backed by Dewhurst
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
09/30/2007 As city grows, zoning talk is reborn
Houston Chronicle
09/30/2007 Dallas Morning News joins Senator Ellis in call for Innocence Commission
Dallas Morning News
09/30/2007 Push for Innocence Panel is Renewed
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
09/27/2007 Dallas has eye on more reliable photo lineups
The Dallas Morning News
09/27/2007 Ellis joins Obama in discussion on climate change
The Hill
08/03/2007 Senator Ellis Encourages Texans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday
Press Release
07/23/2007 Low-income Houstonians get relief from rising electricity costs
Press Release
06/21/2007 Senator Ellis joins Governor Perry at Sudan Sanctions Bill Signing
Senator Ellis joined Governor Rick Perry, and Representative Corbin Van Arsdale (R-Houston) at a bill signing for the "Stop the Genocide Act"
06/07/2007 Perry considers bills to expand tax breaks
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
06/05/2007 Alief set to establish International Management District
Houston Chronicle
05/15/2007 House approves bill telling funds to divest from Sudan
Associated Press
05/11/2007 Senate OKs insurer mental illness bill
Dallas Morning News
05/09/2007 Bicycle safety bill set for Senate OK
Dallas Morning News
05/03/2007 Perry looks at aides for TSU board
Houston Chronicle
05/02/2007 Bill would require info about gun buyers' mental health
Houston Chronicle
05/01/2007 House panel advances divestment in Sudan proposal
Austin American Statesman
04/30/2007 Voter ID mandate clears Senate panel
Austin American Statesman
04/27/2007 A (Poorly) Calculated Risk
Texas Observer Blog
04/16/2007 Dems seek more regulations for crisis pregnancy centers
Austin American Statesmnan
01/24/2007 Darfur bill unites opposite sides
Houston Chronicle
01/22/2007 Case reviews are a hard sell in Texas
Dallas Morning News
01/22/2007 Old cases back to haunt county
Dallas Morning News
01/18/2007 A 12th Dallas Convict Is Exonerated by DNA
New York Times
12/17/2006 Austin American Statesman Supports Ellis Clean Cars Bill
Austin American Statesman
12/17/2006 Houston Chronicle Supports Clean Cars Bill
Houston Chronicle
12/10/2006 Dallas Morning News Endorses Clean Car Bill
11/30/2006 Bill Calls for Lower Emissions
Fort Worth Star Telegram
11/17/2006 Measure to Target Public Smoking
Fort Worth Star Telegram
11/03/2006 Senator targets unjust convictions
Dallas Morning News
10/25/2006 Famous fossil goes on display in September
Houston Chronicle
10/20/2006 Intolerable Delay
Houston Chronicle
09/06/2006 For this bill, ex-con will be key lobbyist
Houston Chronicle
09/03/2006 Education the elephant in the room
Houston Chronicle
08/23/2006 Should all new convicts get HIV tests?
Austin American Statesman
08/03/2006 More states giving holiday from sales tax
USA Today
07/30/2006 TEXAS PARKS / Tale of two plantations is one of state's neglect / Historic sites crumble to forces of weather, time and lack of funds
Houston Chronicle
07/20/2006 Concerns put UH's satellite on back burner / Lawmakers and neighbor schools question need for northwest campus
Houston Chronicle
07/11/2006 Teen asks why he was beaten, parents say / Spring youth still hospitalized more than two months after the brutal pipe attack
Houston Chronicle
07/03/2006 A very little help
Houston Chronicle
05/31/2006 Fair funding for TSU, PV discussed at news conference
Houston Chronicle
05/26/2006 Extra funds urged for TSU and PV
Houston Chronicle
05/13/2006 Hate-crime motivation still in question / Officials looking into whether the ethnicity of teen added to severity of Spring beating
Houston Chronicle