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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
10/21/2008 Rodney Ellis: Lowering odds that innocents end up in prison
07/26/2008 Wrong direction
Instead of increasing funding for student aid, Texas officials want to toughen eligibility standards
07/22/2008 Perry has chance to show another side of Texas justice
Governor should honor U.S. commitment to treaty terms
02/21/2007 Senate Honors Vince Young
Press Release
02/21/2007 Ellis Praises Texas Chief Justice call for a Texas Innocence Commission
Press Release
01/30/2007 Senator Ellis to Lead Texas Delegation to Ethiopia
Press Release
01/29/2007 No Texas bankroll for outrage in Darfur
AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN
01/25/2007 Sheron Patterson: Why does Dallas County hold this dubious title?
Dallas Morning News
01/24/2007 Darfur bill unites opposite sides
Houston Chronicle
01/22/2007 Old cases back to haunt county
Dallas Morning News
01/22/2007 Case reviews are a hard sell in Texas
Dallas Morning News
01/18/2007 A 12th Dallas Convict Is Exonerated by DNA
New York Times
01/22/2007 Right, wrong and DNA
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
12/10/2006 Dallas Morning News Endorses Clean Car Bill
Dallas Morning News
12/18/2006 Houston Chronicle Supports Ellis' Clean Cars Bill
Houston Chronicle
12/18/2006 Austin American Statesman Supports Ellis Clean Cars Bill
Austin American Statesman
12/12/2006 Senator Ellis presents $100,000 Donation to Houston Food Bank
Press Release
11/14/2006 Sen. Ellis Files Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Press Release
11/14/2006 Houston Parks and Recreation Department Receives $1 Million
Press Release
11/06/2006 Senator targets unjust convictions
Dallas Morning News
11/02/2006 Wrongful Conviction
Media Advisory
10/20/2006 Intolerable Delay
10/19/2006 Statewide Smoking Ban
Press Release
09/07/2006 New education report gives Texas low score on college affordability.
Father of College Tuition Program Responds to new education report that gives Texas low score on college affordability.
09/06/2006 For this bill, ex-con will be key lobbyist
Measure aims to increase compensation for the wrongly convicted
09/04/2006 Will state follow others raising minimum wage?
09/08/2006 Passing of Judge James DeAnda
Press Release
09/03/2006 Education, the elephant in the room
Experts predict grim future for state if leaders don't address gap among students
08/23/2006 Should all new convicts get HIV tests?
Austin American Statesman
08/18/2006 Ellis and Legislators at National Bipartisan Bike Ride
Press Release
08/17/2006 C-17 Saves Lives and Texas Jobs
Austin American Statesman
06/22/2006 $250,000 Check for Texas Grants
Press Release
08/01/2006 Texas Senator Ellis urges families to sign up for affordable healthcare
Ellis enlists outdoor advertising to help build 'a Healthy Texas' Teams up with Houston Dynamo to spread the word
05/31/2006 Fair funding for TSU, PV discussed at news conference
Houston Chronicle
08/22/2006 Senator Ellis to Host Fundraiser for Exonoree Anthony Robinson
Press Release