by TCJL | Sep 30, 2014
Full video of the 9/29 debate between the major party candidates for Texas lieutenant governor: state Sens. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, and Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio.
by TCJL | Sep 22, 2014
September 22, 2014 (http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/20147/) TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, a special election held on August 5, 2014, electing The Honorable Brandon Creighton to serve as State Senator in District No. 4, resulted in a...
by TCJL | Sep 18, 2014
In July the Texas Supreme Court handed down its long-anticipated decision regarding substantial causation in mesothelioma claims arising from exposure to asbestos. In Bostic v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation (No. 10-0775), a 40-year old worker died of mesothelioma. His...
by TCJL | Sep 18, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gretchen Fox 512-694-4326 September 18, 2014 Austin – The Board of Directors of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has named Todd Staples as its new president. Currently serving as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture,...
by TCJL | Sep 18, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gretchen Fox 512-694-4326 September 18, 2014 Austin – The Board of Directors of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has named Todd Staples as its new president. Currently serving as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture,...
by TCJL | Sep 11, 2014
The Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System named Senator Robert L. Duncan (R-Lubbock) as the fourth chancellor of the Texas Tech University System on July 7, 2014. Following his appointment, Senator Duncan retired from the Texas Senate, where he served...
by TCJL | Sep 10, 2014
September 10, 2014 (http://www.texastribune.org/2014/09/10/analysis-diy-think-tank-comes-austin/) by Ross Ramsey Suppose you could ignore the elections and personalities and politics and get right down to shaping government policy. Maybe you need a think tank. You...
by TCJL | Sep 9, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2014 CONTACT: Jon Opelt Executive Director Texas Alliance For Patient Access 2301 South Capital of Texas Highway, Building J-101 Austin, Texas 78746 Voice: (512) 703-2156 Email: opelt@tapa.info Texas...
by TCJL | Sep 2, 2014
In a closely watched case in which TCJL participated as an amicus, the Texas Supreme Court has held that an incentive compensation agreement between a Texas-based corporation and a senior executive can be enforced under Texas. Justice Paul Green delivered the opinion...
by TCJL | Aug 29, 2014
August 29, 2014 (http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/20074/) Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Cindy Ermatinger of Midlothian as judge of the 443rd Judicial District Court in Ellis County effective Sept. 2, 2014, for a term to expire at the next general election....
