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Local legislative delegation files 190 wide-ranging bills CORPUS CHRISTI — Coastal Bend legislators have authored 190 bills dealing with issues such as windstorm insurance, court redistricting, economic development and even…

No-texting bill is a needed step for open government CORPUS CHRISTI — State Rep. Todd Hunter has filed a bill that would advance the cause of government openness by prohibiting…

Redbirds Rule Amid Speaker Team Power Surge while Budget Players Flex Most Muscle at Capitol AUSTIN – In the opposition vernacular, the “cardinals” were 11 House Republicans who huddled privately…

In the News – March Texas Legislative Power Rankings 2011 – In the opposition vernacular, the “cardinals” were 11 House Republicans who huddled privately in Austin one night in early…

Local teachers school lawmakers on their concerns over state funding cuts CORPUS CHRISTI — Area educators, some from as far away from Beeville, spent two hours on Saturday imploring Coastal…

Proposed law would hit delete key on officials’ texting in public meetings CORPUS CHRISTI — Government officials may soon be required to cut their digital connections while in public meetings…

Texas Senate committee votes yes to cruise ship study CORPUS CHRISTI – A proposed resolution to study whether docking cruise ships in Corpus Christi is a viable economic opportunity sailed…

Area’s freshmen legislators combine to write 61 bills so far CORPUS CHRISTI – Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, has written 17 bills. Hunter, who chairs the influential House Calendars Committee,…

Editorial: Much needed relief for victims of harassment lawsuits The Texas Legislature has an excellent opportunity this session to stand up for freedom of speech and help curtail abuses of…

About 100 local leaders, students lobby legislators on Coastal Bend Day CORPUS CHRISTI – State Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, joined Reps. Connie Scott, R-Robstown, and Raul Torres, R-Corpus Christi,…