
John C. Moritz
@johnniemo
Chief Political Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. Unverified on this platform since 2009. Past lives include @startelegram, @kxan and @quorumereport.
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21-07-2009 21:22:05
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Sad news from the news business via Michael Barnes, aka Michael Barnes: "Ronnie was a man who towered over his colleagues in Texas journalism for decades," says Ben Sargent. statesman.com/story/news/locā¦



Deadline Day greetings from the #txlege press corps! Kayla Guo Renzo Downey James BarragĆ”n š John C. Moritz Zach Despart Mary Elise Cosgray Hannah Norton




The TX Senate just passed HB46, expanding Texas' medical marijuana program. ICYMI from last week: A look inside a dispensing organization a few miles from the Capitol where medical marijuana is grown (Bill details have updated since publication) #txlege star-telegram.com/news/politics-ā¦





Dan Patrick Asked about bills on Senate Intent that failed to pass yesterday, Patrick said "Bills die. Lots in the House, lots in the Senate."

The House accepts the Senate's version of HB2, the big school funding bill, sending to Greg Abbott. #txlege

Armed for battle? Rep. ā¦Jolanda Jonesā© may have a donned camouflage dress, but she always easy to spot on the House floor. #txlege




Latest column: A lot has been said about Dan Patrick's power in the Senate. But it's not all about brute force. There's always been a fair amount of showmanship in the lite gov's ability to set the agenda and drive the conversation. #txlege statesman.com/story/news/polā¦
