State health officials are considering lifting a requirement that Texas emergency rooms have a physician on-site at all times — as long as one can get there within 30 minutes.
The Doctor is In … Eventually
2010: Going Somewhere?
Hank Gilbert will conduct “a virtual press conference with Texas media to address his status in the race for Governor of Texas.”
2010: The Re-Entrance of Bill White
Bill White’s expected to announce for governor today. We’ll get you caught up to speed on what led to this day, help flesh out what it all means, and take a quick look ahead.
On the Records: The Lobby Latest
How many people could you feed with $2.7 million?
2010: Is it Safe?
How many Texas congressional seats are competitive enough to merit a mention? Three, according to sayer of sooth Charlie Cook.
2010: Smiles Instead of Fireworks in EP
Turns out it was all smiles at the El Paso County Democratic Party headquarters today afterall.
2010: Fireworks in EP?
Two El Paso candidates who had been on a collision course to run against one another now have big plans for public filing events at the same time and place. In El Paso, where politics are often a full-contact sport, it has the potential to get interesting.
2010: Ogden Will Seek Another Term
State Sen. Steve Ogden, who said earlier this year he would leave the Legislature after his current term, will seek another two years in office after all. And he may have drawn the first primary opponent of his political career.
The Brief: December 3, 2009
The season for speculating is drawing to an end. Politicians, it’s time to stake your claim.


