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Speech to the the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Thanks for having me here today. Let me also say welcome to Austin. I'm pleased to be asked to speak to you. I'm particularly happy to speak on the topics…
Score One for Texas Homeowners
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
by Terrence Stutz
Dallas Morning News
Texas homeowners could not be hit with a surcharge on their insurance premium unless they filed at least two claims within a three-year period, under legislation approved Wednesday by the…
Equalize Workers’ Compensation
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sometimes, the words that matter the most are the ones that aren’t there.
In the past, Texas workers’ compensation laws did not address orthotic devices or prosthetic devices as physical…
Increase Telemedicine
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Technological advances are coming to define modern medicine. But they shouldn’t be all about giant machines, expensive tests, and dramatic cures. They also need to work more subtly to help…
Empower the Travis County Healthcare District
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Three years ago, Travis County voters elected to start providing healthcare in a new way.
They approved the creation of the Travis County Healthcare District, which consolidated health programs in…
Support Prevention First
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The surest way to prevent termination of a pregnancy is to prevent the pregnancy.
So I filed Senate Bill 837, also known as the Prevention First bill. My hope was…
Increase Home-Delivered Meals
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Very quietly, every day, thousands of Texans provide one of the most crucial and compassionate services in the state – they deliver meals to the elderly and infirm.
Effective programs,…
Allow Leave for Caregivers
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Many family leave policies do not provide enough flexibility and support for the unique needs of caregivers who provide physical and emotional help to seriously ill family members.
Senate Bill…
Create a Texas State Music History Museum
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Texas has a rich, diverse musical fabric that offers something to everyone – from Willie Nelson’s classic, road-worn guitar, to the prestigious symphonies and opera companies in Dallas and Houston,…
Increase Small Business Health Coverage
Thursday, March 15, 2007
As we strive to keep our economy healthy, there are few things we can do that are as important as keeping our people healthy. Unfortunately, Texas’ efforts in this regard…
Look at Texas Medical Schools
Thursday, March 15, 2007
There’s little debate that Texas needs more places to train doctors and nurses. The Code Red Report – an exhaustive and enlightening study of the state’s health care issues that…
Allow Sidewalk Cafes
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Walking through a gently bustling downtown on a warm, sunny afternoon, with pleasant crowds and chattering tables of restaurants, bars and cafes spilling out onto the sidewalk, there are many…
Support Data Centers
Thursday, March 15, 2007
A data center is exactly the sort of employer that regions should strive to lure – it represents a major corporate investment, provides high-paying jobs, and employs a highly educated…
Encourage Workforce Training
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Texas’ gradual shift toward a technology-based, creativity-fueled, 21st-Century economy can seem a little intimidating at times. To prepare Texans for what’s coming, the state needs strong workforce training programs.
Senate…
Grow Texas Organic Agriculture
Thursday, March 15, 2007
No one who visits Texas’ wonderful farmers markets, or who’s shopped at the palacial Whole Foods Market flagship store in Austin, has any doubt that organic food is a big…
