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July 29, 2009
OP-ED: Jacob Fox Law

July 20, 2009
Shapiro Applauds New DARS Autism Services Grants

July 2, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format; Transcript)

June 22, 2009
TechAmerica Applauds the Passage of Texas Children's Online Safety Act

June 08, 2009
Texas PTA Applauds Passage of Expanded Statewide Sales Tax Holiday

June 1, 2009
Shapiro & Hochberg Pass Landmark $1.9 Billion School Finance Bill

May 31, 2009
School Accountability Reforms Heading to Governor's Desk

May 23, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format; Transcript)

May 19, 2009
Shapiro's SR 895 Supports Organ Donation in Texas

May 18, 2009
Shapiro Reinstates Fine Arts and PE Requirements in CSHB 3

May 18, 2009
OP-ED: Arts in Education Creates Flourish of Intellect, Economy for Texas of Tomorrow

May 15, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format; Transcript)

May 8, 2009
OP-ED: Virtual School Network

May 8, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format; Transcript)

May 5, 2009
Press conference regarding SB 689 / HB 1239, relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the reporting, collection, and exchange of information regarding those offenders.

May 1, 2009
Shapiro joins Create Texas Campaign in Announcing Study Demonstrating Link between Creative Sector and Texas Economy

April 30, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

April 29, 2009
OP-ED: Toll Should Go To The Road

April 29, 2009
Public School Accountability Bill Passes Senate

April 28, 2009
Shapiro Named to Budget Conference Committee

April 17, 2009
OP-ED: Tuition Freeze Helps Those Going To College

April 8, 2009
Shapiro's Top 10% Bill Moves To House

April 3, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

March 26, 2009
Senate Education Chair Tours Austin Can! Charter School

March 16, 2009
College & Workforce Readiness Grant Awarded to North Texas Big Brothers Big Sisters

March 12, 2009
Senators Duncan and Shapiro file bill to assist emerging research universities

March 10, 2009
Op-Ed: Future Energy for Texas

March 6, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format; Transcript)

March 5, 2009
Shapiro & Eissler File Accountability Bill

March 5, 2009
Press conference regarding SB 3 / HB 3, relating to public school curriculum and accountability standards.

March 4, 2009
Shapiro Files Career & Tech Bills

March 4, 2009
Press conference regarding SB 1312 / SB 1313, relating to workforce and technical development programs in Texas.

March 2, 2009
Shapiro Receives Community Builder Award

February 20, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

February 17, 2009
Senators Harris and Shapiro File Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Toll Revenue to Transportation

February 17, 2009
Shapiro Signs onto Math & Science Teacher Shortage Measure

February 16, 2009
Shapiro to Host Town Hall Meetings

February 13, 2009
Op-Ed: Children

February 13, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

February 12, 2009
Op-Ed: Protecting Our Children From Predators Online

February 6, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

February 6, 2009
Shapiro Files "Myspace" Bill

February 5, 2009
Shapiro Files Bill on Day Care Transportation Guidelines

January 30, 2009
Senators Ellis, Shapiro Announce Legislation to Create Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission

January 29, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

January 29, 2009
Shapiro Hosts Conversation on Arts in Education

January 26, 2009
Presentation on the Importance of the Arts in Public Education

January 23, 2009
Podcast: Direct From Shapiro   (MP3 Format)

January 13, 2009
Op-Ed: Miles Before We Sleep