Senator Wentworth's 2001 Press Releases

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Icon: Press ReleaseDecember 31, 2001
New year's new laws impact teenage drivers, homeowners' groups and other Texans

Icon: Press ReleaseDecember 19, 2001
Public and private agencies need more dedicated volunteers

Icon: Press ReleaseDecember 14, 2001
Volunteers are front-line support for senior citizen programs

Icon: Press ReleaseDecember 7, 2001
Texas Education Agency wants to include more parents in textbook review process

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 30, 2001
We are all soldiers in the war on terrorism

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 21, 2001
Minute-of-silence bill would allow students to reflect, meditate or pray

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 16, 2001
Be thankful for those who produce and protect our food supply

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 9, 2001
Committees studying health care, school finance, state employee benefits and other issues

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 6, 2001
State grant will help preserve West Texas Woolen Mills

Icon: Press ReleaseNovember 2, 2001
On Veterans Day pay tribute to those who fought and pray for those in battle

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 31, 2001
Senator Wentworth will file bill to set aside a moment for school prayer

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 26, 2001
Domestic violence takes it toll on victims, their families, friends and law officers

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2001
Select committee hearings target "Robin Hood" school funding plan

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2001
Texas only state to have had seven constitutions

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 9, 2001
More than $3 million in telecommunications grants awarded

Icon: Press ReleaseOctober 3, 2001
Texans will vote on tax exemptions, revenue bonds and surplus property amendments

Icon: Press ReleaseSeptember 28, 2001
19th century constitution must be amended to keep pace with 21st century Texas

Icon: Press ReleaseSeptember 21, 2001
Constitution reflects post Reconstruction Texans' view of government

Icon: Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2001
More than $1 million in telecommunications grants awarded

Icon: Press ReleaseSeptember 14, 2001
Texans support the President's policy of retaliation against terrorists

Icon: Press ReleaseSeptember 7, 2001
Texas Department of Aging will continue as separate agency until 2006

Icon: Press ReleaseAugust 31, 2001
New laws limit public access to private information

Icon: Press ReleaseAugust 24, 2001
New labor-related laws become effective just before Labor Day

Icon: Press ReleaseAugust 17, 2001
State legislators share information at national conferences

Icon: Press ReleaseAugust 10, 2001
New law will have elementary school students up and running

Icon: Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2001
Business friendly bills could boost economic opportunities for Texans

Icon: Press ReleaseJuly 27, 2001
Knowledge of gun laws is vital information for straight shooters

Icon: Press ReleaseJuly 19, 2001
"Do Not Call" list will help Texans disconnect telemarketers

Icon: Press ReleaseJuly 13, 2001
Temperatures and utility costs sizzle as summer heats up

Icon: Press ReleaseJuly 6, 2001
New state agency will help small communities solve their big problems

Icon: Press ReleaseJune 29, 2001
Educating tomorrow's leaders is worth its billion dollar cost

Icon: Press ReleaseJune 22, 2001
$1.24 billion appropriation will help 500,000 school employees afford health insurance

Icon: Press ReleaseJune 15, 2001
Tougher DWI laws could have sobering influence on drivers and boaters

Icon: Press ReleaseJune 8, 2001
$113.8 billion biennium budget doesn't need tax hike to meet state needs

Icon: Press ReleaseMay 31, 2001
Higher education usually means higher pay for Texas workers

Icon: Press ReleaseMay 25, 2001
Redistricting bill's failure to pass strengthens belief in need for a citizens' commission

Icon: Press ReleaseMay 18, 2001
Military men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice for nation's peace

Icon: Press ReleaseMay 11, 2001
Legislators race to pass bills as session enters home stretch

Icon: Media BroadcastMay 1, 2001
"Redistricting" Press Conference

Icon: Press ReleaseMay 4, 2001
Legislature Produces Ag Policy to Ensure Food and Fiber Production's Future

Icon: Press ReleaseApril 27, 2001
May visitors to Texas Capitol may watch history being made

Icon: Press ReleaseApril 20, 2001
Bill would reward students who follow difficult academic path

Icon: Press ReleaseApril 12, 2001
Uniform election date could help combat voter fatigue

Icon: Press ReleaseApril 6, 2001
Landmark bill would let water rich areas share their wealth

Icon: Press ReleaseMarch 30, 2001
Character-ed bill would make responsibility learning's fourth "R"

Icon: Press ReleaseMarch 23, 2001
Bills could help counties rein in unbridled growth of rural subdivisions

Icon: Press ReleaseMarch 16, 2001
Disease prevention is better than cure and more cost effective

Icon: Press ReleaseMarch 9, 2001
Graduated driver licensing could help curb teens' fatal accident rate

Icon: Press ReleaseMarch 2, 2001
Texans look back while moving ahead

Icon: Press ReleaseFebruary 23, 2001
Legislators crunching numbers as state faces budget crunch

Icon: Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2001
Cycling bill changing as it encounters bumps in the legislative process

Icon: Press ReleaseFebruary 9, 2001
Legislators must balance right to privacy with right to know

Icon: Press ReleaseFebruary 2, 2001
Legislators confront crime and punishment issues

Icon: Press ReleaseJanuary 26, 2001
Senate District 25 voters voice their opinions by responding to questionnaire

Icon: Press ReleaseJanuary 19, 2001
Bipartisan senate committee prepares to tackle redistricting

Icon: Press ReleaseJanuary 12, 2001
Texas senators' backgrounds are as varied as their respective districts

Icon: Press ReleaseJanuary 5, 2001
Budget, redistricting, water plans are on 77th Legislature's agenda

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