Texas House turmoil as Craddick fights to keep speakership
Rebel lawmakers clash with Speaker Tom Craddick during a rowdy Texas House session as they seek to oust him. Sergeants at arms restrain insurgents, the parliamentarian resigns, and with three days left in the session, focus turns to the $153 billion budget and the possibility of a special session.
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Building Permits Report May 14 to May 18 2007
Residential permits total seven valued at 1225000 for Wyly Brown Construction Keith Antilley Homes and others. Commercial alterations add Odessa High School fence 3000. Overall 31 permits totaling 1333150 with year to date and prior year comparisons.
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Capitol speaker drama draws in parliamentarians
Legal aides Denise Davis and Chris Griesel resigned as Texas House battled over ousting Speaker Tom Craddick. Craddick appointed allies Terry Keel and Ron Wilson to replace them. Garnet Coleman filed ethics complaints against Wilson for undisclosed campaign finances and a PAC contribution.
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