The post represents parts of eight counties, including Taylor, Eastland, Callahan, Shackelford and Stephens. He expressed ambivalence about a GOP takeover of the House, saying he would prefer the reasoned leadership of Democratic Speaker Pete Laney, a fellow rural lawmaker, to a firebrand, urban Republican. We look at things differently. Party is important, but it's not the most important. Until the next session in 2001, he vowed to dig into welfare, transportation and rural issues, seeking solutions that can be drafted into law.
People have their marching orders.
A lot of good ideas have come from the local areas. I'm really proud that we took those and drafted good legislation that should make a difference. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .