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A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick
How much can go wrong in 30 days?
"...a marathon special to placate his lieutenant governor. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, called the 20 items on the call..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hit in Veto Spree
A look at the bills whose lives were cut short
"...flames. Sens. Kirk Wat­son and Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Eddie Rod­riguez lost two bills each, while other measures –..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: Toll Roadkill
The dead armadillos are on the sides of the highway, not in the middle
"...legislative delegation – Reps. Keel, Baxter, Stick, Naishtat, and Rodriguez – stood with the nays does undercut, if only..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...block traffic in order to express themselves. When Robert Rodriguez shut down Congress Avenue on Sunday for his production,..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Welcome to the Primaries
A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area
"...they force the two leading contenders, Lulu Flores and Eddie Rodriguez, into a near-inevitable runoff...."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Women's Health Care Left Unsaved at Lege
Bill targeting local Planned Parenthood moves toward adoption
"...cheers from advocates seated in the House gallery, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, whose district includes the Planned Parent­hood clinic..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements
July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election
"...Texas Senate, District 14, Unexpired Term: Sarah Eckhardt and Eddie Rodriguez (dual endorsement)..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

As Kirk Watson Exits, a Special Election for Senator's Successor Looms
Three Democratic elected officials are considering the race
"...side, three aspirants who hold elected office – Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin; Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt; and Austin..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill
Another chippy round of political beer pong
"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin author of the "beer-to-go" House Bill 672..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Point Austin: The Way Things Are
Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls
"...to the Ramos decision, and that of state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, is a fair summation of the Democratic..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County
“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities
"...When state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Aus­tin, heard of Coronilla-Guerrero's arrest, his staff worked..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: State Level Bullying Reaches New Plateau
Local reps’ mission this session? Keep the state GOP away from Austin.
"...so state law tends to dominate city ordinances. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, doesn't see much intellectual coherence. "It's 'local..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastward Expansion
Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside
"...piece of their neighborhood's history might survive. State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez suggests that an effort to freeze property rates..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Money for Nothing
The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye
"...Texas Film Commission rejected a grant application from Robert Rodriguez for Machete after a deluge of angry letters from..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ALEC: Daylight on a Fungus
ALEC's corporate backers step away under public scrutiny
"...are defecting: Austin Democratic State Reps. Dawnna Dukes and Eddie Rodriguez have joined a roster of lawmakers severing ties...."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Farm to Table to Policy
Building an appetite for local food
"...farmers, and sustainable food advocates met with state Rep. Eddie Rodri­guez, D-Austin, at a "farm-to-table" town hall meeting at..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Katie Walsh

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report
Local legislators fill us in on their work this session
"...Eddie Rodriguez, HD 51: Rodriguez filed a personal record number..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

El Futuro de East Cesar Chavez
Affordable housing advocates critique plans for Saltillo District
"...Eddie Rodriguez took the stage at Martin Middle School Saturday..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Hecht v. Dietz
Supremes find high taxes onerous, but lousy schools OK
"...Nearer home, Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez lamented the timidity of the court's decision, and..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Who's Taking Who?
The inside game of the 'property rights' legislation reveals the usual suspects
"...far – despite two successful delays maneuvered by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin – shows that this bill has plenty..."

May 13, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lawmakers Pitch Income Tax, School Finance Reform Plan
Quixotes saddle up their horses
"...failed to catch fire in the public arena, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, and Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, insist..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
Travis Co.'s three House Democrats eagerly endorse Rep. Doggett
"...the Texas House – Dawnna Dukes, Elliott Naishtat, and Eddie Rodriguez – on Monday eagerly declared their support for..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002
The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election
"...a winning match for the district.Texas House, Dist. 51: Eddie Rodriguez Rodriguez has large shoes to fill -- those..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Austin’s New True Congressman
Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar Wins
"...Council, Casar decided to jump. So did state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, who gave up a 20-year career in..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago
And other State Representative results
"...rep, the Texas House District 51 primary to replace Eddie Rodriguez (whose attempt to move up to Congress was..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat
The Southeast Seven
"...It's a race without an incumbent, as state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, who has represented this swath of southeast Travis..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Primaries Loom as Redistricting Lawsuits Drop
New maps and new challenges
"...to link the Eastside to the Alamo, state Reps. Eddie Rodriguez of Austin and Trey Martinez Fischer of San..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race
Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election
"...Eckhardt already has one formidable opponent, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, in the special election that, presuming Gov...."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Historic Agreement Reached on Craft Beer-to-Go Bills
Texas Craft Brewers & Beer Alliance of Texas finally work together
"...originally authored by Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) that supports beer-to-go from manufacturing breweries...."

Feb. 14, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"
This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values
"..."This is Austin-bashing on steroids," said Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin. He and his colleagues in the Travis..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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