New Sources for Research
Chapter Six: The Legislature

Ivins, Molly. "Redistricting! You're Gonna Laugh! We Promise!" Texas Observer (25 May 2001): 14,16.

Ivins, Molly. "Roundup Ready: The 2001 Lege." Texas Observer (8 June 2001): 11-15.

Highlights of the 77th Texas Legislature, Regular Session: A Summary of the Most Significant Legislative Action. Compiled by Candy Black and Tammy Edgerly. Austin: Senate Research Center, July 2001.

Major Issues of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session. House Research Organization Focus Report No. 77-12. Austin: Texas House of Representatives, July 2, 2001.

*Olsson, Karen. "Everything is Coming up Rodney." Texas Observer (8 June 2001): 7-10. An assessment of Senator Rodney Ellis's achievements as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, 77th Legislature.

*Spong, John. "The Hate Debate." Texas Monthly (April 2001): 64, 66-67. About the controversial Hate Crimes Bill that became law in 2001.