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Alan says: I am in favor of limiting the governor to two consecutive terms. But blacklisting someone after eight years altogether, regardless of how good or bad they did their job, can needlessly force an effective public official out of public service. Many state governors throughout history have served well over eight years without their constituents regretting it. I would point out that such a system is wholly unworkable in twenty-first century America: we live in the era of the permanent campaign and the 24-hour news cycle. A governor facing re-election every other year would essentially do nothing but fundraise (which is close to what most do anyway even with four-year terms). (November 19th, 2009 at 11:09pm)
Griffin Smith, Jr
Features
Why Does Dolph Briscoe Want To Be Governor?
And when is he going to start? (February 1976)
The Highway Establishment and How it Grew and Grew and Grew
All roads have to go somewhere; but it could be that roads in Texas are going the wrong way. (April 1974)
We the People...
When we write a constitution for the first time in almost 100 years, everyone wants a piece of the pie. In spite of it all, the new draft turned out to be an improvement. Now it's the legislature's turn. (January 1974)
HOUSTON LAW
A law firm of almost 200 attorneys becomes an institution with massive power and life of its own. Three such firms are in Texas, including two of the four largest in the U.S. We open them, for the first time, to the public. (November 1973)
How the New Drug Law Was Made
In which Texas comes into the 20th century, barely. (September 1973)
The World's Best Barbecue is in Taylor, Texas. Or is it Lockhart?
Harken to this complete guide, our answer to haute cuisine. (April 1973)
Columns | Miscellany
The Best Food In Austin
There are some restaurants in Austin that could coax wary gourmets out of their kitchens. (February 1974)
Pass the Chop Sticks, Por Favor
At last, two superb Chinese restaraunts in Texas. (July 1973)
Scene Change, Please
Try one of these extended weekend trips. You'll know you've left home. (June 1973)
The Best Texas Wine Stores
It's not easy these days to find a good wine selection at reasonable prices, but it can be done. (June 1973)
Touts
(June 1973)
Touts
(May 1973)
Touts
(April 1973)
Touts
(March 1973)
Briar Patch
(March 1973)
