News & Politics
February 17, 2014
The Revolt Against Crony Capitalism
Rick Perry’s approach to economic development is being challenged by candidates from both parties. But history shows that Perry is only conducting business as usual.
Tom Pauken
Politics & Policy
September 12, 2013
The Underdog
Tom Pauken, the former chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, knows he has an uphill climb to defeat Greg Abbott in the Republican primary for governor next March. But he’s not interested in what he calls “the divine right of succession.”
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2009
Unemployment Fund situation dire
At yesterday's hearing of the Texas Senate Nominations Committee, Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken didn't mince words about the dire situation facing the state's unemployment rate -- and the fund the state relies upon to pay unemployment benefits. The Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund will be flat broke sometime next
Politics & Policy
April 1, 1998
Primary Cullers
Winners in the March 10 primaries:George W. Bush His archnemesis, former Republican state chairman Tom Pauken, failed to make the runoff for attorney general, while his point man for his strategy to win Hispanic votes, former Secretary of State Tony Garza, won the GOP nomination for railroad commissioner.Big Money The
Politics & Policy
February 1, 1996
Poll Positions
The right’s phony gay-bashing campaign. Plus: Poor Phil Gramm.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 1995
Right, but Wrong
In his memoirs, archconservative state GOP chair Tom Pauken refights the cultural wars of the sixties—and loses.