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Gromer Jeffers writes, "Dallas lawmaker Terri Hodge could go out on a high note," in the Dallas Morning News.Most lawmakers view the finish of a legislative session as a time for relaxation and recharging.But for Dallas Democratic Rep. Terri Hodge, today's adjournment marks the end of her refuge from public corruption charges.Her trial is expected to begin in Dallas some time this summer, separate from former City Council member Don Hill and the 14 others who were indicted in the wide-ranging City Hall corruption probe.Though she's facing the possibility of a felony conviction that would send her to jail and forfeit the seat she loves, Hodge sees her upcoming legal fight as a chance at vindication rather than a path to prison...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on June 02, 2009 (boomark / email).