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Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Earlier this session, a gun control activist told me, if legislative Republicans wanted to pass Senate Bill 11's campus carry rules, they "have to put some lipstick on that pig." Turns out they had just enough Rimmel, with a single amendment placating Democrats. At least SB 575, barring abortion insurance, died without debate.

12:43AM Wed. May 27, 2015, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances

A measure that poses substantial hurdles to abortion access for vulnerable minors took another step forward to becoming law, as the Texas Senate approved the package legislation on second reading Monday afternoon.

9:00PM Mon. May 25, 2015, Mary Tuma Read More | Comment »

House Delays Closure of Austin SSLC

House amendments have helped prolong the closure of the Austin State Supported Living Center, for now.

9:00PM Sat. May 23, 2015, Mary Tuma Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

KUTX & Mueller Rock the Park w/ Geto Gala, Lucas Miller

Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Selena Birthday Week Celebration at French Legation Museum

Keira Nova, She23, Ayo Tamz, Maurvice, Envy N, Caleb Lemons at Flamingo Cantina

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Budget Deal Evicts Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program

Low-income, insured women would no longer be able to turn to Planned Parenthood for state-supported breast and cervical cancer screenings, under a newly released budget compromise.

4:15PM Thu. May 21, 2015, Mary Tuma Read More | Comment »

How Much Will Texas Spend?

It's arguably best that the joint House and Senate Budget Conference Committee does most of its work behind closed doors. After all, with 10 chefs, no one needs to see how that sausage is made. On Wednesday, the five senators and five representatives came out of the kitchen to give the first taste of the final dish.

12:10PM Thu. May 21, 2015, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Last night, Democrats were slapping themselves on the back after House Bill 4105, effectively a ban on gay marriage in Texas, died because the clock ran out. This morning, in a show of poor loserdom, House Republicans have signed a letter saying they still simply believe that same-sex marriage will cause the end of civilization.

4:45PM Fri. May 15, 2015, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

School Finance Reform Dead

Success has many parents, but failure has none, the saying goes. But as House Bill 1759 slowly curled up and died on the House floor today, there was more than enough blame to go around for the failure of school finance reform.

11:00PM Thu. May 14, 2015, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

UPDATE: On Thursday, the Texas House gave final approval to HB 3994, a measure that severely restricts a minor's access to judicial bypass. Sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, the bill now moves to the Senate, where it is scheduled for a Monday morning public hearing at the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

12:05AM Thu. May 14, 2015, Mary Tuma Read More | Comment »

Bonus Bill of the Week: Mandatory Gun Shows

The 84th Legislature has seen ceaseless attacks on local control, from fracking to red light cameras. But the latest would force local convention centers to give sweetheart deals to gun shows, and the gun lobby seems hellbent on pushing this through as quickly and stealthily as possible.

9:22AM Fri. May 8, 2015, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

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