SB 1/HB 2: How a Lie Becomes a Law

GOP steamrolls through abortion bill vote

"...regulations bill. Laubenberg, R-Parker, said repeatedly during more than 10 hours of debate on the House floor that her..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SB 1 Conference Committee Complete

Speaker Joe Straus announces the five reps that will negotiate budget with Senate

"...the two delegations will strike a balance between the $178 billion House budget and the $182 billion Senate version...."

April 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...In a blow to the state’s crusade to inject..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...As promised, the city of Austin has begun its..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas ACLU Files Suit Over Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4

New Texas law usurps federal immigration authority, suit claims

"...The most recent of these laws – Senate Bill..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...This morning (Monday, Nov. 1), the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two..."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...The most sweeping anti-choice bill since 2013’s House Bill 2 now moves to Gov. Greg Abbott’s..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...Planned Parenthood, a duo of Austin attorneys, and the..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Law Banning Trans Youth Health Care Slated to Take Effect Sept. 1

Unless a judge blocks it

"...Hearings over the constitutionality of SB 14, the Republican law banning medical treatment for trans..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Bills of the Week: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1

Texas Lege looks to finalize budget deal

"...House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1Authors: Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton; and..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...construction workforce, according to a UT/Workers Defense Project report. [inset-1-right]..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...In an act of exceptional cowardice, Gov. Greg Abbott..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Judicial System Prepares for Enforcement (or Not) of SB 4

Judges are urged not to deport people

"...SB 4 would allow the Texas judicial system to take..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...for the latest news. The intense distraction caused the 17-year-old Rundberg-area high school student's grades to slip, and teachers..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Two Promising Challenges to SB 8 Forge On, as More Abortion Funds Face Legal Threats

Abortion advocates say the fight is a social one and long from over

"...out all the viable paths for a case against SB 8 brought by Whole Woman's Health and other plaintiffs,..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Local leaders from across Texas banded together Tuesday (May 16) on the Capitol‘s south steps to announce joint plans..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

SB 4 on Campus

How will campus policing change when the anti-immigrant law goes into effect?

"...to make UT a "sanctuary campus" in response to SB 4 last spring, the school's administration and campus PD..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Maria Mendez

Austin to Fed Judge: Dismiss State’s SB 4 Suit

City attorneys question the timing of the state's pre-emptive strike

"...out Texas' lawsuit against the city over anti-immigrant bill SB 4. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the suit just..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4

Court briefs filed in support of cities' suit against state

"...On Monday, July 31, Rev. Chuck Freeman of Austin’s Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...so-called "sanctuary cities" law, slated to take effect Sept. 1...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4

Court briefs filed in support of cities' suit against state

"...Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Forecasting SB 4’s Future

U.S. Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments in his federal court

"...in a suit filed by Texas cities, including Austin ("SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court," June..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fast-Tracked SB 8 Hearing Set for U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS to hear arguments against Texas abortion ban

"...ban, agreeing to hear the cases this Monday, Nov. 1...."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...On Tuesday, Sept., 14, the DOJ filed an emergency motion in the U.S...."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans SB 29 Dead, For Now

Critical win at the Lege welcomes Pride Month festivities

"...deadline, pro-LGBTQIA lawmakers strategically ran down the clock before SB 29 could even receive a vote. Just last week,..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: GOP Sharpens Its Claws for Paid Sick Leave With SB 15

“Consistent Employment Regulations Act” would dismantle city’s right to protect workers

"...and National Federation of Independent Business, sees Senate Bill 15, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, as the club for..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paxton Sues San Antonio Over SB 4

AG takes his anti-"sanctuary cities" show down the road

"...and the city manager for failing to comply with SB 4's provisions against "sanctuary cities." The law, upheld earlier..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler, Council Members File Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against SB 4

Monday filing contests pending anti-immigration law

"...motion, filed in a San Antonio federal court, claims SB 4 violates the U.S. Constitution and will inflict harm..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lawmaker Files Bill to Strike SB 4

Ft. Worth representative wants to repeal the anti-immigrant law

"...for the upcoming 30-day special session, which begins July 18, Democrat Rep. Ramón Romero filed HB 53, which would..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tania Silva vs. SB 4

Mentally ill undocumented woman would not have been held on ICE detainer if not for anti-immigrant law

"...An ICE hold on mentally ill undocumented 21-year-old Tania Silva was lifted following public pressure from advocacy..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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