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Still No Charges for Dawnna Dukes
Retiring legislator reportedly in talks with Travis County D.A.
October 7, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Point Austin: Somebody Else's Job
Where does the school finance ruling leave 5 million Texas students?
May 20, 2016 BY MICHAEL KING
Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil
Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft
May 13, 2016 BY NICK BARBARO
Roe's End?
After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court
January 29, 2016 BY MARY TUMA
TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?
November 13, 2015 BY MICHAEL KING
State and Local Elections
No new taxes!
November 6, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?
Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court
June 26, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)
Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills
June 26, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Lege Races Take Shape
Empty seats up at the Capitol
June 19, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Video Visitation's End?
Bill requiring in-person visits for inmates may not benefit those at Travis County
June 19, 2015 BY CHASE HOFFBERGER
In Wake of Flooding, Hays Water Victory Bittersweet
Last-minute reversal revives groundwater protection bill
June 12, 2015 BY VICKI WOLF
People's Veto
Young activist protests against cancer cuts at guv mansion
June 12, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
What's the Damage?: Fallout From the 84th Texas Legislative Session
The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session
June 5, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Hays Water Fight Continues
While Senate approves water protections, another battle is on the horizon
May 29, 2015 BY VICKI WOLF
Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers
As sine die nears, bills drop left and right
May 29, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bills of the Week: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1
Texas Lege looks to finalize budget deal
May 29, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions
Senate OKs bill restricting abortion access for abused minors
May 29, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Budget Deal Evicts Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program
Under new budget deal, Planned Parenthood ousted from life-saving cancer program
May 29, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Suffer the Children
Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill
May 22, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Lege Lines: Billpocalypse!
Bills start dying as sine die draws near; schools get new A-F grading system; and more
May 22, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week: House Bill 2474
Bill would require additional reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases
May 22, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Lege Lines: School Finance Math; Tax Plans Diverge; Veteran Benefits Restricted; and More
Is school finance dead this session?; House and Senate tax plans split; Lege restricts veterans' benefits; and more
May 15, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week
Naishtat files bill to protect juvenile medical care
May 15, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Lege Lines
Jonathan Stickland annoys his colleagues
May 8, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 2065
Anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws piling up at the Lege
May 8, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
The Education Session
The Lege takes another run at patching school finance
May 1, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Lege Lines
Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more
May 1, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week: House Bill 1800
Rep. Walle proposes bill to rein in dog attacks
May 1, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC
Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope
May 1, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...
Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...
April 24, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week: HB 2470
Lawmakers try to regulate ammonium nitrate storage
April 24, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health
Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care
April 17, 2015 BY MARY TUMA
Lege Lines
Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...
April 17, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week
Will third time be a charm for statewide texting ban?
April 10, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Point Austin: What Would Cole Porter Say?
Indiana's RFRA is an invitation to progressive response
April 3, 2015 BY MICHAEL KING
Lege Lines
School finance debate heats up, HHSC consolidation on hold?, and more
April 3, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bill of the Week
House wants to throw some money at border problems
April 3, 2015 BY AMY KAMP
Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More
The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more
March 27, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Behold the Texas Miracle!
The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity
March 20, 2015 BY MICHAEL KING
Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More
Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold
March 20, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
From the Newsdesk Blog
Abbott Announces Special Session
Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18
June 6, 2017 BY CHASE HOFFBERGER
Last Day at the Lege
Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms
May 29, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law
Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill
May 26, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work
Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?
May 25, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday
Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill
May 25, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Texas Legislators Push Through Two Anti-LGBTQ Bills Sunday Night
Bathroom and religious freedom bills both likely to become law
May 22, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill
Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill
May 1, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill
Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status
April 27, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Still No Vote on the Bathroom Bill "Compromise"
After five hours of public testimony, HB 2899 sits in limbo
April 20, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist
Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote
April 11, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate
Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor
March 8, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Texas Vets Push for Marijuana Reform
Veterans Lobby Day held Wednesday at the Capitol
February 23, 2017 BY MONTINIQUE MONROE
Straus Announces House Committees
Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County
February 9, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight
Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign
February 9, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Dawnna Dukes Indicted
State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office
January 18, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Vela Kicks Off
Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race
January 13, 2017 BY MICHAEL KING
Vela to Waffling Dukes: Go Now
Updated: Dukes confirms she will be on the floor today
January 9, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins
Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act
January 5, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Houston Voters Say No to "Robin Hood"
HISD rejects making school finance payments
November 15, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Anti-Bullying Bill Filed for Texas Legislature
San Antonio lawmakers open pre-filing season with David's Law today
November 14, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Cole Running to Replace Dukes
One election ends, another begins …
November 8, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Whitmire: Teach the Children Traffic Stops
State senator proposes classes on how to get pulled over right
September 29, 2016 BY CHASE HOFFBERGER
Rep. Dukes to Quit in January
With health issues, scandals looming, veteran to retire
September 26, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Ken Paxton Sues Austin
AG wants City Hall to comply with open carry
July 28, 2016 BY CHASE HOFFBERGER
Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down
5th Circuit: Senate Bill 14 violates Voting Rights Act
July 20, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Text Woes for Dukes
Travis County rep faces fresh accusations
April 27, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
How to Lose a Safe Seat
Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118
January 30, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Fill a Bowl for Stickland
State rep's stoner past comes out in primary
December 30, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
House District 49 Update
Hinojosa campaign fast out of gate for Dem primary
December 28, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
You're a Mean One, Mister Governor
Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.
December 24, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary
Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep
December 10, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Dan Patrick's Latest Terrible Tweet
Lite Guv social media debacle over San Bernardino murders
December 4, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
When Eddie Met Ozzy
Black Sabbath front man drops by Austin lawmaker's office
November 5, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Villalba and the Incredible Nazi Disappearing Tweet
Texas Rep Tweets, then deletes, Nazi comparison
October 15, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Conservatives vs. 9/11 Responders
Fringe right draws firefighter, cop wrath after Straus attack
September 15, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
5th Circuit: Voter ID Discriminatory
Appeals court ruling upholds spirit of earlier overturning
August 5, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Republicans Versus "Government Marriage"
Ambitious GOPer calls for marriage-ending special session
June 29, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Abbott Sides With Homeschoolers
Gov appoints Bahorich as chair of SBOE
June 22, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Wiley Aims for Workman
Travis County GOP rep faces primary challenge
June 19, 2015 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Activist Posts Up At Gov Mansion to Protest Cancer Screening Cuts
Minority, low-income women will be hit hardest by cuts
