The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...of political beer pong in this, the 2019 Texas Legislature. Only this time, the brewers appear more organized by..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Mark Norwood Returns to Court

Accused killer in 1988 murder now three weeks from second trial

"...open discovery process in criminal cases, passed through Texas' 83rd Legislature in 2013...."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...oral ruling, but said he would take what the 83rd session achieved into account before issuing his final ruling...."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beats Nothing

Women's health gets funding bump

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: October 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Conservatives of Texas have released their scorecard for the 83rd legislature in case you had any lingering feelings of..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Davis Delays Announcement

Father's ill health extends governor speculation

"...abortion regulations during the first special session of the 83rd legislature, Davis has become the top contender to run..."

Aug. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

"...lawmakers have called sine die for real on the 83rd Legislature. Late on the night of Aug. 5, the..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...Day seven of the third special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, and the House will meet today for..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...the call for the first special session of the 83rd Legislature. With the failure of transportation funding, the second..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...won't go away? The second special session of the 83rd Legislature ended July 30 with no agreement on transportation..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature

Road Funding Screeches to a Halt

Tensions clear between Perry and Straus, Dewhurst and Patrick

"...Technically, the second called special of the 83rd Texas Legislature ends at midnight tonight. But, in reality,..."

July 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shit or Shinola? Dewhurst Puts His Foot in It

Lt. Gov. throws Texas DPS under the bus in an attempt to explain Tampongate

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Making of a Movement

Moments from the battle on women's rights ... in progress

"...on Gov. Rick Perry's first special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, and it seemed certain that the Senate..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Aftermath: Troopers Bust Protesters

In the heat of the abortion protests, some say the DPS used excessive force

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

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

GOP steamrolls through abortion bill vote

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hightower Report: A 'People's Filibuster' in Texas awakens a movement

Even old bulls heard Wendy Davis' filibuster loud and clear

July 12, 2013 News Column

Stand With Texas Women Rally

July 1, 2013. 31 photos.

"...Dewhurst gavels in the second special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature...."

July 2, 2013 Photo Gallery

Texas Legislature Media Panel Tonight

Abortion, education, and more discussed by lege watchers

"...Organized by the Texas Observer, the Texas Legislature Very Special Session Panel will talk about how the..."

July 2, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...gavel in for the second special session of the 83rd Legislature. After the kumbaya nature of the regular session,..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...seat last Novem­ber because a VRA challenge prevented the Legislature from a more egregious gerrymander. After Tuesday night, Davis..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Death Watch: Texas Court Declines to Consider Final Appeal

McCarthy would be 500th inmate and 5th woman to be executed

"...in order to give state lawmakers, during the then-ongoing 83rd Legislature, an opportunity to pass a so-called "Texas Racial..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Poised to Hit 500th Execution

Texas is on the eve of its 500th execution since death penalty reinstatement

"...News that he would advocate during the recently concluded 83rd Legislature for passage of the Texas Racial Justice Act,..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...the supplemental appropriations in House Bill 1025. While the Legislature could theoretically override Perry's veto by a two-thirds majority..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: The Class of 2013 Seems to Get It

Civilization is what we make happen

June 21, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Mad Men: Senate Votes to Impose New Abortion Limits

Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues

Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban

"...has thrown out the last ebbing celebrations of the 83rd session, aka the kumbaya legislature, by letting the anti-choice..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Change of Circumstances: Judge Reopens School Finance Lawsuit

New legislation could be discussed in court in January

"...present evidence relating to new legislation passed in the 83rd regular session. He then set a new trial date..."

June 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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