Lege Lines: Billpocalypse!

Bills start dying as sine die draws near; schools get new A-F grading system; and more

"...It's called billpocalypse. The 122nd day of any Texas legislative session is the last day for the House to..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...stand to receive an unprecedented increase in funding this legislative session. An Unhealthy Diversion..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...Before a rare joint Legislative session, on Feb. 17, Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...The black sheep of the 84th Legislature sure could use a primer on how to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...Abbott to withhold his veto pen in his first legislative session better not have slept in late on Saturday...."

June 26, 2015 News Feature 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

"...School finance reform could be dead for this session. House Bill 1759 by House Pub­lic Education Committee Chair..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees

Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs

"...Every session, Speaker Joe Straus takes his time in announcing his..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...Legislature did pass one meaningful property tax change this session: A $10,000 increase in the homestead exemption on school..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Wiley Aims for Workman

Travis County GOP rep faces primary challenge

"...Now that the regular session of the 84th Legislature is over, primary season is..."

June 19, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...In the June 5 "What's the Damage," we incorrectly..."

June 12, 2015 Column

In Wake of Flooding, Hays Water Victory Bittersweet

Last-minute reversal revives groundwater protection bill

"...advocates were victorious in the last hours of the legislative session: House Bill 3405, the bill that gives Barton..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

New Campaign Renews Pro-Choice Fight

New reproductive health policy campaign seeks to reverse damage of anti-choice laws

"...groups vowed to keep fighting for pro-choice laws this legislative session with a strategic and targeted initiative...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Races Take Shape

Empty seats up at the Capitol

"...seemingly never-ending succession of special elections going on, the 84th Legis­lature almost felt like a regular election season. But..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget: Artificial Limits

Despite economic boom, Lege looks to restrict spending

"...Every session, the two chambers of the Legislature draft their own..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...closer to $60 million. That's still short of the legislative appropriations request for $95 million, and Abbott has asked..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...It was a bleak week for legislative oversight, as lawmakers moved forward to transfer the Public..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...means lawmakers can accelerate these issues past the normal legislative timeline. But does it mean anything will actually get..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Targets the Undocumented

Lawmakers would restrict access to work, education, etc.

"..."Every session of the Legislature, for the past two decades at..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Gun Rights Activist Says Lawmakers "Punishable by Death"

Open carry advocate threatens legislators in video

"...the decision not to grant gun rights activists their legislative demands is tantamount to treason and “punishable by death.”..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Care: Diminishing Returns

GOP legislators look for additional cuts to health care

"...damage inflicted upon women's health care since the 2011 session, including the dramatic impact of omnibus anti-abortion HB 2,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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