Anti-Bullying Bill Filed for Texas Legislature

San Antonio lawmakers open pre-filing season with David's Law today

"...Law, today, the opening day of pre-filing for the 85th Legislature...."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...any moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday,..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The 85th’s State Something

Taking stock at the Lege's midway point

"...It's almost halfway over. On March 20, the 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature will pass the..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines – The Texas Legislature: Not Enron

Passing a state budget when one side’s “cooking the books”

"...not refrained from saying so. "This is the Texas Legislature," he told reporters last week through gritted teeth, just..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...The 85th Texas Legislature is imminent, but don't expect a simple..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...one could predict that the bill would send the 85th Legislature into bloody carnage between the House and Senate..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Last Day at the Lege

Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms

"...The Texas Legislature has only one job: to pass a budget for..."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...just announced House committee appointments and membership for the 85th Legislature. Texas representatives can finally start hearing bills and..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Races Take Shape

Empty seats up at the Capitol

"...But now it's over, and the races for the 85th Legislature have already begun, with several legislative veterans announcing..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer: Ridesharing and TNCs

Need a ride? The Lege will take you for one.

"...The TNCs quickly shifted their attention to the 85th Legislature, looking for bill sponsors hostile to Austin government..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

School Finance Reform Dead

House Bill 1759 disappears, taking $800 million with it

"...trial date with the Texas Supreme Court. With the Legislature punting on even this first pass at reform, the..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Tough Balance

The Lege's budget standoff stumbles forward

"...So if you think the 85th Legislature has a big budget headache over a couple..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New City Council, New Battles

10-1 version 1.5 stares down the coming year at City Hall

"...aspect will be the city's official approach to the 85th Legislature, where multiple bills have already been filed to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...over four weeks left to go, the 86th Texas Legislature is on track to send Gov. Greg Abbott the..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Shoot First

Boys and their toys, at the Legislature and elsewhere

"...say the gunpowder? – has hardly settled on the 85th Texas Legislature, and by the time you read this,..."

June 2, 2017 News Column by Michael King

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...February and are currently making their way through the 85th Legislature...."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...federal cuts are as worrying as whatever damage the Legislature may wreak, because those federal dollars are so targeted...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...following the opening of the current session of the 85th Legislature. The other shoe to drop may be an..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Losing Control ... of Your Bladder

The Lege knows what's best for you and your privates

"...until 2017, it's time to start worrying about the 85th Legislature. As my colleague Mary Tuma reported this week..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Common Law

Statewide ban on driving and texting

"...Yes. The 85th Legislature was back to work in Austin earlier this..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

Abbott Announces Special Session

Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18

"...bit of the leftover mess from the recently concluded 85th legislative session. The state’s House and Senate will reconvene..."

June 6, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Vela to Waffling Dukes: Go Now

Updated: Dukes confirms she will be on the floor today

"...announce her retirement tomorrow, the first day of the 85th Legislature. Now it looks like the representative for House..."

Jan. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Feelin’ Grove-y

All PUDs all the time at City Hall

"...11 an adoption of the legislative program for the 85th Legislature – that agenda not likely for unanimous approval...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidate: Heather Way

Way says she'll focus on the growing economic divide and affordability crisis if elected

"...get them passed, will prove she's ready for the 85th Legislature. Moreover, while she's known as a legal expert,..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...In early February, just as the 85th Leg­is­lature was getting going, Gov. Greg Abbott declared Texas..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...When the Legislature called sine die in late May, Texas' reproductive health..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: “A Liar and Hateful Man”

Matt Rinaldi calls ICE, threatens to shoot a colleague

"...The 85th legislative session went out not with a whimper but..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...The 85th Texas Legislature has arrived – not with a bang,..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...About a year after the ordinance passed, when the 85th Texas Legislature's session was underway, Republicans tried to create..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: The Rainbow Agenda

Start of the new year – and a new Lege – with some digital drag

"...year, new Lege. On Tuesday (Jan. 12) the Texas Legislature will convene for the 87th legislative session. And while..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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