UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

"...gave preliminary approval to controversial and sweeping abortion regulations bill known as House Bill 2. The House will reconvene..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Davis Calls for an End to Statute of Limitations for Rape

Candidate proposes ending 10-year limit on sexual assault offenses

"...justice to victims of sexual assault, gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis announced a proposal that would end the statute of..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Who is Wendy Davis?

And why is the legislative GOP so afraid of her?

"...Republicans so afraid of Fort Worth Democrat Sen. Wendy Davis?..."

June 6, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Immunization Choice for Children

Rep. Sarah Davis’ HB 97 would grant children the right to consent to their own immunization for cancer treatment

"...House Bill 97 – Author: Rep. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Davis Delays Announcement

Father's ill health extends governor speculation

"...Speculation has been rife that Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, would announce her future electoral plans some..."

Aug. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick

"...film buffs. But, come to think of it, Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick is probably going to be a tough..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

No Decision From Wendy Davis on CD 21 Campaign

“About three weeks” to weigh entering race to unseat Chip Roy

"...overnight in the Twitterverse that former state Sen. Wendy Davis has indeed decided to run for Congress in TX-21..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...a done deal, the gubernatorial fight between Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott. The..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

"...Capitol in support of the filibuster by Sen. Wendy Davis as the "unruly actions of a few," but also..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

GOP Attempts Stunt to Upstage Davis Filibusters

State reps, twiddling thumbs, pick up office supplies

"...As the filibuster of Senate Bill 5 continues in the Senate, state reps have little..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...a move surprising no one, this afternoon Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, announced that she will be running for..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...assault, the Texas House tentatively passed a package anti-choice bill that would force health providers to bury or cremate..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Brimer and Davis Back to Court

Senate District 10 race gets legal challenge (again)

"...District 10 seat, former Fort Worth council member Wendy Davis to get her off the November ballot. (Read the..."

July 8, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Democrats Attack Fraser on Voter ID Bill

Horseshoe Bay Republican can't answer questions on own bill

"...Senate’s “committee of the whole” regarding the Voter ID bill. Democrats are peppering author Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, with..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

After Filing Bill Forcing Schools to Out LGBTQ Kids, Legislator Bullies Media

Sen. Konni Burton's SB 242 isn't being misreported; it's anti-trans

"...gone on the attack over press coverage of her bill...."

Nov. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Big Bill’s Oddball Odyssey

A robot’s epic adventure getting to tea in “Mainly Manly” video

"...In the new video for Big Bill’s “Mainly Manly,” an unpunctual robot journeys across Austin to..."

June 6, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Davis vs. Rodriguez: Who Do You Trust?

Commissioner questions intent of land trust

"...one major opponent: Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioner Ron Davis, who represents many of the people that the bill..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bill of the Week: Surviving Sexual Assault

Bill would ease ability of victims to get medical care

"...A bill that has now passed both houses – without opposition..."

May 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Passes House Bill 2

July 12, 2013. 20 photos.

"...against strict anti-abortion legislation during Senate debate of House Bill 2 on July 12, 2013...."

July 15, 2013 Photo Gallery

Bill of the Week

Giving yacht buyers a reason to rock

"...House Bill 2187 Filed: March 4, 2011Author: Rep. John Davis, R-Houston..."

May 6, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Sonny Carl Davis Faces the Death of Old Austin in Buck Alamo

Checking in with the lonesome cosmic cowboy

"...in the film business, Austin filmmaking legend Sonny Carl Davis has one piece of advice for young actors. "Do..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...from high school – Fort Worth Dem­o­cratic Sen. Wendy Davis entered the 2014 race to be governor of Texas...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...the Statesman last week – former state Sen. Wendy Davis announced via a campaign video on YouTube that she..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would further stigmatize abortion, boycotting a committee hearing..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...put a red line through a total of 42 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers last session. On top..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Combating Postpartum Depression

Between 2011 and 2012, nearly 200 Texas mothers died within a year of giving birth

"...HB 2466, Rep. Sarah Davis, R-Houston..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Steve Davis' Top 10 List

"...8. Inside Llewyn Davis Cynical? Yes. Dark? Oh, yes. Funny? In the way..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Bill Would Allow Texas Brewers to Sell On-Site

Beer producers want same rights as winemakers

"...on their premises has returned to the Capitol. Senate Bill 754 and its twin, House Bill 1062 – authored..."

Feb. 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Death of Musician Bill Maddox Raises Gun Culture Issues

"...Editor, The recent and untimely demise of Austin musician Bill Maddox casts an uncomfortable spotlight on gun culture in..."

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