Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Rounding up the news left on the chamber floors

"...Chair John Zerwas, R-Richmond, requested an AG ruling this week on the Senate's proposal to withhold $2.5 billion from..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The San Antonio Shimmy

Texas Supreme Court to review stripper surcharge

"...Talking with Bill White campaign aide Bill Kelly last week, the issue..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beside the Point

Jennifer and Brewster are so over panhandlers

"...early for Silly Season (i.e., municipal campaign time), last week's City Council session may have changed your mind. The..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...There can be no rest for a man whose whole..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...odd-numbered years in Texas, Sep­tem­ber 1 – Wednesday, as the Chronicle went to press – is when most newly..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Live at the Lege

The Chronicle counts down to sine die

"...word on a special session. We're checking out for the day. See this week's "Lege Lines" in the paper..."

May 29, 2017 News Post by the News Staff

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,..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Microbrewery Bill Moves Forward

Did Anheuser-Busch objections fall flat?

"...Texas microbrewers may have felt a bit hammered a week ago when a bill to help them promote their..."

May 18, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes

Testimony will end at midnight

"...UPDATE:House BIll 2 passed out of the State Affairs Committee on..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...The spectacle of grown men (and it is mostly men)..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Bill White: See You Dec. 4

Houston Mayor responds to Schieffer request by saying still considering

"...sooner than Tom Schieffer holds a press conference in the House Speaker's Committee Room that he's stepping out of..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Big XII Power Rankings: Week XI

Horns remain No. 1, where else would they be?

"...Kansas State and Nebraska meet on Saturday in Lincoln. The two teams accounted for the first five representatives from..."

Nov. 19, 2009 Sports Post by John Razook

Judge Overturns Abortion Bill Provisions

But junk science is still all the rage in Texas

"...South Dakota has done what public health and elected officials in Texas have yet to do: Strike down provisions..."

Aug. 24, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naishtat Files Medi-Pot Bill

Naishtat to Lege: Protect Pot Patients

"...prosecution for pot possession by bona fide medi-pot patients. The bill is a reprisal of HB 658, which Naishtat..."

Feb. 15, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel

Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law

"...The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard public testimony..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Oh, This $20 Electric Bill Hike?

It’s on top of the other one

"...29, City Council will consider increasing Austin Energy electric bills by about $20 per month for the average residential..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...For decades, people discovered Sam's Town Point the same way Christopher Columbus "discovered" America: by accident –..."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Peter Bogdanovich sketches the outlines of the life of Buster Keaton

"...that too few people realize how astounding and innovative the great stuntman, comedian, and filmmaker Buster Keaton truly was...."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review 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..."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Down Low Deconstructs the State Divide Part 2

Texas techno with Bill Converse

"...I’m slouched in a corner of Leper River Studio with Austin’s Bill Converse. The formidable..."

Sept. 10, 2014 Music Post by Conor Walker

When the Clock Strikes 12

Bill Haley died for rock & roll – in Harlingen

"...In 2007, Pete Best performed Downtown on the outdoor stage of Threadgill's World Headquarters. You of a..."

May 16, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Good Eye – Clothes-Minded: An Eyeful of Austin Fashion Week

Austin Fashion Week comes to a clothes

"...I adore the 2010 documentary about the New York Times' octogenarian street-style..."

May 9, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...provisions related to reproductive health in 2013 – half of which sought to further restrict access to abortion, including..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...They don't slouch in high heels on plush sofas. They..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...Last week, rumors were flying wildly that Gov. Rick Perry might..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rose's SBOE Bill Fails, Then Passes

HB 710 will but ed board under Sunset review

"...There go those darn malfunctioning voting machines again. For the..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Randy and the Mob

This Southern-fried comedy, directed by and starring Ray McKinnon, is a flat-footed take on the suburban Southern gentleman in disrepair.

"...Lisa Blount, Walt Goggins, Paul Ben-Victor, Burt Reynolds and Bill Nunn. Regional comedy, like regional barbecue, isn't always pretty,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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