HB 2 Trial [Updated]

Abortion providers argue for health, safety of women

"...visits following her involvement with the first lawsuit against HB 2, filed in 2013...."

Aug. 5, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...siding with liberal judges – the high court ruled HB 2 unconstitutional and an undue burden on women seeking..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Rules Parts of HB 2 Unconstitutional

Requirements in abortion law deemed an "undue burden" on women

"...Abortion providers, represented by the national Center for Reproductive..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lowe's, Austin, and HB 1204: Who's Got the Cards?

Are Austin's hands tied on another land-use battle over the aquifer?

"...A favorable vote could also do irreparable harm to neighborly relations between Austin and Sunset Valley -- the little..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

'We Won't Back Down': HB 2 on Trial

Abortion clinics fight to stay open

"...visits following her involvement with the first lawsuit against HB 2, filed in 2013. Amy Hag­strom Miller, founder and..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: HB 2470

Lawmakers try to regulate ammonium nitrate storage

"...2013, the small town of West was virtually leveled: 15 people killed, 160 injured, over 100 homes either damaged..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

What's in HB 873? The New Incentive Levels.

"...or TV (from $1 million under the 2007 Legislature's HB 1634; the $100,000 minimum remains unchanged for all other..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Women's Health: Our Bodies, Their Laws

State Affairs' nine "wise men" decide what's good for Texas women.

"...children's health-insurance program. The bill has inspired an April 15 Capitol rally against it and other anti-women's rights legislation...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

An Array of Votes

How Rose voted and whom he crossed

"...HB 4 and HJR 3, tort reform: YES Rose riled..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...Presuming the comptroller certifies the officially $117.4 billion budget (HB 1) in the next few days -- hardly a..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

Ideology, not need, shapes the energies of the incoming Legislature.

"...For example, San Antonio Republican Frank Corte's HB 15 will be called an "informed consent" bill, because..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

The Fruit of the Pro-Lifers' Labors

What Texas women now need to know before an abortion

"...Lege, in 2003 Corte finally won passage for his HB 15 -- and now the fruits of his labor..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...that might curl them. Carona's SB 1325 and Baxter's HB 2576 would allow retail electric providers to receive renewable..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

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

"...With some mighty brass ovaries, four Democratic legislators took..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

News Top Tens

"...of Something: Determined to fill a $12 billion to $15 billion hole (officially only a measly $10 billion) with..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Picture This: The Lege on Women's Rights

A list of anti-abortion bills of the 78th Legislature

"...and Steve Ogden, R-Bryan): amendment to the appropriations bill (HB 1) denying public funding to any family-planning organization that..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...John Cornyn in August 2002. Meanwhile, at the Lege, HB 2625, by Rep. Glenn Lewis, D-Fort Worth -- which..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

"...property -- including Balcones Recycling -- in the Holly Neighborhood Plan but still couldn't finalize an ordinance to govern..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Microscope Zooms in on Anti-Science SBOE

Legislators try to rein in controversial education board

"...“There are 15 bills floating around here this session – the most..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...Only 15 of 254 Texas counties have abortion facilities, yet the..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The Health Department slaps women seeking an abortion with a good dose of guilt

"...On Jan. 15, the State Board of Health voted to approve a..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...Last night, Democrats were slapping themselves on the back..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...the full House on a 110-34 vote on April 15 and now awaits action in the Senate...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rose's SBOE Bill Fails, Then Passes

HB 710 will but ed board under Sunset review

"...This time, it was Patrick Rose’s HB 710, one of the many bills before the 81st..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fetal Burial Saga Continues

Pro-choice advocates say new rules aren't backed by science

"...20 years old she was raped by a man 15 years her senior...."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Wrenching Issues Face First Dobbs-Era Texas Legislature

Pulling the trigger

"...president of Texas Right to Life, says House Bill 15 from 2017 (which made transvaginal sonograms a requirement for..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

You Can Never Have Too Many Sonograms

Sonogram-before-abortion bill heads to governor's desk

"...The controversial ultrasound-before-abortion bill (House Bill 15) is on its way to Gov. Rick Perry, who..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...-- started arriving in mailboxes in her Bastrop area neighborhood...."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Show Me the Money!

When will the Texas Texas' Moving Image Industry Incentive Program pay out?

"...95 applications received: 72 commercials (44 made in Dallas, 15 Austin, seven Houston, three San Antonio, and three elsewhere)..."

April 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...1. HB 239Mike Krusee (R-Round Rock)..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

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