These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...witness, from Michigan, described a transition process at age 15 that later speaker Dr. Megan Mooney, a psychologist who..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...hours of testimony, 14 of which were devoted to HB 3. Every amendment proposed by a Democrat was rejected,..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas' Latest Pro-Gun Laws Kick In

Never let it be said that Texas lawmakers have done nothing to respond to mass shootings

"...• HB 121: Provides a defense of licensed gun owners for..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"...Jeff Leach, R-Plano, chaired last week's public hearing on HB 896, a no-exceptions abortion ban whose supporters openly relished..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

In 2016, the fight for reproductive rights went all the way to the Supreme Court

"...see "U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas' Anti-Abortion Law HB 2," June 27...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Reefer Madness

Judge supports bid to grow research pot

"...her opinion in support of Dr. Lyle Craker's request – the DEA, she opined, should let Craker cultivate a..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...wrought by a plane that plowed into a Queens neighborhood was an act of terror and not, as it..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...six of the state's 32 congressional districts (currently split 17-15 for the Democrats), a majority of the same astute..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...staff (and now campaign manager) Joe Allbaugh on April 15, 1998, to hand deliver a letter demanding an end..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

On The Lege

Stopping the Train

"...it. That was about the only consensus surrounding the 15-minute public meeting called by the Texas Board of Pardons..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...Come and Taste It Sept. 15, Gruene, www.grapevineingruene.com..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...maybe that's a better place for them to live." – Gov. Rick Perry, in response to a question about..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gay Place

Austin ranked 24th Best LGBTQ City

"...the first, second, and third World titles. Let's hope HB 3859, and Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan..."

June 30, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...› This Friday, Project Connect staff will recommend their..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...governments. Circle C simply got their own kingdom with HB 3193, creating a Circle C water district where they..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Opinion: If We’re Outlawing Drag, Can We Please Burn Down Hooters Next?

"...attempts to ban drag. Bills like House Bill 1266, HB 3240, HB 4378, and HB 643 insisted that drag..."

June 9, 2023 Column by Mae Joldersma

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...commerce more broadly, if they contradict existing state law. HB 2127 allows anyone to sue a city or its..."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Round Rock Rep Announces Bipartisan Support for His Bill Capping Insulin Costs

James Talarico offers a shot of hope

"...cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $50 per month. HB 40 is one of several filed this year across..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...terms of the Texas Compassionate Use Act, passed in 2015, in which the state ever-so-gently opened the door to..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Follow the Money, Find Beer-to-Go’s Largest Opponents

Time is the latest hurdle in the Texas Craft Beer legislation saga

"...Texas’ widely endorsed "Beer-to-Go" companion bills, SB 312 and HB 672 – which have held bipartisan backing since their..."

April 9, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Whole Woman's Health Caught Up in Anti-Abortion Turf War

Longtime Austin clinic forced to relocate

"...Even though the clinic and its founder, Amy Hagstrom..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...which battles abortion restrictions across the country (including Texas' HB 2), for the first time opposed a Supreme Court..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

National Law Group Ditches Texas Over Lege’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...annual meeting and conference in Austin (scheduled for July 15-18), the Chicago-based group will no longer host events in..."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...day fund. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, was one of 15 reps to vote against what he called an austerity..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...Texas Music Office. That includes the wages of all 15 employees across the two departments, plus programs like TMO's..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Suffer the Children

Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill

"...confidentiality tucked away in the massive bill. For instance, HB 3994 prohibits a minor from obtaining a court order..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more

"...the other red corner, Republican Reps. John Otto, Trent Ashby, Larry Gon­zales, and Sarah Davis, plus Sylvester Turner as..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The South Will Be Celebrated Again!

Historical revisionists urge Lege to protect the Confederacy

"...Tuesday marked the 150th anniversary of the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln. How..."

April 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...every business where the sign is out of compliance. HB 2405 just makes the sign simpler and smaller, so..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Redistricting Maps Head to House

New maps likely to draw court challenges

"...SB 2, the court-drawn state Senate maps, which passed 15-1...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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