School Funding Bill 'Could Have Been Worse'

Senate Bill 1 on deck for House debate

"...for the upcoming school year and $58 million for 2012-13. That's dramatically less than the $94 million prediction the..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Party Over Here!

Tort reform crew moving into House members Lounge

"...When we called House Bill 274 – the "loser pays" bill – our bill of..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 3/7/11

SoCo parking, PSH, comp plans: Your City Council preview

"...Highlights from City Council's Thursday, March 10 agenda:..."

March 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Dec. 1

Buttheads, boots, bullies, and Dykes help make up this week's Top 10.

"...most recently has appeared on the soundtrack for the "HB-homO" series, True Blood. Take a listen. 2. "Under Suspicion"..."

Dec. 2, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

AISD: Holes Plugged ... Temporarily

The 2009 AISD budget balances the books, but the financial future's not bright

"...of trustees scheduled to approve the budget for the 2009-10 academic year before classes start on Aug. 24, the..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Session Could End in Fireworks

Governor wants a short and sweet special session

"...seven specials he has called since taking office in 2000 have run for almost the full 30 days allowed..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sunset in the Blistering Heat

Rep. Carl Isett discusses why lawmakers are only rescheduling the Sunset bills

"...Capitol mid-heatwave because he'll be responsible for House Bill 2, the Sunset rescheduling bill that is one of three..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Another Round

AG's Office asks state Supremes to review unconstitutional stripper surcharge

"...Legislature, supporters of the "titty tax" – enacted in 2007 – were dealt another blow when a second court..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pot Law Reformers Take to the Capitol

Second Cannabis Crusade set for Saturday

"...to the steps of the Capitol on Saturday, May 2...."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dukes, Perry and the Other Troublemakers

Big boost for film incentives, and great news for fans of Friday Night Lights and Grindhouse

"...from Grindhouse as a backdrop, Gov. Rick Perry signed HB 873, the long-awaited reform of the Texas film incentive..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Topless Tax Sequel, Part III

The Lege's Titty Tax refuses to die

"...the bill on to the public-school finance bill in 2005), the surcharge is in limbo – condemned by First..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting a Ticket Beats Going to Jail

APD nips arrest policy to address jail overcrowding

"...county budgets, state lawmakers last year enacted House Bill 2391, which offers police a choice to issue a citation..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Medi-pot patient acquitted after 11-minute deliberation

"...by up to 180 days in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. "Had this guy been in his home using..."

April 4, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Cops Given Choice Whether to Arrest for Minor Pot Possession

Texas police officers will be given a choice to issue a ticket instead of arrest individuals for certain Class A and B misdemeanors – including possession of up to 4oz of marijuana

"...On Saturday, Sept. 1, when HB 2391 takes effect, Texas police officers will be given..."

Aug. 30, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

'Texas Monthly' Legislative Top 10s

Best and worst of the Lone Star State

"...in a traffic stop along I-35 in Kyle in 2000. – Kimberly Reeves..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

TDCJ Negligence Alleged

Texas Civil Rights Project says failure to follow policy and provide adequate medical attention in timely manner are to blame in prisoner deaths.

"...It was shortly before 1pm on Aug. 1, 2004, when Micah "Mike" Burrell realized he was having an..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Minimum-Wage Delays

Republican pork tax breaks are holding up the much ballyhooed minimum-wage raises Democrats promised

"...to raise the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour, the first increase in more than nine..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...decade until his demotion under Speaker Tom Craddick in 2003. Naishtat's seniority keeps him on the committee he has..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Strayhorn to Investigate Accenture

Among other things, Texas Access Alliance, a private consortium led by Accenture, has come under recent fire for sharp decline in number of children enrolled in state's Children's Health Insurance Program

"...review of the contract that grew out of a 2003 omnibus bill, HB 2292, which led to sweeping changes..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Putting a Lid on Leininger

House members push for limits on millionaire campaign donations

"...first step," said Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, who co-authored HB 110 with Rep. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio. The two..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Feds' Animal ID Program Raises Ruckus Among Small Farmers

National Animal Identification System favors factory farms over Ma and Pa

"...Secretary Ann Veneman's U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture in December 2003. At first, it was an attempt to soothe public..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

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"...30]. The regulars included people coming for more than 20 years...."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

Naked City

Activists call attention to big-box retailer's poor record of providing affordable health care to employees

"...onto taxpayer-funded public health care roles. Advocates cited the 52% of Wal-Mart's 1.3 million employees who lack health care,..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Lege Wrap-Up

Health care

"...Texas Department of Insurance, and benefits will increase by 12%. Stronger incentives and quicker turnaround on payments are expected..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Legislators argue over whether bill would drain or add money to public schools

"...Under HB 1263, the "school choice" measure would start as a..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...[Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Film Listings, Feb. 25]. We are all entitled to our opinions, but there..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Burn baby, burn." – Message on..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...Through College," News, Feb. 4]. Of these leaks, adequate K-12 preparation is crucial to enlarging the pipeline. Unfortunately, the..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

District 50

Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points

"...that Stick outraised Strama between July 1 and Sept. 23 ($144,400 to $122,283), Strama boasts a fatter bank balance..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

District 48

Incumbent is too partisan for moderate district, challenger charges

"...know, White fled from an abusive ex-husband more than 20 years ago, made a telephone call for help, and..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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