Report: HB 2 Raises Barriers

Anti-abortion law does its damage: longer drives and higher costs

"...During arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this..."

March 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

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

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

A Good Excuse to Grandstand

The usual anti-abortion bills sally forth

"...House Bill 36 by Rep. Frank "the Fetus" Corte, R-San Antonio (carried..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Cup Doth Not Floweth Over

Why the sexually oriented business surcharge won't pay for real sexual abuse survivor programs, and never could

"...As anyone that has followed the famous Titty Tax..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...after midnight in order to pass out the map, HB 3, officially sponsored by Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, and..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...he would expect the standards for care contained in HB 2. Why shouldn't it be the same for women..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...public education by forcing schools to compete for students. HB 3’s author, House Rep. Brad Buckley, refers to vouchers..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...4Public ed steamroller and privatizer HB 2 is picking up a faster pace, as the..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

Just Drive, She Said

Judges defend abortion restrictions

"...At specific issue is a provision of the controversial HB 2, passed during a special-called session of the Legislature..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Transportation: Pay As You Go

Transportation bills focus on funding and taxes

"...(Rep. Joe Pickett, D-El Paso) as well as HJR 36 (Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio), although each has different..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...care, and to Texas lawmakers asking that they repeal HB 2. "We urge Congress and the Legislature of the..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...in congressional reapportionment, increasing the delegation from 32 to 36. The GOP will get creative in its line-drawing to..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gov. Perry's Ham-Fisted Veto Pen Strikes Again

Lege coverage

"...universities dependent on "pork barrel spending," Perry lopped off $36 million in special items, including $2 million for obesity..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...our call and find a thief still inside a neighbor's truck, and they just let him go. In another..."

March 2, 2001 Column

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...Austin Democrat Glen Maxey, that would decriminalize medical marijuana (HB 513). With a broad-spectrum sponsorship like that, one might..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Weed Watch

HB 658 seeks to legalize medical marijuana in Texas

"...medical and religious communities to urge lawmakers to pass HB 658 – authored by Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, and..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More

The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more

"...225,000 barrels a year could take home up to 36 pints a month. The bill analysis argues that "this..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

APD

The APD drags its feet on cite-and-release law

"...advocates calling themselves Austin Public Safety Solutions, more than 36% of people arrested and booked into jail by Austin..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Naked City• Responsible Growth for Northcross, the coalition of neighbors opposing the new 24-hour Wal-Mart Supercenter planned for Northcross..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...the vicinity of Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's central East Austin neighborhood, a quiet, working-class enclave of tidy bungalows flanked on..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...It was Capriglione himself who filed the bill to..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

New Abortion Regs Proceed Without State Council's Support

Arm of state health agency takes no action on recommending new abortion requirements

"...week. DSHS is tasked with implementing the provisions of HB 2, Kathy Perkins, DSHS' assistant commissioner for regulatory services,..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...county brings against minority taxpayers living in East Austin neighborhoods (see box below)...."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Many of the new items had been part of HB 2, the massive government-reorganization bill that promised to greatly..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...these public institutions. UT is supporting an amendment to HB 1191, which would allow it to keep information secret..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Get Out the Bootstraps

Cause Texas Ain't Takin' Care of You No More

"...takes three (nonconsecutive) months on food stamps in a 36-month period to become ineligible. Bitner was out on his..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

An Opioid Epidemic Within a Pandemic

Advocates demand greater county, city support amidst spike in overdose deaths

"...2020 from drug overdoses in Travis County – a 36% increase from 2019 – according to a new report..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...bookmarking the end of 'Bout Time and BT2's combined 36-year legacy. In early December, Sellers Underground closed just several..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...How bad is that rate? Look to our neighbors in urban counties. In 2016 in Bexar County, population..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: Straus vs. the Extremists

Railroad Commission spat highlights the divide between right-wingers and House leadership

"...hand, Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, proposed an amendment to HB 1818 that would penalize company CEOs who contract with..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

1   2     NEXT ›    2 »