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

The Biennial Bash

Gay-bashing bills are a biennial tradition.

"...the House, possibly this week. (Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, filed HB 38, the House companion.)..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...been any question where the committee chairman stood on HB 1911, it became clear at that moment -- 1:48am..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...by right wingers bused in to support another threat: HB 38, the Texas Defense of Marriage Act, which would..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...Dallas Democratic Rep. Harryette Ehrhardt's bread-and-butter HB 12 would require health insurance for all full-time school..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Bad Bills with a Bullet

"...HB 38 (Chisum, R-Pampa): The Defense of Marriage Act, Warren..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Carona Says He'll Filibuster TxDOT Sunset Bill

Senator angered by removal of local-option gas tax

"...filibuster, Sen. Glenn Hegar Jr., R-Katy, the author of HB 300, said, "I think we're not at the end..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Biennial Gay-Bashing

Right-wing legislators pursue anti-gay agenda once again.

"...anti-gay agenda in Texas. Just ask Reps. Warren Chisum (HB 38), Sid Miller (HB 916), Robert Talton (HB 1911..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...as he has every session for a decade. His HB 38 boasts nearly 40 co-signers. The Lesbian Gay Rights..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

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

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

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...parts of the development in 10 years.1987 Legislature enacts HB 4, which bars a city from altering water quality..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

On the Lege

No solution; another special session is coming

"...As finalized and distributed Tuesday, the compromise spending plan (HB 2) offers a small pay raise for teachers, adds..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...latest report, Texas saw an estimated pre-net savings of $38 million in 2013 due to the (now, solely state..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...1995, the Texas Legislature passed a bill known as HB 3193, which exempted about 8,000 acres in southwestern Travis..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...• Gov. Greg Abbott (a little too) quietly signed HB 3994, a draconian package law restricting abortion access to..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Chasing Gary

To Annex or Not to Annex

"...regulations -- via the 1995 Austin-bashing bill known as HB3193 -- is unconstitutional. That means that there are no..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin Hit in Veto Spree

A look at the bills whose lives were cut short

"...Before the veto deadline on June 21, Perry killed 38 bills – 37 announced at close of business on..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Coleman was not a credible witness and recommended that 38 of the 46 Tulia convictions be vacated. (The Court..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...committee, the anti-choice centers would get a total of $38 million in 2018-19. … Also during the budget debate,..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

HB 2918: Villalba's bill would restrict filming of police activity

"...from all corners since his March 10 filing of HB 2918, which would limit every Texan's ability to peacefully..."

March 27, 2015 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

LegeLines

A roundup of this week's Capitol capers

"...• One hundred and two days down, 38 to go: With the clock counting down on the..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Round One at Round Rock

Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?

"...voters opposed in March. The unpopular pudge includes a $38 million investment in technology, including laptop computers for 3,000..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

"...years running, you have selected Hyde Park, your own neighborhood (and one in which your publisher's family has vested..."

June 20, 2003 Column

Shifting the Burden

A New Day for Taxes, Electric Retail Market

"...of summer. The net gain in the new system, $38 billion, matches the current needs of the state's public..."

April 18, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...What about crime prevention and youth activities in minority neighborhoods? Will all these issues take their traditional back seat..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...was enormous as they mourned the loss of their 38-year-old daughter, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, on United Flight 93 in..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Cannabiz Hometown Hero Fought Delta-8 Ban and Won

"Hemp and cannabis industries here in Texas have never had a brighter future."

"...the 2021 Texas legislative session. If it had passed, HB 3948 would have made Delta-8 THC – a hemp-derived..."

July 16, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

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