Rep. Sheryl Cole, HD 46

“I try to keep the lines of communication open [and] help them ... so they’ll help me”

"...683), require law enforcement to properly mark their vehicles (HB 684), and legalize fentanyl testing strips to address the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Hearing on Two Local Food Bills

HB 46 and HB 910 would increase support to family farms

"...Over 100 Texans showed up in support of HB 46 at the Capitol on Wednesday. Introduced to the..."

March 1, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how medical marijuana may be..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Straight From the Source

Texas Medical Association challenges HB 46

"...to calling for an outright opposition of House Bill 46, Dr. Edward Sherwood testified: “Physicians understand that many individuals..."

April 10, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Food-O-File

A roundup of this week's food news

"...session, and another three will be filed soon: • HB 46 improves access to raw milk; • HB 254..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...Wheeler cites the recently signed HB 3859, by Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, a so-called..."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Boycotting Texas’ Bigotry

"...such pieces of legislation ahead of the special session (HB 46 and HB 50) and Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood,..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Two Local Food Bills Scheduled for Public Hearing

Public Health Committee to consider HB 46 and HB 910 on Wednesday

"...HB 46, sponsored by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton) would allow..."

Feb. 26, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...to expand Texas’ program clearing the House this week. HB 46, which I wrote about in the last edition..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

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

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

House: Livin' on a Pair

Tracking the Travis delegation through the 82nd Lege

"...with a fiscal note attached." Dawnna Dukes, House District 46..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...Dawnna Dukes, House District 46: Back under ex-Speaker Tom Craddick's dictatorial rule, Dukes staked..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...If HB 1514 passes, no Texas wineries would be required to..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Public Ed's Future Hangs in Balance

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but you'd never know it at the Lege

"...the policy is about creating a fallback position if HB 400 and SB 12 do not pass. Even after..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Way to the Big Top!

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

"...with an eye to making it less punitive, while HB 3646 was a supposedly sweeping overhaul of the state's..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...Dawnna Dukes (House District 46) wants to live up to her campaign word of..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On The Lege

Big Tobacco, poor smokers gain temporary reprieve, and other tax politics news

"...package. House members will take up the tobacco bill, HB 5, anew today, Thursday, and – who knows? –..."

April 28, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Looking back at the Lege through local eyes

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, District 46: Dukes' seat on the powerful Appropriations Committee gave her..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Amy 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

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...a credible witness and recommended that 38 of the 46 Tulia convictions be vacated. (The Court of Criminal Appeals..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

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

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...by the comptroller, while there's a third proposal for $46 million. Howard, herself on the House Appropriations Com­mit­tee, called..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...the state's school-funding recapture system, aka "Robin Hood." Grusendorf's HB 604 doesn't actually use those terms -- "Robin Hood"..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...birds through tours, lectures, and vendors. Sept. 19-22, Rockport, www.rockport-fulton.org/HB..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...or threatened," by regulations imposed by a local ordinance. Neighboring city or county officials who don't like an ordinance..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Protests and Presidents

Contentious issues and presidential contenders

"...• A Bridge Too Far: Thursday’s agenda, at 46 Items, doesn’t appear particularly hefty, but there may be..."

May 4, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...would like to throw back on the table. Wilson's HB 483 would amend his own 2001 bill directing TxDOT..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...unsuccessful race against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick by receiving 46.5% of the vote. Collier will face former GOP operative..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...strip funds from the Department of Agriculture, but the pushback among the rural caucus proved too forceful.) "So we..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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