Sunset in the Blistering Heat

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

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

June 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legal Challenges to Redistricting Maps Begin

Rep. Garnet Coleman files complaint to Justice Department

"...D-Houston, to the Obama Justice Department, was fired against House Bill 150, the plan for state House districts that..."

April 29, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...a whopping 141 provisions related to reproductive health in 2013 – half of which sought to further restrict access..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...At 2pm today, Monday, July 1, the Texas House and Senate..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...that supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

All but Illegal

As the final provisions of HB 2 loom, Texas abortion clinics brace for closure

"...On a balmy Saturday evening, July 12, reproductive rights activists, many with tears in their eyes,..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Hearing in Committee Today

Hearing scheduled for 3:30pm, with midnight cut off

"...House Bill 2 – the new version of the astonishingly..."

July 2, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LBB: Budget Kills 335,000 Jobs

GOP lawmakers ignore their own experts by pushing for cuts

"...It's official: House Bill 1, the draft state budget for the next..."

March 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...the enactment of the state’s extreme abortion ban, Senate Bill 8, according to new research from the Texas Policy..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...the law snaked its way through the Capitol in 2013. "I think that what the state has done to..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...On Wednesday, March 2, anyone interested in the future of reproductive health will..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Race for HD 50 Enters Stretch Run

Dem contenders work the district and proclaim confidence

"...With only two weeks before the October 21 start of early voting in the state House District..."

Oct. 7, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Planned Parenthood Announces Imminent Closure of East Texas Abortion Clinic

Cites onerous restrictions of HB 2

"...Linton said is directly attributable to the provisions of House Bill 2, signed into law today by Gov. Rick..."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...In this week's news roundup, the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade brings the topic of..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Whole Woman's Abortion Clinic To Reopen in Austin

First abortion clinic reopens since SCOTUS HB 2 ruling

"...North Austin – shuttered in the wake of anti-choice House Bill 2 – will reopen in April, clinic leaders..."

March 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...which led the legal fight against Texas' omnibus anti-choice House Bill 2 to the U.S. Supreme Court in March,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...case that struck down parts of Texas anti-choice law, House Bill 2...."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Providers Caution Clinics Won't Reopen Soon

Abortion landscape in Texas will take "years" to rebuild post-HB 2

"...Court ruling that struck down two parts of HB 2, also reminded that long-shuttered clinics won’t simply reopen overnight...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

New FDA Guidelines Seen as a Victory for Abortion Rights

Updated FDA guidelines allow lower dosage, longer time to take pills

"...some of the onerous restrictions found in Texas law, House Bill 2...."

March 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Report: Anti-Abortion Law Forces Women to Wait Longer for Procedure

Some Austin women forced to wait up to 20 days for abortion

"...The evidence demonstrating the disastrous effects of abortion-restrictive law, House Bill 2, on Texas women continues to pile up...."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Textbooks, Buehler, and More

Your Monday morning news update

"...Manifest Destiny, Justice Ginsburg checks her work, and HB 2 defender Vincent Rue resurfaces. All the news that fits..."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...of Appeals decision that immediately enforced Texas abortion law House Bill 2 – leaving just eight clinics in the..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tears for Texas Women

13 clinics to close if law not blocked

"...As of Tuesday, Oct. 29, unless a federal judge blocks implementation of Texas' sweeping..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...of Appeals decided to immediately enforce Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2. The decision is widely expected to close..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Whole Woman's Health Closes Two Abortion Clinics

HB 2 fallout continues

"...40 years ago, thanks to the draconian provisions of House Bill 2, passed last summer. "For women and families..."

March 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...impact on women seeking abortion of a portion of House Bill 2, passed this summer, is "self-serving hearsay" and..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

AG's Office Seeks Ruling to Enforce Provision of HB2 Ruled Unconstitutional

Seeking emergency stay to enforce provision struck by district court

"...that a key provision of the controversial abortion regulations House Bill 2 is unconstitutional by arguing, in part, that..."

Oct. 29, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortion Services Restored at South Austin Planned Parenthood

Doctor now has admitting privileges, as required by HB2

"...The post-House Bill 2 world is decidedly bleak for women in..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...he sees as a most pressing public issue: Senate Bill 6, "the bathroom bill." As that was happening, House..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: School Finance Math; Tax Plans Diverge; Veteran Benefits Restricted; and More

Is school finance dead this session?; House and Senate tax plans split; Lege restricts veterans' benefits; and more

"...School finance reform could be dead for this session. House Bill 1759 by House Pub­lic Education Committee Chair Jimmie..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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