Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, is shepherding a bill through the Texas Legislature to ban state and local..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

"...UPDATE:House Republican lawmakers tonight gave preliminary approval to controversial and..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity

"...Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill 25,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas

Construction industry in need of legislative remodel

"...fraud – fraud that has cost Texas taxpayers some $54.5 million in lost unemployment insurance revenue and hundreds of..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...they were going to lose some of their 73 House districts; the most optimistic estimates from GOP analysts saw..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature 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

No Fake Rock Here!

What are Austin's legislators doing to keep music authentic (in a legally binding way)?

"...Lege, but what issue has managed to pass the House with a 139-0 vote and is now steaming its..."

April 30, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Coming: This Monday (Nov. 9) marked the beginning of bill prefiling for Texas' 87th legislative session. Close to 550..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature

Abortions Decrease in Texas After HB 2, Data Shows

DSHS finally releases 2014 abortion stats after ACLU request

"...for 2014, the first full year after Texas’ anti-choice House Bill 2 went into effect, on Thursday afternoon...."

June 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Amendments: Proposed and Rejected

"...House Bill 2 by Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, R-Parker, would ban..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

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

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

"...who succeeded in diverting funding intended to assist low-income households into the "Alternatives to Abortion" program. Former state Sen...."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...the fridge on its expiration day. You've left the house with just enough gas to get there, but maybe..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Education Funding May Require Special Session

Lawmakers at impasse over school finance

"...before the session ends at midnight on May 30. House Public Education Committee Chair Rob Eissler, R-The Woodlands, said..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Return of the Titty Tax

New 'nudity' tax could include not just strip clubs but cabarets, bars, fashion shows, and even mainstream theatres

"...House Bill 1751, which takes effect Jan. 1, will charge..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Roundup Notes

"...has pulled in 41% of the vote, vs. McCaul's 54%. Austinite Michael Badnarik – the Libertarian Party's nominee for..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Robbing Pedro to Pay … Highland Park?

The funds in the latest public ed bill appear much less than meets the eye

"...week, Rep. Pat Haggerty became the first major Republican House member to publicly criticize the centerpiece education bill that..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Dying in Committee, Part 4

Amputees won't get much help from the Lege this session on low insurance payouts.

"...the wayside every day … What is it? Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and eight..."

May 7, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas' Big, Bad Week for Voter Suppression and Gerrymandering

Within two days, courts reject second election map, voter ID bill

"...then, in short succession, voter ID and the state House maps. In less than two weeks, the Republican-dominated Texas..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas

New "Clean Cars" bill would require new rides in Texas sold after 2008 to adhere to California's Zero Emission Vehicle program

"...stronger than those prescribed by the federal government. Senate Bill 124 (aka the Clean Cars Program) would require new..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...while striving to understand the complex hurdles imposed by House Bill 2, the four-part law restricting abortion access, passed..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

By the Numbers: Awful vs. Horrific

Schools and public health funding left hanging

"...Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, called the headline numbers in House Bill 1 "a compromise between the House's horrific budget..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire; a mere..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...early test run Tuesday, Jan. 17, as voters in House District 48 go to the polls to choose a..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Topless Tax Dies in Maneuver for More Money

3rd Court of Appeals will rule on existing surcharge at sexually oriented businesses

"..."titty tax" failed when lobbying killed a compromise reform bill – after it had passed both chambers. In 2007,..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...many jobs have to go elsewhere before a homegrown, multibillion dollar, all-American industry suddenly turns around and finds itself..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...the low-level offense would be prosecuted around the state. House Bill 2391 established cite-and-release, meaning that officials could issue..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

ACLU to State Health Department: Stop Hiding Abortion Data

ACLU of Texas sharply accused the state health department of shielding valuable statistics on the state's abortion rates from the public

"...looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Texas' abortion restrictive House Bill 2, the ACLU of Texas sharply accused the..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...the state wants or needs from its flagship university. House Higher Education Committee member Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, said:..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Waits for 'Broken Promise'

School districts hold breath as Lege divvies up budget cuts

"...waiting to see how it spreads the cuts. In House Bill 1, lawmakers approved $54 billion in school funding..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...harassment.)Headlines• As the exchange of political gunfire continued, U.S. House Majority Leader in Exile Tom DeLay was indicted by..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

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