A Very Special Sine Die

Governor gets all of what he needed, none of what he wanted from special session

"...mean driving all of the 17 minutes from my house to the Capitol?" said Rep. Valinda Bolton, D-Austin...."

July 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bipartisanship in the Budget

Isett, Anchia show that budget agreement don't just mean concessions

"...The consensus opinion about how the Texas House of Representatives handled Friday's budget debate is that it..."

April 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Maldonado: School Time for Lawmakers

Round Rock Dem files first bills as sole author

"...may have been suitably gracious when she got her House Committee appointments. That said, there were some scratched heads..."

Feb. 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Come On, Congress, Get Some Gumption; and No Punishment for Exxon Malfeasance?

"...At issue is the crass effort by the White House and top Justice Department officials to turn America's nonpartisan..."

March 28, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Campaign Consequences for Craddick

Has the AG really done Tom Craddick any favors for the 2008 elections?

"...complete victory. And it could be seen that way. House Rules are House Business, said Abbott. That's where the..."

Dec. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Drum Roll, Please

Each committee was given its agenda of issues to look into before next session, giving an inkling of what battles may be fought when Lege reconvenes in 2009

"...three days starting Nov. 28, in three separate lists, House Speak­er Tom Craddick released his interim charges for House..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Needs Election Workers

Go to the Elections Open House if you're interested.

"...And the county will be holding an Elections Open House to recruit them on Oct. 3. See press release..."

Oct. 1, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Legislators argue over whether bill would drain or add money to public schools

"...The House is scheduled to debate the measure today (Thursday). Last..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Waco on the Web

"...U.S. House Reporthttp://www.house.gov/reform/reports/waco.htm..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Point Austin: Happy New Year?!?

Looking forward ... 2020 could go either way

"...Republican scandal that played more like farce than melodrama. House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was foolish enough to try to..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Austin's First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Compassionate Cultivation prepares to serve epilepsy patients

"...giving them the greenlight to start building their grow house and dispensary. The 7,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Manchaca – vehicle..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...Abbott is expected to sign transportation network company law House Bill 100. As a result, local rideshare rules like..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer: Short-Term Rentals

It's your house. What can you do with it?

"...Short-term rentals (think houses that get listed on Airbnb and HomeAway, a local..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How to Lose a Safe Seat

Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118

"...lost one of the safest seats in the Texas House in a special election...."

Jan. 30, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

There Goes the Neighborhood

Council digs into short-term rentals this week

"...neighborhood pride, and affordable homes, Kristen Hotopp bought a house on Garden Street just off East Cesar Chavez in..."

Aug. 11, 2015 News Post by Natalia Ciolko

Education: Failure to Invest

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...149, authored by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amaril­l­o. The graduation committees it creates will allow talented students to graduate high..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...HB 11 passed the House on March 18 on a vote of 131-12, and..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

Texans Unite to Support Local Food Bills

Local Foods Citizens Lobbying Day heads to the Capitol

"...to stay economically viable. Among the notable bills are House Bill 46 and HB 970. Sponsored by Rep. Dan..."

March 18, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

War on Women Heats Up in Washington, on Campaign Trail

Rally today on UT campus with Cecile Richards

"...couldn't possibly be any more arrogant, Republicans in the House on Thursday held a meeting on birth control –..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Microbrewery Bill Moves Forward

Did Anheuser-Busch objections fall flat?

"...into opposition from the Anheuser-Busch brewing giant. But today, House Bill 602 was moved out of the Senate Business..."

May 18, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Other Perry

Democrat Radnofksy demands AG Abbott returns builder cash

"...decade trying to avoid paying to fix a broken house even after he had been ordered to in arbitration...."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quick Election Round-Up: Legislature

Tea Party challenges falter, but a few big names fall

"...Considering how few State House races are contested in November, primaries really decide much..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dismantling Family Planning Pt. 2

House budget amendment would subvert access to reproductive services

"...With the House version of the state budget set for debate on..."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Debbie Riddle 'Color Blind' or Just Blind?

Riddle doesn't understand the point of HB 789 provisions

"...R-Tomball, got a tad self-righteous this morning in the House Criminal Jurisprudence subcommittee on criminal procedure, confronting a witness..."

March 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cyclists Hope for Safe Passage

The Safe Passing Bill would make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users

"...users. Authored by Rep. Linda Harper-Brown, R-Irving, in the House (House Bill 827) and Dallas Republican John Carona and..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Some Chairs Are More Equal Than Others

Floor fight over House Committees raises the specter of Tom Craddick over Speaker Straus

"...Have the wheels come off the Texas House of Representatives love bus already?..."

Feb. 18, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus on Film

Footage from House Speaker Joe Straus' Friday morning open house

"...an agenda driver, so much as a facilitator for House members to take policy wherever it needs to go."..."

Feb. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pelosi Plugs Local Energy Plan

Nancy Pelosi does Austin.

"...Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, made an impromptu appearance at city hall..."

Oct. 30, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Straw Pollsters

Will the Texas presidential straw polls end up meaning more than the actual primaries?

"...poll more useful in their race for the White House than the actual primary may be...."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Viva Bilingual Ed

Texas Not Likely to Follow California's Lead

"...all Texans see the value of bilingual education. U.S. House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Sugarland) recently introduced a bill..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

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