Playing the Numbers

"...in play, the real action is in the budgetary committees (Senate Finance, House Appropriations) and more precisely among the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

Boxed Out

"...state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos will not be heading any committees this session. The committee appointments, made by Lt. Gov...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...project grew out of a controversial component of 2003's House Bill 2292, which the Legislature passed at a time..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...the northern Travis County district. She’s served on the House Transportation and Elections committees and as a leader in..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sacrificing Seniority

Conservatives could cost Republicans committee appointments

"...Theoretically, the rules of the House change every session, but one of the first steps..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM

Our president and attorney general have turned the protection of our civil liberties into the new national crisis.

"...risk at least as much from our own White House as from alien terrorists...."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

LGBTQIA Advocacy Groups Navigate COVID Restrictions While Keeping Texans Engaged This Lege Session

Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol

"...of the Texas Capitol, with many also testifying before committees in the fight to protect queer and trans Texans...."

March 19, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...that he was the only candidate who owned a house in District 48. As I recall, he did not..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...(U.S. Congress, up two from 1990) or 150 (state House) equal groups, using the straightest lines possible. The process..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

LegeLines

A little bit of lowdown on big things at the Capitol

"...After a slow start, the House kicked into overdrive this week as substantive bills reached..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by the News Staff

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...new decision-making structure, founded on expanded work for Council committees – a structure derived from Adler's experience at the..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Going With the Flow

Council chases the dream of shorter meetings

"...heavily beefed-up Council committee system, with a proposed 13 committees instead of seven, and a much more public role..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

When to Stop Punishing Schools

Accountability bill slowed by important questions

"...House Bill 3, the mammoth public school accountability bill, and..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nurses Workload Fight Just Begun

"...gave a passing mention to Austin Rep. Donna Howard's House Bill 591 a couple of weeks ago because, enjoying..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...live music industry. To date, music-industry support has been housed within the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office; the..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...work and worry over a move to a new house. But his symptoms appeared much more alarming than stress..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Legislature Gets It Together

"...six Democrats joining nine Republicans as chairs of Senate committees. Still, the biggest plums remain in GOP hands; Amarillo's..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

"...Point 2: The Lake Pointe Environmental and Wildlife Habitat Committees do not yet exist. We have scheduled a homeowner's..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Funny Money

Campaign Finance Reform: Who Cares?

"...not limit the amounts that individuals and political action committees can give to candidates. Because of that, one political..."

June 6, 1997 News Column by Robert Bryce

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...executive director, Hispanic Physicians Association; member of city advisory committees Issues: business entrepreneurship, public safety, education, infrastructure www.electmarco.com (FB)..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...get ready to do your public duty in the House District 47, Congressional District 10, and U.S. Senate run-offs..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...where overcrowding is a way of life. "His fraternity house," he said, "serves as a sanctuary of quietness, and..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...where overcrowding is a way of life. "His fraternity house," he said, "serves as a sanctuary of quietness, and..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Redistricting: Follow the Bouncing Pols

Redistricting trims Texas Dems and progressives from the Lege ranks. Start worrying.

"...a Republican shutout -- the GOP will assume the House majority and extend its one-vote lead in the Senate..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Making Lists

"...successor to Dobie are the bookstores, museums, libraries, and committees that promote Texas writing. Sophisticated programs such as Arts..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Gallo's priorities are visible in the council committees on which she sits: She's chair of the Austin..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Public Notice

So much to do, so much Austin

"...Park area, near 29th and Fruth Street, at Spider House Amphitheater, Spider House Parking Lot, Trudy's Back Wall, Grove/Triangle,..."

March 27, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...• House District 17 Shenanigans: Avowed independent Texan Linda Curtis made..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Hightower Report

Plutonomism; and Don't Regulate – Restructure

"...despite Washington's populist rhetoric, they know that the White House and Congress are letting them escape with a mere..."

June 11, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

"Please, Sir, I Want Some More"

The legislative budget process is leaving buckets of blood on the floor.

"...HHS Commissioner Albert Hawkins' presentations before the legislative budget committees -- was staggering: a 50% cut to the Children's..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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