Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"...Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, chaired last week's public hearing on HB..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Just Say No

Bill would keep Planned Parenthood out of sex ed

"...Plano Republican Rep. Jeff Leach is the man behind this week's BOTW, which..."

Feb. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...(plus another 43 amendments to those amendments). Enter Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, who filed two amendments pulling $18 million..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Melissa Lucio’s Execution Halted

The mother convicted for killing her daughter could receive a new trial

"...This last group is particularly notable. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, a conservative Republican who has long defended..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Lines: “Born Alive” Bills Filed

National right-wing moral panic over “infanticide” hits Texas

"...On Thursday, March 7, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Bren­ham, introduced their..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Texas Temper Tantrum

Freedom Caucus wigs out, "chubs," stalls, kills every bill in sight

"...pass. The dozen members include Reps. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bed­ford; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; Matt Rin­al­di, R-Irv­ing; Matt Shaheen, R-Plano; Matt..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...delaying the bill's vote. House Bill 16 by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano – dubbed the "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...education. An amendment to the amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, dedicated the released funds for marketing for..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Anti-Sharia Bill Dead, but Sentiment Alive

HB 562 unlikely to make it out of the House, but the Islamophobia behind it is here to stay

"...sentiment. Anti-Sharia law House Bill 562, filed by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, passed out of committee in April (but..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

One Step Closer to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

Measure gets nod on House floor

"...this is about wrongful convictions? An amendment by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, reduced the time to sunset to eight..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

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

"...for people convicted under Texas' law of parties (like Jeff Wood, who was only an accomplice to murder) and..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...Joe Moody, D-El Paso, and House CJC Chair Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, that also passed overwhelmingly in the House...."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...just a sweet, sweet time together, very powerful," Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, co-chair of the Texas House of Repre­sent­atives'..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: After 45 Years on Death Row, Sentence Overturned

Appeals court rules mentally ill inmate can't be executed

"...happens in their execution. Reps. Harold Dutton, D-Hous­ton, and Jeff Leach, R-Plano, have filed House Bill 688, currently stuck..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Lawmakers Ask for Rodney Reed Reprieve

Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus joins celebrities, activists asking to stay the Nov. 20 execution

"...Justice Reform Caucus, Reps. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) and Jeff Leach (R-Plano), along with 24 other House members from..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...attendee. That includes far-right state Reps. Tony Tinder­holt, R-Arlington; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park; Candy Noble, R-Allen;..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lawmakers Do Little to Support Women's Health

When it comes to controlling women's autonomy, facts never matter at the Capitol

"...meant to stigmatize abortion doctors. HB 16, by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, criminalizes physicians who don't care for babies..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...party lines, the House approved a move by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, to divert $18 million of that to..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...including Sen. Juan Hino­josa's Senate Bill 929 and Rep. Jeff Leach's House Bill 4113, which would prohibit executions of..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Health Care: Diminishing Returns

GOP legislators look for additional cuts to health care

"...the "affiliate ban" will extend into the classrooms. Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, filed HB 205, to prevent organizations that..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Divert Millions From TCEQ To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

House swaps $20M from TCEQ to anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers

"...services like contraception, Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, and Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, shifted funds from the state’s film and..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: One Step Closer to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

Measure gets nod on House floor

"...about wrongful convictions, he wondered. An amendment by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, reduced the time to Sunset to eight..."

April 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ending Wrongful Convictions

Lawmakers urge passage of bill to study causes

"...time around the bill has bipartisan support, with Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, and Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, signing on..."

April 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...boss was committing crimes. Former First Assistant Deputy A.G. Jeff Mateer testified that in going to the FBI, the..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Ken Paxton Impeachment Goes to the Jury

30 senators deliberate on 16 impeachment articles

"...In a brief and emotional closing statement, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, told the Senators he had been a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature

"...D-Houston; Jacey Jetton, R-Katy; House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; Reggie Smith, R-Sherman; Liz Campos, D-San Antonio...."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...change how it views capital punishment (also featuring Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, and moderated by the Marshall Project's Keri..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...pointed to Prestonwood Baptist in Plano (Ken Paxton and Jeff Leach's church) and its pastor, Jack Graham, as an..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...ridiculous and redundant "Born Alive" bill from Plano Rep. Jeff Leach. "That's exactly what we were elected not to..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Property Tax Hack Finally Gets Senate Nod

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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