Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...been the plan to double the number of Council committees, and shift much of the workload and public-hearing schedule..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Tulia, Too Late

Civil rights advocates and opponents of the "war on drugs" were relieved by the announcement last week that state Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn will initiate a probe into the notorious drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. But is it too late?

"...state probe would be "duplicative." Then, at the House Judicial Affairs Committee's Aug. 15 meeting, McCaul claimed that state..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Shaming Girls in Crisis

Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bypass' abortions

"...the Lege that seek to "reform" aspects of the judicial bypass law that allows a minor to seek an..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues

Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban

"...on highly restrictive abortion legislation last night, House State Affairs Committee Chair Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, abruptly terminated the debate..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act makes a comeback in the 77th legislative session.

"...Monday, Feb. 19, when it goes before the House Judicial Affairs Committee, which is chaired by the bill's sponsor,..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act wins approval at a House committee hearing, after several hours of emotional testimony.

"...Byrd's memory, secured a 7-2 vote from the House Judicial Affairs Committee, which she chairs. Reps. Will Hartnett of..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act. Gilliam told the House Judicial Affairs Committee that her group opposes the bill, authored..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Bastrop ISD explains Confederate flag incident, Texas Civil Rights Project files suit against Taco Cabana, Young Conservatives of Texas oppose hate crimes legislation.

"...Act, which last legislative session was stopped in Senate committee by Republicans determined to ensure that Gov. George W...."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...out and berated by the chairman of the House committee conducting the hearing. Perhaps it was the lateness of..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege: Bombshells and Budget Officers

The Legislature begins to get down to business.

"...to order the first session of the Senate Finance Committee. Bivins began by noting that virtually every state is..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...so that he was almost willing to scuttle proposed judicial pay raises by demanding that his regulation bill be..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Column

Picture This: The Lege on Women's Rights

A list of anti-abortion bills of the 78th Legislature

"...R-Fort Worth): would require collection of statistical information regarding judicial bypasses requested by minors seeking abortions, as well as..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Telling...

Does Parental Notification Bill Trod On Abortion Rights?

"...Danburg (D-Houston) to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Although a House member making the trek across the..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Reproductive Health and Family Planning

"...for Rep. David Swinford, chair of the House State Affairs Committee, miscalculated the number of supporters of the measure..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...general agreement that the bill which currently includes a "judicial bypass" allowing a girl to go to court to..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...the regular session) now returns to the House State Affairs Committee, after Moody noted that allowing only property owners..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...into action. House Speaker Tom Craddick finally announced his committee assignments; in a minor rebellion, the House refused to..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...a curious Saturday night power play by House conference committee members), then mysteriously rejuvenated in a back-room deal between..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

On the Lege

Christian Sabotage?

"...search of Christian,and cornered him outside a Senate Finance Committee meeting room. "I heard you're messin' with my bill,"..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Column

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...political giving. In 1988, he started a political action committee (PAC), Texans for Justice. A PAC normally collects money..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...curtail federal power at the executive, legislative, administrative, and judicial levels...."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...when Bibi was here, before AIPAC [American Israel Public Affairs Committee] a few months ago, there was a lot..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...education program – through UT's LBJ School of Public Affairs – on the responsibility of corporations in campaign financing...."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...get heard. In March, under the advisement of its Judicial Committee, City Council declined to reappoint an unprecedented five..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...from teens needing its help. The nonprofit helps secure judicial bypass – permission from a judge allowing minors to..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...department policies not to its liking, its political action committee has become a major player in local politics, and..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Women's Health Advocates Brace for "Perfect Storm" at Texas Legislature

Republican lawmakers racing to further restrict abortion access

"...on how to further restrict abortion access. The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened Dec. 8 to discuss "ways..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Left in the Dark

Who knew about the ICE raids this weekend? Not your state reps.

"...At the Capitol, House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Member Gina Hino­josa, D-Austin, wondered, "Is it about public..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

Nov. 15-21

"...CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING explores the feasibility of single-member districts for Austin...."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...the Nov.4 ballot were recommended by this citizens advisory committee after months of study, debate, and public meetings, and..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

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