Bill of the Week: No-Fault Divorce on the Chopping Block

Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, wants to make it harder to get a divorce

"...House Bill 93 – Author: Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Ticker: June 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Matt Krause scores big, House Dems dream the impossible dream,..."

June 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bill of the Week

Legislator wants lawyers for "the unborn"

"...Author: Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...Hyperconservatives like Matt Shaheen hate incentives. During last week's House discussion of..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...request sent way back in August by state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth – who, between then and now,..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Taking stock of the week that was

"...one bit of extra business. On July 28, Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, formally requested that the governor add..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shaming Girls in Crisis

Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bypass' abortions

"...Republican Rep. Stefani Carter, and HB 3302 by Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, which seek to close what both..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...year, has a big bull's-eye on its back; Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, dropped House Bill 222 on the..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...war powers on migrants. The next month, state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, asked A.G. Ken Paxton to issue..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...1978 author Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola (along with Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, author of the House companion bill)..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...late last Thursday, May 9. HB 3172 by Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, hoped to provide a license to..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...sparked pushback from Democratic lawmakers. The amendment by Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, more than doubled the A2A budget..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bills, Bills, Bills ... and Bonnen!

Nearly 400 bills filed already for the 86th Texas Legislature

"...Rep. Paul Workman with a measure (carried by Rep. Matt Krause) to ban cities from requiring employers to offer..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Straus vs. the Extremists

Railroad Commission spat highlights the divide between right-wingers and House leadership

"...anti-trans bathroom bill conversation by weaseling amendments to it. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, introduced a measure to block transgender people..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...Shortly after, conservative Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, demonstrated that the money is there..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

For Trans Texans, One Bill Forward, Two Bills Back

Texas has filed the most anti-LGBTQIA bills in the nation this year

"...Public Health Com­mit­tee approved House Bill 1399 from Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, which if enacted would prohibit professional..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: The Rainbow Agenda

Start of the new year – and a new Lege – with some digital drag

"...to file such a bill, along with state Rep. Matt Krause (R-Ft. Worth), who at the time also pledged..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Less Hateful Chicken

Plus drag dance parties, queerotica, and Thanksgiving-themed storytelling

"...against Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, and Fort Worth Rep. Matt Krause's #SaveChickFilA bill earlier this year (which was ultimately..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Chick-fil-A, Saved by the Legislature

Religious exemption bill heads to governor's desk despite testimony from LGBTQ Caucus

"...for approval of one amendment – authored by Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, who carried the bill's House companion..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...Tim Sulak for a full trial in 2019; Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, has already filed a bill for..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...from being punished for their religious affiliations,” explained Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, who authored the now-dead House companion..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naishtat Files Bill to Protect Pregnant Women's End of Life Care

Bill would strengthen end-of-life directives for pregnant women

"...On the flip side, Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, recently proposed legislation (HB 1901) that..."

March 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Descendants

George Clooney teams up with Sideways filmmaker Alexander Payne for this funny but tender story that's a little too smug for its own good.

"...by: Alexander Payne. Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Nick Krause, Amara Miller, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges, Robert Forster, Matthew..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Declaring War on the Border: State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Tyler, suggested to Attorney General Ken Paxton March..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...were prompted by far-right anti-choice Freedom Caucus member Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth. As an amendment to the budget,..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...was itself a sign of progress. Fort Worth Rep. Matt Krause originally filed HB 360 with language allowing student..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: May 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Rep. Matt Krause – a sobering reminder of what happens when..."

May 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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

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

"...Rep. Mike Schofield, R-Katy, with the aid of Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, moved some $20 million over two..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Book Bans Take Center Stage in Leander ISD

Most seats are up for grabs

"...this got rolling in 2021 when outgoing state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth – then a candidate for attorney..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Laura Morales

Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth

Plus Halloween wins and Poo Poo Platter (birthday) parties

"...a Minor" to the state's child abuse laws. Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, (the guy who carried the House's..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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