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

Eight Days a Week

"...by: Michael Davis. Starring: Johnny Green, R.D. Robb, Josh Schaefer and Keri Russell. If Michael Davis can avoid excessive..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Lege Lines: Bathroom Bill Steals Spotlight

"Texas Privacy Act" isn't about privacy – it's about transphobia

"...standard House administrative rules, an otherwise uncontroversial debate, Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, tacked on a loaded amendment that would..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bill Would Ban Fetal Disability Abortion

ACLU questions constitutionality of draconian HB 2434

"...an abortion after 20 weeks. HB 2434 by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would remove the current "severe fetal abnormality"..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...fetuses with severe abnormalities – but amendment author Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, fought to deny women that exception on..."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...Howard. In a particularly disturbing floor exchange, anti-choice Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, sought to compare the violence of rape..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...to be even too extreme for conservative politicians. Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler (the mind behind the “Papers Please” provision..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The heat is on in the state's House and Senate

"...amendment to Rep. Giovanni Capriglione's HB 2962 from Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, places those reports on an internet database..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...passed in February – an amendment by conservative Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, scrapped that softened language. The amendment effectively..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

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

"...that leaves more opportunity for legislative meddling in local matters – and the likeliest target will be city regulations..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Early Filing at the Lege

Early filing began this week for the upcoming state legislative sessions. Already, the war on women’s health is on.

"...a series of public hearings. Two bills by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would remove the current exception allowing women..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Not Your Same Old Criminal Jurisprudence Committee?

New voices on committee asking more questions

"...onslaught of questions about the bill from freshman Reps. Matt Schaefer, R- Tyler (the Partier who ousted Rep. Leo..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Texas Temper Tantrum

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

"...members include Reps. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bed­ford; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; Matt Rin­al­di, R-Irv­ing; Matt Shaheen, R-Plano; Matt Schaef­er, R-Tyler; Kyle..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Another bill, HB 87 presented by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would remove the current exception allowing women..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...Texas women.) An even less humane amendment by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, attached to package anti-choice law SB 8..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fox News Lauds Neo-Nazi in Ukraine With Austin Ties

Questions not asked: Why are you there? Are you a Nazi?

"...Ken Reed, leader of the hate group White Lives Matter, Gray organized a June 17, 2017, rally at the..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Gov. Abbott Says No to Refugees

UPDATED: Texas first state to refuse refugees under new Trump policy

"...the Trump Administration has been in charge of immigration matters for three years, and during that time has imposed..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Senate Passes Severe Fetal Disability Abortion Ban

Women would be forced to give birth to non-viable fetuses

"...During the 2017 session, Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, attached an amendment to anti-choice bill SB..."

May 13, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...bills that outlaw abortion, including HB 2434 by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, which would remove the exception found in..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...most of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus after Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, peppered lead author Dan Huberty, R-Kingwood, over..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Resistance in the “Sanctuary”

Assessing the fallout after SB 4’s passage

"...was originally offered – an amendment by conservative Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, allows law enforcement to ask about a..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Progress Under Threat

"...of their introduction. I think Texas conservative representatives like Matt Schaefer and Tony Tinderholt need a dose of empathy...."

April 11, 2017 Postmarks

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reproductive Health Care: Same Story, New Target

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...an unrelated bill in the 11th hour by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, that would bar women from obtaining abortion..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Covering the Waterfront

Council, more Council, and more

"...be to sneak amendments past their fellow lawmakers. Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, added to unrelated bill HB 2510 an..."

April 27, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Looking More Closely When Others Look Away

On directors examining structure, storytelling, and how pictures can move us

"...of all, you have to be what SXSW producer Matt Dentler calls an "up-and-coming" filmmaker, a term that's actually..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Art in Public Places' Wander

This interactive public artwork creates narrative pathways for you to travel in Downtown Austin

"...the authors who wrote stories for Wander – Lucas Schaefer (Time Machine Freak Out!), Janalyn Guo (Tinaus), Jessica Topacio..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Tetris Director: Jon S. Baird, Producers: Matthew Vaughn, Gillian Berrie, Claudia Vaughn, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...the undulating swaths of paints?   – Cat McCarrey Matt Kracht: A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...(Portland, OR); Casey Wilcox, Little Trouble (Lockhart, TX); Christopher Schaefer, Geraldine's (Austin, TX); Colin Yoshimoto, Eem (Portland, OR); Davis..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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