HD 48 Heats Up

Ex-banker Glenn Bass to challenge Rep. Donna Howard in general election

"...Seems like Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, has picked up a general election..."

Oct. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

HD 48 GOP Primary a Race

Second Republican planning to challenge Rep. Donna Howard

"...personality has decided they'd like to turn Democratic state Rep. Donna Howard's House District 48 seat Republican. After banker-turned-documentarian..."

Oct. 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...on, and the leadership we have. I think I represent that clear choice." Breaking the Code..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...the draft budget for the upcoming biennium, the GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Looking back at the Lege through local eyes

"...backdrop of intermittent political unrest in the House, Austin-area representatives nonetheless managed to pass meaningful legislation, which should hold..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...of his two predecessors: He reached out to Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat, who chaired the committee for nearly a..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

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

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

"...Com­mis­sioners Court, AISD, Central Health, and elsewhere have been preparing with dread for the impact this could have on..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...with the rest of the state's business. The team representing the 2.1 million residents of the Austin metro area..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

All Eyes on Speaker Fight

Craddick fighting for his political life

"...than one opponent vying for his seat – front-runner Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano, and Plan B contender Rep. Jim..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...mostly this will be remembered as the session when Republicans made one last-ditch effort (with the push for voter..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...over the years, beginning with a 2005 effort by Republican legislators who succeeded in diverting funding intended to assist..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

"...Senate Bill 5, the omnibus abortion regulations bill, Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat heard several colleagues discussing whether House Dems..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

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

"...help indigent families – as well as general revenue, Republican lawmakers have steadily maintained or increased funding to the..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...service felt "empowering and comforting"; taking ownership of her reproductive health care was a hugely important moment in her..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...Three weeks ago, local Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa had just finished with her first session...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Committees, school finance, and more

"...a sigh of relief). She's joined on Appropriations by Donna Howard, who is also on Higher Education and is..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...a variety of students' educational challenges, and a real reprieve for school districts that are being crippled by the..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...The Texas House of Representatives begins to debate strict abortion laws. Rep. Jodie Laubenberg,..."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...from its flagship university. House Higher Education Committee member Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, said: "I would love to tell..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...film, TV, and game production. House Appropriations Committee member Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, noted that the incentives, combined with..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Appropriations Committee Gets Witchy?

Pro-life advocate calls lawmakers witches

"...Texas Right to Life Director Elizabeth Graham, Austin Democratic Rep. Donna Howard is a witch. So is Houston GOP..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Turnaround Tale

Annie's List jumps out of the red and into the blue

"...election returns. It was a long evening. As precinct reports trickled in for House District 47, Bolton and the..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, House Administration vice chair last session..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Underfunded and Overtested

Save Texas Schools builds a groundswell for public education

"...Austin Rep. Donna Howard was speaking about the politics side of..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Michael King

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...interim maps drawn by judges in San Antonio to replace the unconstitutional maps the Legislature drew in 2011. The..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Big Tex Budget Blues

The money debate begins: 'Every Texan for himself' vs. 'All in this together'

"...policy, and keep state spending low. But Democratic and Republican legislators actually building the 2010-11 biennial state budget face..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Celebrates Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling

"...U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) says Texas secured a rare victory..."

June 28, 2016 Photo Gallery

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...and Tea Party activist Konni Burton, R-Fort Worth, who replaces former Sen. Wendy Davis, speaks with reporters on the..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

No More For Schools

House rips out Howard amendment adding excess Rainy Day Funds

"...The Texas House of Representatives had one chance to add a little bit more..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, Travis County's longest-serving member of the..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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