Suffer the Children

Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill

"...200 annual Texas judicial bypass cases, and Jane's experience represents about a third of those accepted by Jane's Due..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...it that – was heightened last week with optimistic reports from the governor's office that the pace of negotiations..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

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

"...work total 80 or more. The bill's author, Lubbock Republican Robert Duncan, shelved it after an outpouring of opposition...."

July 22, 2005 News Column

Naked City

The lite guv gets religion on state college tuition

"...was nominally addressed to Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, and Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, chairs of the Legislature's oversight committee..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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

No Sleep 'Til Tenure

Top 10 percent survives, but academic reformers may have a new target.

"...night when it went down 64-75 in the House. Rep. Helen Giddings, D-DeSoto, has been the rule's most bullish..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...the ultrasound procedure whether or not it is medically-necessary (Rep. Frank "the Fetus" Corte has a version of this..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Legislators on the Loose

Lawmakers busy in slow rule-making week

"...Local state Reps. Dawnna Dukes, Donna Howard and Diana Maldonado attended the..."

Jan. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Redistricting? Again? Why?

"...Texas has 31 state senators, 19 of whom are Republican. Texas has 32 U.S. representatives, but only 15 are..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fatal Subtraction

House bill ups the ante on 20 week abortion ban

"...Rick Perry's signing of HB 2's 20-week abortion ban, Rep. Phil King has filed legislation that would move the..."

July 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege battle over ethics covers a multitude of sins -- and hidden agendas.

"...by midnight -- Houston Democrat Ron Wilson, flanked by Republicans Mary Denny (Aubrey), Terry Keel (Austin), and Jerry Madden..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Austin Stories

"...on a healthy list of transportation projects, including street repair, sidewalks, corridor planning and the Great Streets program (including..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

UT System's lobbying – oops, 'legislative activities' – to gain deregulation

"...George W. Bush, Rick Perry, and Texans for a Republican Majority. He chairs the National Center for Policy Analysis,..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by David Peterson

A Good Excuse to Grandstand

The usual anti-abortion bills sally forth

"...House Bill 36 by Rep. Frank "the Fetus" Corte, R-San Antonio (carried in the..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conservative Coalition Caught in Anti-Porn Ring!

Legislators vow to crack down on Internet child porn, even where it doesn't exist.

"...Presumably it was only the latter principle that motivated Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, Mary Denny, R-Aubrey, Elizabeth Jones, R-San Antonio,..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

House gives first OK to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...including exceptions for rape and incest victims – House Republicans passed legislation Wednesday evening that would impose heavy obstacles..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Supreme Court Makes Abortion Access for Neglected Teens Even More Difficult

Texas Court adds more rules to judicial bypass law

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

On the Lege

Tired arguments and middle-aged men set anti-woman agenda

"...In the world of family-planning and reproductive rights, it's been business as usual at the 80th..."

April 20, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• Rep. Robert Talton, R-Pasadena, claims he was called by God..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

Reproductive Health Care: Same Story, New Target

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...two sessions, they somehow managed to chip away at reproductive rights even further. In their perennial quest to make..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Capitol Chronicle

Chapter Two: The Re-Redistricting Hearings Produce Much Heat, Little Light

"...All six sessions were reportedly raucous affairs -- dominated by hundreds of Democrats who..."

July 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

What's the Damage?

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

"...The great fight was not between Dem­o­crats and Republicans, but House and Senate. That always happens, but this..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...at the hands of the Lege, namely bill author Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, who added substantial barriers to the..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions

Senate OKs bill restricting abortion access for abused minors

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances

Senate gives preliminary nod to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal..."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sine Die? Sine Don't!

Legislature ends regular session, back in minutes for redistricting

"...Legislature. The House and Senate were wrapping up business, preparing to declare Sine Die and head home for the..."

May 28, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker