The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...which is similar to another bill in the Senate, SB 1505 – would increase the number of dispensaries in..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...the committee. An hour later, they voted to advance SB 2 to the floor of the House along party..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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"...Deputies Enforcing Immigration: Republicans are advancing a bill – SB 8 – that would force county sheriffs to collaborate..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic

In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

"...aiming to enact a total ban on THC. Though SB 3 has yet to be formally introduced, the promised..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Making Sex Ed Opt-In, For Good This Time

Bill requires written permission for public school sex ed lessons

"...when opt-in policies were in place in comparison to 93-100% when opt-out policies were in place...."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

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"...to the Texas Tribune, used the state’s anti-abortion law, SB 8, to sue two of his soon-to-be-ex-wife’s friends for..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

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"...Rivers 0: Tesla has again sidestepped environmental regulations, removing 2,100 acres around the Colorado River and its Tesla Gigafactory..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature

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"...McGaughy reported. The agreement will require Paxton to complete 100 hours of community service in Collin County, take 15..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...filing suit against the state of Texas to overturn SB 12. In September, shortly after her profile ran in..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?

Democrats suspect he’s bluffing

"...Abbott’s comments came hours after the Senate passed SB 1 on a party-line vote. SB 1 would take..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Even Chaplains Don’t Want Chaplains Instead of Counselors in Public Schools

Christian nationalism is the problem

"...school counselors with uncertified, Christian-only chaplains. Now, more than 100 religious figures across Texas have released a letter asking..."

Aug. 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...adolescents for various reasons, are “medically necessary, age-appropriate, and 100% reversible,” according to Cathryn Oakley, state legislative director and..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Bill of the Week: Texans Take to the Capitol to Battle Discriminatory Property Bills

Who gets a piece of Texas?

"...at barring individuals from those countries from purchasing property. SB 711, filed by state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, takes..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Breaking Ground: What Three New Studios Mean for the Texas Film Industry

Three new studios in the Austin area could mean space for the film industry to expand

"...In it was a surprise proposal for an extra $100 million for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program,..."

March 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Bill Would Give Most Texans 12 Weeks Parental Paid Leave

In the words of Cardi B: I got a baby. I need some money. I need cheese for my egg.

"...distribute paid leave based on tiers. Basically, you'd get 100% of your weekly pay if you make $15 per..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...impressive returns. In the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, 100% of seniors using the program graduated from high school...."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...led in the primary but lost the run-off by 100 votes and hasn't campaigned for state office since. "I..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Elections Post-Mortem and the Devastating Impacts of Texas' Near-Total Abortion Ban

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"...has been disrupted in Texas following the passage of SB 8, and what the Supreme Court thinks of Texas'..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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"...follows its lawsuit filed last week against Texas over SB 8. Read more...."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...To make things even more authoritarian, SB 8 also grants any private citizen, even those residing..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

As 5 million Texans Lack Health Insurance, Lege Still Says No to Medicaid

The state's dismally large gaps in health care access have grown even wider during the COVID-19 disaster

"...The Johnson bills only increased eligibility to those earning 100% or less of the federal poverty level, below the..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...departments to discipline officers in a consistent manner, passed 100-28. HB 834, requiring that undercover officers' testimony be corroborated..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...GOP majority did not have a quorum present – 100 (two thirds) of the House's 150 members – to..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Voting Debate Turns House Into a History Class

Dems slow SB 7's roll with more than 100 amendments

"...by a 78-64 party-line vote last Friday. Although technically SB 7 has passed both chambers, the House version is..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

As Outrage Grows, the Anti-Voter Train Rolls On

The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continues at the Texas Lege

"...conference, scolding "Mr. American Airlines" for speaking out against SB 7. "When you suggest that we are trying to..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...lodging for teens (JDP). In early March, Council added $100,000 to focus on marginalized communities of color, immigrants, young..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...pro-privatizing school bills, including – you guessed it – SB 1882. Witness records list her as director of policy..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...bans cities from directly funding abortion and laws like SB 22, passed last year, further erode local government’s ability..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...When the state and federal governments don’t reflect our..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...grants those federal requests at a rate of nearly 100 per month, they found. Its first report, released in..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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