We're with Lloyds

The battle over homeowners insurance rates is front and center at the Lege

"...into two distinct approaches, exemplified by Sen. Mike Jackson's SB 14 and Rep. Steve Wolens' HB 600...."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans

SB 12 declared unconstitutional

"...laws, each of questionable constitutionality. There was Senate Bill 14, which bans gender affirming care for minors; House Bill..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With Six Weeks Left This Session, Queer Texans Aren’t Done Fighting

Bad bills keep moving

"...and the Human Rights Campaign organized the protest of 140 anti-LGBTQ bills filed in this year's Texas Legislature...."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...three medical providers, are suing to block Senate Bill 14 as unconstitutional before it can upend the lives of..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

On the Lege

Parading in the Rain

"...Barrientos' phased annexation bill, SB 1395, which passed the Senate unanimously on May 4,..."

May 12, 1995 News Column by Robert Bryce

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ruled that Senate Bill 14, enacted by the Texas Legislature in 2011, "was passed,..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

A Vote and a Sandwich

Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 6

"...two weeks before voter registration ends for the November 2014 election, 645,418 Travis County residents (the total county population..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Voter IDon’t

The GOP’s bad week for gerrymandering and voter rights

"...Southern District of Texas issued a permanent injunction against SB 5, the latest iteration of the state's voter ID..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...Texas courts. The Senate has volleyed one substantive bill: SB 14, which would "regulate" homeowners insurance rates by directing..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...who are caught with vapes this school year. HB 114 will require any school student caught with a vape..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...House floor. The bill’s identical twin in the Senate, SB 14 from Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, has 12..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Beer Laws Moving Today

Your guide to the mixed reactions

"...four beer bills, Senate Bills 515-518, and a fifth, SB 639, introduced at the last minute by Commerce Committee..."

March 25, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le

Homeowners Insurance

"...(who helped broker the Farmers deal) and Mike Jackson (SB 14 and SB 125-131) foretell the likely range of..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...beyond, Howard Waldrop died of a stroke on Jan. 14, aged 77. Waldrop also played a pivotal role in..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...Erlewine has four of them, the oldest being Mia, 14, and Ani, 12...."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What's the Fix for Texas' Voter ID Law?

"Time is short" to implement a replacement for discriminatory photo ID requirement

"...strict photo ID requirements passed in 2011's Senate Bill 14, which have been facing legal challenges for half a..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus

Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional

"...the dispute will be illegal throughout Texas. Senate Bill 14, which would ban all forms of gender-affirming care for..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism

A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas

May 19, 2023 Column by Aubree Brown

5th Circuit: Voter ID Discriminatory

Appeals court ruling upholds spirit of earlier overturning

"...opponents of Texas' regulations. Passed in 2011, Senate Bill 14 was broadly seen as one of the most stringent..."

Aug. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voter ID: Battle Lost, War Goes On

Litigants respond to SCOTUS ruling, pledge continuing challenge

"...year progression from the original passage of Senate Bill 14, the legislation that introduced the new strictures requiring a..."

Oct. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The World According to Voter ID

How to make your vote count if voter ID passes

"...by now, the Senate last week passed Senate Bill 14, which would create what may be the toughest voter..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Special Session Update Updated

What's happened so far in the 81(1)

"...today. In addition, Valerie Corte is subbing for her husband Marine Capt. Rep. Frank Corte, R-San Antonio, who is..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Insurance Rates, Round 2

State regulators aren't done yet with Farmers and State Farm

"...Covington concluded that the portion of 2003's Senate Bill 14 that allowed TDI to call for immediate rate reductions..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where to Go for Gender Affirming Care in Austin

Reaching out to the medical and queer communities

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

Quote of the Week

"..."The restrictive nature of SB 14 has always defied common sense."..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Column

Federal Court Rejects Texas Voter ID Law

New Texas Voter ID law undermines minority votes

"...The court said SB 14 would “lead to a retrogression in the position..."

Aug. 30, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Voter ID: Yadda Yadda Yadda

Mostly a replay of last session

"...as a "committee of the whole" at 8am, and SB14 author Troy Fraser was then peppered with questions (mostly..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Van de Putte On Voter ID

Where exactly is this election fraud?

"...Hearings on the Voter ID bill are about to..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...officials have since apologized. See "Austin Stories," below. Headlines • City Manager Toby Futrell meted out only a mild..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

News Top Tens

"...6) Evolution Acknowledged by SBOE!: Proponents of "Intelligent Design" (creationism repackaged) tried to drag..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

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