Lege Lines: GOP Sharpens Its Claws for Paid Sick Leave With SB 15

“Consistent Employment Regulations Act” would dismantle city’s right to protect workers

"...and National Federation of Independent Business, sees Senate Bill 15, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, as the club for..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...and Educational Fund (MALDEF) to "uphold the constitutionality" of SB 4 ("In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...absences at Austin public schools jumped by an alarming 152% after the ICE sweep, as revealed during recent court..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fast-Tracked SB 8 Hearing Set for U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS to hear arguments against Texas abortion ban

"...United States v. Texas) to block the implementation of SB 8. While Austin-based U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman (ruling..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SB 1031: The new exams

"...yet to be determined). Each exam will count for 15% of a student's overall class grade. However, the new..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...the Senate Committee on State Affairs advanced Senate Bill 15, which would prohibit cities from mandating that employers offer..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...House and Senate calling sine die on Tuesday, Aug. 15, with a full day still to spare. Nominally called..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...stands at 26, plus line-item vetoes on both the 2014-2015 biennial budget in Senate Bill 1, and the supplemental..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...he unilaterally cut spending. Some of the changes to SB1 are housekeeping issues, striking out riders that depended on..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...gathered at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to oppose SB 17 along with 15 other religious refusal bills, as..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

78th Legislature: Work Accomplished as of April 9*

"...+SB 15: Spends $15 million from the Smart Jobs Fund..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...derail Austin's paid sick leave ordinance has changed form; SB 15 by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, a broad measure..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bills Gone Wild!

The good, the bad, and the ugly at the 79th Legislature's halfway mark

April 15, 2005 News Feature

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...before the House State Affairs Committee last Wed­nes­day, March 15, and bravely pleaded for state lawmakers to vote against..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Less Space, More Hate

Plus events to queer tech and fundraiser for QueerBomb's 10th anniversary

"...local employment regulations. We've largely covered Creighton's Senate Bill 15 as an attempt to do away with paid sick..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Rare Wins for Workers' Rights at the Texas Lege

Cities win against local preemption bills

"...set in 2017. Brandon Creighton's original sweeping omnibus bill, SB 15, would have undone such local worker protections as..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Horsepower Now, Health Care ... Whenever

"...had been signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry: SB 310, requiring rate information of homeowners' insurance companies, and..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

YEA OR NAY?

UPDATED: Senate session ends in chaos, but Dems emerge victorious

"...3:12am: Lt. Gov. Dewhurst confirms from Senate dais that SB 5 is dead. Final sendoff: "See you soon."..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women

"...A federal judge has temporarily blocked an intrusive state..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Winter Is Coming! Embrace the Cold as Night King Greg Abbott.

The Texas governor (dis)graces the Chronicle’s annual Halloween mask cover

"...3) Don't forget to poke the eyes out, as..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Features Feature

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...Last night, Democrats were slapping themselves on the back..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Latest Litigation 'Crisis'

First malpractice, now asbestos – gotta stop those greedy trahl lawyuhs'!

"...confident of chalking up another major victory this session – this time with legislation targeting the so-called "asbestos litigation..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Quotes From Austin Politics in 2019

The smart, dumb, courageous, and cowardly words from the local and state political arena.

"...– Council Member Greg Casar, testifying against SB 15, which would nullify Austin's paid sick leave (March..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Column

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...and most common method during the second trimester (around 15 weeks of pregnancy) by health professionals...."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID

Transcript of Austin senator's remarks

"...Tuesday, March 17, in an ultimately futile argument against SB 362 (and it's even better if you hear it..."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Senate Scuppers Speed Cameras

Two bills passing through Senate last week could deter city councils from putting up speed cameras.

"...needed. Senate Bill 125 caps fines at $75, while SB 1119 forces cities to undertake studies to prove that..."

April 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...From: Shawn Badgley To: John Razook Time: 9:49pm, Jan. 15 John: I dip my quill at halftime of the..."

Jan. 15, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...create the airport, which is still in the works. &#150; Kimberly Reeves..."

April 15, 2005 News Column

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...SB: Yeah, it is. They're very stream of consciousness...."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...The founder and president of Whole Woman’s Health is..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

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