Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...unwise, and unpopular. And in the Don't-Believe-the-Hype department, in 1995 taxpayers were finally spared some big ideas that cost..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Bill Starts Moving With Quorum Restored

Plus, queer film fest aGLIFF kicks off hybrid festival and more queer events

"...moving. A spitting image of state Sen. Charles Perry's SB 29 from this year's regular session, the Lubbock Republican's..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines

"...of disrespecting federal immigration authorities. See "The Challenge to SB 4."..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature

Bills on the Move

"...• The Senate gave the anti-choice SB 258 (Don Huf­fines, R-Dallas), final approval last Thursday, in..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Special Session Could End in Fireworks

Governor wants a short and sweet special session

"...finished on June 1, and Perry announced on June 9 that lawmakers would need to come back – but..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hit in Veto Spree

A look at the bills whose lives were cut short

"...– 37 announced at close of business on June 19, plus Senate Bill 2038, which he quietly killed in..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Education

Lots of Reform, No Money

"...SB 3 is the biggest rewrite of public school rules..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Briefs

"...9; Texas is inching closer to a journalism shield law,..."

April 20, 2007 News Column

Lege Notes

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

"...9; As in previous sessions, State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...henceforth be celebrated as Denton County Days (House Resolution 29, sponsored by Mary Denny, R-Aubrey)...."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...llustration by Doug Potter In 1992, Jim Bob Moffetttold a local TV reporter than he..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...gone through the system, the actual biennial budget was $189.9 billion – a 1.3% increase. Not that it did..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Education Funding May Require Special Session

Lawmakers at impasse over school finance

"...two years. With the two-day unpaid furloughs allowed by SB 12, AISD could cut spending by $4.2 million; House..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Roundup

"...9; Nothing strikes dread in the heart of a Texas..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

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

Bill Debates Begin Tomorrow

First real debates for school finance and more

"...9.30am: The Senate Education Committee will take up SB 6..."

June 1, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...incremental campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that originated in Texas and effectively..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...David Rigsby..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...ever conducted, with 27,715 respondents nationwide. Of those surveyed, 1,490 call Texas home. But the report tells us what..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...electric utility cash" by the City Council in December 1996, as part of its major push to get AE..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The DOJ lawsuit filed Thursday, Sept. 9, in federal district court in Austin – expected to..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Save the Date

Austin Black Pride, Austin Pride announce summer celebration dates

"...Days after the anti-trans student athlete bill Senate Bill 29 failed to pass out of the Texas House Public..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...to 8% without holding a tax ratification election. After SB 2 kicks in, that threshold will be just 3.5%..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"..."religious liberty," with many bills – including Senate Bill 1978, which will become law – stemming from Project Blitz,..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

In-district charter seeks to turn around a campus’ longtime struggles

"...at the end of the first semester of the 2018-19 school year, the number of home suspensions at Mendez..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...chippy round of political beer pong in this, the 2019 Texas Legislature. Only this time, the brewers appear more..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Redistricting Maps Head to House

New maps likely to draw court challenges

"...in Senate Bill 3, and the Con­gres­sional boundaries in SB 4. There was more agreement on SB 2, the..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...to the House floor. This time around, House Bill 594 actually got a hearing – only the second time..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO of Travis County Central Health,..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

School Funding Bill 'Could Have Been Worse'

Senate Bill 1 on deck for House debate

"...Bill 1 – scheduled for House debate today, June 9 – AISD would lose $37 million for the upcoming..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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