Perry and the Demise of Safe Passage

Cycling advocates scratch their heads at Perry's veto of the Safe Passage bill

"...contacted him, and common sense when he vetoed Senate Bill 488, the Safe Passage bill that would have made..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cyclists Hope for Safe Passage

The Safe Passing Bill would make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users

"...advocates hope the third time's the charm for the Safe Passing Bill, which would establish mandatory minimum distances that..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity

"...Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill 25, which bans Texas K-12 students from competing on..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Texas Bill Gives Localities a Way Past State Obstruction to Medicaid

Lloyd Doggett looks to get Medicaid to more

"...More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act's passage – and three U.S. Supreme Court rulings upholding the..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

We Don't Need Law to Empower Bicyclists

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, Re: Senate Bill 488, the Safe Passage bill [“Perry and the Demise..."

July 29, 2009 Postmarks

Put the D%$n Phone Down

As council considers driving while texting ban, the Welsh send a bloody warning.

"...ordinance banning driving while texting, and introducing an enforceable safe passage distance (which we wouldn't need if Gov. Rick..."

Aug. 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Driving Safety

Council considers mandatory distances for drivers passing vulnerable road users and a ban on text-messaging behind the wheel

"...banning texting while driving, and second, creating a minimum safe passing distance for drivers overtaking vulnerable road users. Resolution..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...associated with the cannabis culture, but the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage opened the door for a variety of profitable..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Lege Lines: Resistance in the “Sanctuary”

Assessing the fallout after SB 4’s passage

"...gathered to deliver hand-drawn pictures illustrating the pain Senate Bill 4 would inflict on them to any empathetic legislator..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Amira & Sam

Cross-cultural love between a U.S. soldier and an Iraqi girl flourishes in the Big Apple.

"...years from his most famous role as the gangly Bill Haverchuck on the seminal television series Freaks and Geeks...."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Avid rider Ellis wants drivers to give a wider berth

"...fatalities in Texas, Rodney Ellis' SB 859, the bicycle "safe passing bill," is working its way through the Senate...."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Our readers talk back.

"...Stimulus Bill: The Rich Get Richer..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...Justice's 2007 annual review, it costs more than $2 billion per year to incarcerate felons – 79.4% of the..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

House gives first OK to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...judicial bypass. Sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, the bill now moves to the Senate, where it is scheduled..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin State Supported Living Center to Stay Open

Bill to close it dies before end of session

"...one point it seemed like a forgone conclusion, a bill that would have led to the eviction of roughly..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...out of the Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support. The bill now heads to the full Senate for a vote...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...advocates worried not only about the direct damage the bill would inflict but also – due to its vague..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Flo Says "No" to Not-Pot

As promised, Senator files bill to ban synthetic dope

"...expected, Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, on Wednesday filed a bill to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of not-pot..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Etiquette for Policing Bicycle Riders?

"...am mostly writing because Daniel Mottola's mention of the Safe Passing Bill [“Cyclists Hope for Safe Passage,” News, March..."

March 30, 2009 Postmarks

Council Dives Deep Into Racism at APD, Land Use

Busy week isn't over yet, with development code hearing Saturday

"...as well as its regular meeting, which saw the passage of a resolution directing a sweeping investigation into the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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Our readers talk back.

"...It's hard to take seriously the public safety and anti-terror talk, when people cheerfully put up with..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...Ramos' story highlights the likely effect of Senate Bill 4, or at least the heightened pattern of cooperation..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Hegar, who increased his revenue estimate by nearly $3 billion in July while highlighting economic uncertainty going forward, and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...before the Texas Senate debated and ultimately passed House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion-regulations measure Gov. Rick..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...a signing ceremony for a new statewide book banning bill, House Bill 900. He added, "I'm signing a law..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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Lewis Rebuts Ads

"...about the environment and this city, and I'm supporting Bill Spelman. Dennis, the days of self-appointed patrones are over..."

May 30, 1997 Column

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...the convention center ballroom. "You're looking at an old rockabilly who backed out of this for a month." Resembling..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...see the wealth surrounding them, to not feel the safety of the bubble that is the University of Texas..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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