Huffman Takes SD-17

Former judge to finish Sen. Janek's term

"...Good news for Senate Republicans: With all 211 precincts in, Joan Huffman won..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Silencing Survivors?

Joan Huffman's bill may have an adverse effect on survivor psyche

"...Senate Bill 576, Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...At the Texas Capitol, the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting, chaired by Sen. Joan Huffman,..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Senate Committees Announced

Lt. Gov releases committee appointments with few changes for Travis delegation

"...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst quietly released the list of Senate Committees for the 81st Session. Comparing the list to..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...bills: SB 103, the plastic bag ban measure from Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, and SB 13 by Sen. Joan..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Issue added to special session call this week

"...Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a hearing..."

June 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Election, Part Two

Perry calls run-off election after special election in SD-17

"...Perry has called the run-off election in Harris County's Senate District 17 race for Dec. 16. So Democrat Chris..."

Nov. 18, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The heat is on in the state's House and Senate

"...• Senate Republicans have equally crippled HB 62, the proposed statewide..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Sine die looms. Do these bills have a shot?

"...passing through the House's State Affairs Committee, it was sent to Calendars on April 27, and on Wednesday got..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Needles Move Out of Committee

Needle-exchange bill clears first hurdle

"...Sen. Robert Deuell's one-for-one anonymous needle-exchange bill (SB 188) made..."

March 4, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin at Large: Hanging Guns on the Wall

As Abbott tries to keep the drama alive, whose behinds will end up busted?

"...can presume it will feature some more "election integrity" nonsense that could be rendered moot in short order if..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Making Sense of Newtown

A year later, small steps toward changing the gun violence paradigm

"...day, gun control advocates (Moms Demand Action, Texas Gun Sense) rallied across the country (including at Austin's City Hall),..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...his decision to cut $7.5 million in funding in Senate Bill 1 (the state budget) for the Public Integrity..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Campus Carry and Open Carry Move Forward

Senate Bills 11 and 17 move to full Senate

"...On Thursday, during introductions for Senate Bills 11 and 17 – known colloquially as “campus..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Racial Bias Infected Sentencing Hearing

Saga to secure new hearing for Duane Buck continues

"...Duane Buck deserves a new sentencing hearing...."

March 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...Senators get sworn-in during the 84th Texas Legislative Session opening..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...2pm today, Monday, July 1, the Texas House and Senate are scheduled to gavel in for the second special..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...talk. But still, at least 250,000 of us are "represented" in the People's House by John Carter, Pete Sessions,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Texas Rangers could start investigating corruption cases, as state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, dumped plans to move the state's..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature

Drug Testing State Officials?

Senator says it's only fair

"...Brownsville Democratic Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. is clean...."

April 16, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sine Die at the 86th Texas Legislature

"...Eight of Austin's nine state representatives pose for photographs during the 86th Texas Legislature on..."

May 28, 2019 Photo Gallery

Perry Adds Abortion, Minimum Sentencing to Special Session

Two red meat conservative items bolted on to agenda

"...First transportation, now abortions and minimum sentencing: Ramping up speculation that Gov. Rick Perry will run..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...tough grilling from Kyle Janek when he was a senator was feeling a little glee when the Health and..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...With no state Senate race on the Travis Co. ballot, it's hard for..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Employee Unions Look Askance at Texas Lege’s Pension Changes

Unions give a hard pass on cash balance plan proposed in Senate Bill 321

"...fund is getting a hard pass from the unions representing many state employees, who say a so-called cash balance..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Senate Takes Time to Make Austin Pay for De-policing

Making up trouble

"...that order." Less than an hour later, the Texas Senate proved AOC's point, approving Senate Bill 23, by Sen...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

GOP Speech Bill Sides With Alt-Right Activists

Senate Bill 18 to protect “free expression” from campus provocateurs

"...universities to protect "expression" on campus passed the Texas Senate State Affairs Com­mit­tee this Monday, March 11. Senate Bill..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

There's a lot of business to take care of before sine die

"...D-San Antonio, has pledged to derail every bill by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, unless there is Senate action on..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...debate: Should those industries be separated out? An increasing consensus says yes...."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gun Carry Bills Advance

Campus carry and open carry bills advance to full Senate

"...During last week's introductions for Sen­ate Bills 11 and 17 – known colloquially as "campus..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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