Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Final Senate Bill 8 Challenge

Paving the road to the end

"...session as SB 8, met its end Friday, March 11, with a Texas Supreme Court decision that virtually ensures..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...on Tuesday, May 21, the Texas House has passed Senate Bill 1978 by a vote of 79-64...."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

GOP Speech Bill Sides With Alt-Right Activists

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

"...A GOP-backed bill that would compel Texas universities to protect "expression" on..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senator Open to Compromise on Drug Testing Bill

Targeting drugs tests for some welfare recipients

"...least, to temper the scope and punitive nature of Senate Bill 11, Flower Mound Republican Sen. Jane Nelson's bid..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...Update 11:17am (6/26): As the story has developed, our coverage has..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Senate Hearing on Abortion Regs Bill Underway

Hearing expected to last 16 hours

"...Texas Senate staffers had a procedure for registering witnesses up and..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Committee Will Take Up Version of Abortion Regs on Monday

Hearing on bill day before Senate reconvenes

"...The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will gather at 10..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Passes Voter ID

Bill requiring photo ID now goes to House

"...The Senate tonight passed one of the most – possibly the..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

TDH: 6/2/11

Will Senate bill spell the end of May elections?

"...action – and luckily, action obliged, as a state senate bill looks to throw local elections into chaos...."

June 2, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Far-Right Texas Legislator Files Bill to Completely Outlaw Abortion

HB 896 too fanatical even for extreme anti-choice groups

"...the Capitol’s far-right Freedom Caucus faction has filed a bill that would make abortion care outright illegal, legislation too..."

Feb. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill Seeks to Dodge Section 8 Renters

State Sen. Perry's bill would overrule Austin's ordinance

"...earlier this month, a state legislator has filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session to block cities from..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...UPDATE: As expected, the Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Budget Lesser of Two Evils

Reps from both chambers commence to thrash out final numbers

"...On May 4, the Senate broke along party lines to approve its version of..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...needed. On April 20, the House voted out House Bill 1690, which would move the investigation of public corruption..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Roundup: 5/17/11

Your drug war news

"...the cultivation of industrial hemp. Seriously. The running mate, Bill Vermillion, of GOP challenger Bobbie Holsclaw sent a letter..."

May 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week

Last-minute school finance fix near collapse – special session beckons

"...SENATE Bill 1811Filed: March 11, 2011Author: Sen. Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

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

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...she was barely tall enough to reach the microphone, 11-year-old Jaylin Castro stepped up to the podium before the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In Austin, Nancy Pelosi Says She Sees No Chance of Pro-Choice Legislation Passing Current U.S. Senate

Pelosi: “I wish I could be more optimistic”

"...for Reproductive Rights’ case against SB 8, and March 11 the Texas Supreme Court killed what was left of..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Bill of the Week: House Bill 2474

Bill would require additional reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases

"...House Bill 2474..."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

When Dewhurst Goes Back to Senate

How Cruz and Campbell's run-off wins rewrite the Legislature

"...defeating Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for the GOP US Senate nomination last night, there's been surprisingly little mention of..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...members of the intellectually and physically disabled, the Texas Senate passed legislation that would allow for the closure of..."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...governor's five-item agenda? The revival of the anti-trans student-athlete bill that was first filed as Senate Bill 29 by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: Bathroom Bill Steals Spotlight

"Texas Privacy Act" isn't about privacy – it's about transphobia

"...lawmakers went straight to the toilet. On Wed., Jan. 11, while laying out standard House administrative rules, an otherwise..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Conservatives vs. 9/11 Responders

Fringe right draws firefighter, cop wrath after Straus attack

"...error? Publishing this on the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and D.C...."

Sept. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eyewitness Bill Passes House – But Still Lacks Teeth

Will the proposed legislation actually prevent wrongful IDs?

"...House Bill 215, which would require police to adopt a model..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week

Naishtat files bill to protect juvenile medical care

"...House Bill 839..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 9/19/11

Council considers legal contracts, election dates, Central Library

"...Following their bargaining over the city budget, City Council..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...The Sanders saga came to an anticlimactic end yesterday,..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...soon to see some local regulation. City Council member Bill Spelman has posted two items on council’s August 18..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Bill Would Rotate UIL Events Out of Austin

Father and son lawmakers call for holding high school state competitions in other areas of the state

"...change if the Lucio family has its way. Companion bills – House Bill 68 filed by Rep. Eddie Lucio..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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