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

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...As Paul Armentano, deputy director for NORML points out..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 10/30/11

Your drug war news

"...week we have the GOP blocking a major crime bill, a Florida judge blocking mandatory drug testing, and medi-pot..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 3/21/11

GEDs and boutique hotels: Your City Council preview

"...Item 11: Naming 10 firms to an engineering services “rotation list”..."

March 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

"Rape Insurance" Bill Close to Becoming Law

HB 214 bars private, state-offered, and ACA abortion coverage

"...the ICU. All said and done, the Rosses' medical bill totaled a whopping $64,000. Thankfully, employer-based insurance covered 90%..."

Aug. 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...caucuses (Feb. 3) and the New Hampshire primary (Feb. 11), but before the Nevada caucuses (Feb. 22) and election..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege: Senate Fight

Dems lost the debate on the two-thirds rule, but not without a fight

"...the beginning of my 23rd year in the Texas Senate, I never thought I would hear myself say these..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Senate Amendments: Proposed and Rejected

"...During the July 12 State Senate debate over the anti-abortion bill, HB 2, Democratic senators..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blood on the Senate Floor (Updated)

Whitmire vs. Dewhurst get vocal on the floor, all over a voter-ID bill.

"...think all the fun is in the House, the Senate comes out swinging – almost literally. Tempers were raised..."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...House Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how medical marijuana may..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...HB 11 Author: Speaker Pro Tem Dennis Bonnen, R-Brazoria Filed: March..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

News Ticker: April 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Beloved fabulist Lance Armstrong has reportedly sold his..."

April 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Reefer Roundup: 4/22/11

It's baaaaack!

"...TEXAS DRUG BILLS BOMBARD LEGE:..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...overhaul for craft brewery freedoms in state history with Senate Bills 639 and 515-518. Those pieces of legislation legalized..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

News Ticker: July 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• In a disturbing reenactment of the prison scene..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Senate Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 11 photos.

"...June 25, 2013. 11 photos...."

June 25, 2013 Photo Gallery

News of the Day: 11/15/10

Welcome our new collection of news stories

"...it may not be enough, BP has reimbursed $518 billion for oil-spill cleanup...."

Nov. 15, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Ellis Leads the Pre-Filed Bill Pack

"...things beginning today, by filing a spate of pre-filed bills...."

Nov. 10, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Strama Steers Clean Car Bill

"...II) set by the California Air Resources Board. Strama's bill and the matching Senate version, SB 119 by Sen...."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Roundup: 12/30/11

Your drug war news

"...According to the annual Monitoring the Future drug use..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Dems strike last minute deal after hours of chubbing

"...activist told me, if legislative Republicans wanted to pass Senate Bill 11's campus carry rules, they "have to put..."

May 27, 2015 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

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...24 hours, a "citizen's filibuster" helped defeat Texas' draconian Senate Bill 5, and the Supreme Court of the United..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...Following a 48-hour pause last week, the Texas Senate Bill 8 abortion ban is back in effect, after..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...-- Tyler incumbent Republican Leo Berman, and Democratic challenger Bill Bowen;..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...dual role as lieutenant governor and president of the Senate, Dan Patrick had prepared a bombastic press conference promoting..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...took until 2:20 in the morning for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am occurs on Tuesday night or..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

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 carry"..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...State Affairs Committee, on Friday, May 17, voted out Senate Bill 1978, best known as the #SaveChickFilA bill. It's..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Stretching Toward a Sunset

Don't praise the Senate GOP for working quickly to pass what's needed

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Senate wasted no time fast-tracking the two vital bills that..."

July 21, 2017 News Column by Mary Tuma

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