Council: A Busy Week at the Lege

City Council and the mayor confront the controlling state

"...and Lyft whatever they wish ("Lege for Sale?" March 14). CM Ellen Troxclair also testified on property taxes and..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The 85th’s State Something

Taking stock at the Lege's midway point

"...the Texas Legislature will pass the midpoint of its 140-day deadline. It's officially too late for a do-over...."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Buying Time

The federal stimulus money rides to the state's rescue – until the next session

"...A quick recap: During the interim, the House and Senate each submitted its priorities to the Legislative Budget Board,..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...the Texas Legislature Wednesday morning was the death of Senate Bill 1515, which would have required a specific Protestant..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...policy was in violation of Texas law, specifically Section 14 of Senate Bill 968, which was signed into law..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...so there wouldn't be enough members to vote on bills – to kill a punitive elections bill at the..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...state revenues over the next two years. On Jan. 14, House Appropriations Chair Jim Pitts filed House Bill 1,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 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

Capitol Chronicle

Three longtime state employees are dismissed -- with prejudice -- in a witch hunt over sexual harassment allegations.

"...the firing of three staff members in the state Senate Media Services Office ("Senate Fires at Will"). I reported..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...new speaker, a much purpler House, an electorally chastened Senate (and lieutenant governor), and an awful lot of new..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...Shaheen hate incentives. During last week's House discussion of Senate Bill 1, the draft budget for the upcoming biennium,..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...In the state Senate gallery, a group of guardians watched intently as the..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

"...be another special session. After the mortifying defeat of Senate Bill 5 Tuesday night (see "A Victory by the..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...behind last session's successful derailing of the voter ID bill, won't be returning to the House. Closer to home,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...thing happened on the way to passing a $150 billion state budget last week. House Democrats, who are more..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

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

"...• At the state Capitol these days, lawmakers are just..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Lege Notes

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

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

July 1, 2005 News Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...would use Mr. Clark-Madison's article ["St. Michael's Passion," Dec. 14] as a negative example of reporting on a complex..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...and navigate an unprecedented public health crisis – the Senate State Affairs Committee turned its full attention to not..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...Speaker Dade Phelan used up a bunch of low bill numbers – House Bills 10-14 and 16-17 – on..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas on the Brink of Enjoying Beer Like Every Other State in America

Beer-to-Go passes Texas Senate as TABC Sunset Bill amendment

"...Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The infamous Beer-to-Go Amendment (née: Bill) continues to battle its way through the Texas Capitol..."

May 23, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The End of the Dewhurst Era

Will the Senate strip the powers of the next lite guv?

"...year era comes to an end in the Texas Senate. However, there's already heavy buzz that, whoever succeeds him,..."

June 5, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Redistricting Maps Head to House

New maps likely to draw court challenges

"...the House Redistricting Committee took to vote out House, Senate, and Congressional redistricting maps...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: TXU Meltdown

TXU says FU, then backs down

"...At a time when major energy bills are at a critical make-or-break stage of the legislative..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...served if the Republicans do not control the U.S. Senate nor the Governor's Mansion. Truly progressive politicians and coalitions..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...served if the Republicans do not control the U.S. Senate nor the Governor's Mansion. Truly progressive politicians and coalitions..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Three employees of the state Senate's Media Services Department are fired without known reason.

"...all the notice given to Kathy Staat, director of Senate Media Services since 1982 and a Senate employee since..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

As Kirk Watson Exits, a Special Election for Senator's Successor Looms

Three Democratic elected officials are considering the race

"...Greg Abbott about scheduling a special election in Watson's Senate District 14...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

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