Ultrasound Debate Underway in Senate Committee

Senate Committee hears testimony on Patrick's ultrasound bill

"...A hearing in the Senate's State Affairs Committee on Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-before-abortion bill..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Senate Talking Sonograms

Discussion on floor now

"...Senators are discussing Houston GOP Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-before-abortion bill (Senate Bill 16) on the floor right now. Among..."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...warning Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 into law...."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would further stigmatize abortion, boycotting a committee hearing..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

LegeLand: A Bill To 'Protect Our Women'

Yet another fight over abortion

"...absolutely clear after the Feb. 9 marathon hearing on Senate Bill 16, Houston GOP Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-required-before-abortion bill:..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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 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

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...Following a 16-hour debate on Wednesday, the Texas House at around 3am..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...power generators during the storm. Those $9,000 per megawatt-hour bills for electricity, the maximum price allowed by the PUC..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

Anti-Bullying Bill Filed for Texas Legislature

San Antonio lawmakers open pre-filing season with David's Law today

"...legislators have announced they intend to file an anti-bullying bill, David's Law, today, the opening day of pre-filing for..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...or fail diverse communities. But under a proposed Texas bill, much of her expertise could soon be off-limits in..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

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

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...state lawmakers to vote against the so-called "sanctuary cities" bill, Senate Bill 4. The fifth grader, the youngest of..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bathroom Bill Steals Spotlight

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

"...early debate previewed the upcoming anti-transgender bathroom fight over Senate Bill 6, long championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature 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.

"...the top of the ballot, the contests for U.S. Senate and House seats, where more would-be nominees are filing,..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"...saying he could "not in good conscience" advance the bill out of committee. Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, stated the..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Ticker: April 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof seized the..."

April 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

An All-Nighter at the Senate

Voter ID debate continues into the night

"...hearing testimony on SB 362, Troy Fraser's voter ID bill, is determined to get through all the witnesses tonight...."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bill of the Week: A Straight Ticket to Court?

Rep. Ron Simmons wants to end straight-ticket voting

"...House Bill 25 by Rep. Ron Simmons, R-Carrollton..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Ticker: July 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Speaking of Abbott, the attorney general claims that..."

July 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Weed Watch: Senate Mulls Med-Mari Defense

Bill would allow medical use claims in drug cases; mandatory sentencing slagged

"...medical use of marijuana in 1996. The senators' new bill, S.2989, is a companion to the House Truth in..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Collision Coming

Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown

"...Council meeting (May 18) – authorizing legal action against Senate Bill 4, the anti-“sanctuary cities” law – was a..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...regular legislative session, but can't get the House and Senate to agree on every bill he wants passed. He..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

The Right-Wingification of UT

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

"...Perhaps Rufo imagined he was being discreet by leaving..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Women's Health Care Left Unsaved at Lege

Bill targeting local Planned Parenthood moves toward adoption

"...emotional six-hour floor hearing on Friday, May 17. House bill sponsor Rep. Candy Noble, R-Allen, cited the subsidy that..."

May 24, 2019 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

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