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

Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

"...month to pass, on third reading and onto the Senate for final passage, Senate Bill 5, the omnibus abortion..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...will meet today for another attempt to provide $1 billion a year extra for road construction and maintenance. The..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Secretary of State Gets Schooled on Voting Rights

Meanwhile, a hefty TV ad targets voter suppression bill

"...Update: Catch up with the current status of Senate Bill 9 at this link as it makes its..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...on Sunday night as the midnight deadline neared for Senate Bill 7, a bill that would drastically alter the..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Redistricting: What Is and What Could Be

Wentworth reform passes Senate, Congressional map passes Lege

"...at least taken the first few steps. On Wednesday, Senate Bill 22 passed the Senate on a 16-13 vote...."

June 23, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...facility for a year and, on average, more than $16,000 per year to house an inmate in a Texas..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Making Sex Ed Opt-In, For Good This Time

Bill requires written permission for public school sex ed lessons

"...If a new bill in the Texas Senate becomes law, Texas’ trial run..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'

Action against new abortion regulations

"...divisive set of abortion regulations were passed in the Senate Tuesday, the House State Affairs Committee is hearing testimony..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Three Days of What?

Sen. Watson breaks down the parts of Gov. Perry's special session call

"...When the Senate forced Gov. Rick Perry's hand over calling lawmakers back..."

June 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Clearing the Chub?

Dunnam proposes way to move bills without moving voter ID

"...in chub, and Democrats say the decision to put Senate Bill 362, the voter ID bill, on Saturday's calendar..."

May 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

Blackout investigation, Powers' pulmonary embolism, and more

"...to create massive profits as trading prices soared. Two Senate committees are already scheduling hearings...."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...begun its legal battle against the constitutionality of anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May...."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Local leaders from across Texas banded together Tuesday (May 16) on the Capitol‘s south steps to announce joint plans..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pick Your Transport Future

Camaro and plug-in hybrids compete for 'ooh' factor

"...There are some bills in the offing to benefit electric vehicles and plug-in..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Protest Votes Under Scrutiny

Over 16,400 Texans signed an affidavit in order to vote

"...an affidavit allowing them to cast a ballot. Over 16,400 Texans signed such an affidavit during last November's election...."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shut the Front Door: Proposed Rules Threaten Cottage Food Operators

DSHS takes a bite out of Texas' celebrated Cottage Foods law

"...home bakers whose small businesses got a boost from Senate Bill 81, which allows them to make and sell..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

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

Fighting the Green Fight

A roundup of this session's environmental legislation

"...still not funded." As for global warming, Metzger praised Senate Bill 16 by Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco. "It would..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...morning to express opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s voucher bill, Senate Bill 2. The bill would give $10,000 payments..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...Kirk Watson, Senate District 14: Coming out of a hard-fought Senate floor..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...Anti-Trans Bills Gather Steam in Senate..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...• With the special session ending on Wednesday, Aug. 16, Speaker Joe Straus has sent his clearest message yet..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...session. It wasn't all bad; Hinojosa got a few bills and resolutions passed. But after the 140-day grind, she..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature 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

On the Lege

When suffering the Lege, just remember: It could always be worse

"...state codes. San Antonio Democrat Mike Villarreal offered the "bill of rights" as an amendment to Senate Bill 758,..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Transport on a Road to Nowhere

House and Senate in conference committee as clock ticks down

"...partisan divisions. However, this time it's the House and Senate at each other's throats. Each has rival plans to..."

July 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...In Texas, Republicans and Democrats, like the House and Senate, rarely agree on anything. Yet there is one undoubted..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...jet airplane, why can't He help Bo with his Bill Ratliff problem? It might soon require a Higher Authority..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Barrientos Misrepresented

"...27, 1999, the Texas House passed a hate crimes bill that gives more protection against violent crimes to certain..."

May 7, 1999 Column

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