Bills of the Week: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1

Texas Lege looks to finalize budget deal

"...House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1Authors: Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton;..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...A bill making its way through the Senate could kill a..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

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

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 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

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...residents, lawmakers in the Lege have to pass a bill designed to undo that specific local ordinance...."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...10 months after it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 on Thursday..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...Texas Senate District 14, up for grabs in this month’s special..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Property Tax Hack Finally Gets Senate Nod

"...same time as they overhaul school finance. In the Senate, where Senate Bill 2 flew out of committee as..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anti-Trans Sports Bill Heads to Abbott's Desk

HB 25 makes Texas fifth state to pass legislature targeting trans youth this year

"...both chambers of the Texas Legislature, anti-trans student-athlete House Bill 25 now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk, where..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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.

"...only a couple of months away. It runs Feb. 18-28, relatively early in the national cycle. Texans will begin..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill

Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill

"...of Public Safety officers handcuffed then released at least 18 activists, including CM Greg Casar and Austin Pastor Jim..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Still No Vote on the Bathroom Bill "Compromise"

After five hours of public testimony, HB 2899 sits in limbo

"...House’s State Affairs Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2899, the supposed “compromise” to the bathroom bill. Though..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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”

"...challenging Roe v. Wade in June, and the U.S. Senate this month failed to advance Women's Health Protection Act..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...residents, lawmakers in the Lege have to pass a bill designed to undo that specific local ordinance. Repub­lic­ans have..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...session (and there are dozens), it’s this one: House Bill 1686...."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Lawmaker Files Bill to Strike SB 4

Ft. Worth representative wants to repeal the anti-immigrant law

"...A Ft. Worth lawmaker is aiming to repeal anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, the discriminatory "papers please" law passed by..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...late March 3 voted 107-42 to pass the ultrasound-before-abortion bill authored by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville. The bill, a..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

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

News Ticker: April 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Of all the skills required of a U.S...."

April 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: June 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and CM Chris..."

June 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Eminent Domain, Tuition Limits Pass Senate

Both bills now go to House

"...Catching up on Monday: Two major bills made it out of the Senate...."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bill of the Week

Brutal budget process in store

"...House Bill 1Author: Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie Filed: Jan. 18..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Senate Dems Want Abbott to Testify

Attorney general spent millions investigating voter fraud in 2006, turned up little

"...to Quorum Report for bringing this to my attention) Senate Democrats yesterday sent a letter to Attorney General Greg..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

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