In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin Over "Sanctuary Cities"

Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional

"...day after Gov. Greg Abbott’s secretive signing of a bill that would punish so-called “sanctuary cities,” the state of..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

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

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

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

Some Reforms Left Behind

Lege looks to account for school accountability

"...The Senate Education and House Public Education committees held separate meetings..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...of the 76th legislative session was the passage of Senate Bill 766, the voluntary emissions control bill that would..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Lege Lines: Do It for the Kids

House Dems lay out school finance plan

"...proposal to increase state public school spending by $14.5 billion – while also cutting school district property taxes by..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

House Gives Perry the Finger

House Bills 2 and 3 die; it's back to square one

"...the finger Tuesday, killing the school spending and tax bills in back-to-back assassinations. The actions created a rare taste..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

No Sales Tax for Schools

Senate approves its version of school finance, with a few notable changes

"...The Senate approved its version of House Bill 3 on school..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

School Finance Plan Headed for Hearing

Aycock promises no losers as Senate obsesses on vouchers

"...take public testimony on his plan next week, the Senate is back on vouchers...."

April 8, 2015 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

School Accountability Gets Green Light

Can school accountability measure save Pearce and Reagan?

"...improved draft changes received unanimous backing from House and Senate. Now Austinites are asking if the reforms will save..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...less than a week after Election Day, prefiling of bills for the 88th Texas Legislature got under way, and..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

HB 2 and HB 3 could look very different after they leave the Senate

"...The Senate Public Education Committee began work on school finance on..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...Rick Perry delivered his final 'screw you' of the 83rd Regular session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Education

Lots of Reform, No Money

"...has been dropped regularly under the dome. So when Senate Bill 3 – the school accountability bill – turned..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Demonstration Against Anti-Trans Bills

"...hold a demonstration in opposition to anti-trans legislation House Bill 10, HB 25, and Senate Bill 3 outside the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Photo Gallery

Special Session Update

What we know so far about round 2 of the 81st Legislature

"...on getting gone by close of business on July 3, but since a special can last up to 30..."

June 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

The Lege solves school finance. Or not.

"...day into the 79th legislative session, the entire Texas Senate threw its unanimous support behind an ambitious school finance..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Mad Men

Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits

"...read “My Family Values Women” gathered in the state Senate chamber last week for a committee hearing on four..."

June 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

When to Stop Punishing Schools

Accountability bill slowed by important questions

"...House Bill 3, the mammoth public school accountability bill, and its..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Full-scale privatization resisted

"...Senate Bill 6, passed unanimously by the Senate March 3,..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Senate Rules Aren't So Rad

"...site in West Texas -- returned to court Jan. 31 to face charges of "disrupting" a May 2001 Senate..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...After a House committee on Friday quietly approved three bills that would further demolish a woman’s right to an..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

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

"...Justice's 2007 annual review, it costs more than $2 billion per year to incarcerate felons – 79.4% of the..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Even the Winter Storm Disaster Couldn't Budge the Texas Lege on Climate Change

Maybe when hell freezes over?

"...After Winter Storm Uri, Zwiener's bill to authorize state grants for weatherization became a component..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

YEA OR NAY?

UPDATED: Senate session ends in chaos, but Dems emerge victorious

"...Update 3:12am: Lt. Gov. Dewhurst confirms from Senate dais that SB..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Michael King

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