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

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Slithers Through the Lege

SB 29 voted out of committee for full Texas Senate vote

"...Senate Bill 29, one of many anti-trans student-athlete bills filed..."

April 2, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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 Passes DNA Bill

Other criminal justice reforms stalled

"...The Texas Senate today passed a measure to increase access to post-conviction..."

April 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session

"...a week into the special session and the Texas Senate is on a dizzying fast-track to advance anti-choice bills...."

July 25, 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

Needle-Exchange Bill Barely Hanging On

State Rep. Dianne White Delisi all but kills legislation that would let local health departments establish one-for-one anonymous needle-exchange programs

"...pulled a quack job that has all but killed Senate Bill 308, one of the session's most progressive public..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dan Patrick Promises to Kill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Proposal: no arrest, jail time for under 1 oz., passed in House Monday

"...A bill that would significantly reduce the penalties in Texas for..."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

House Rolls Out School Finance Bill

Republican leaders propose $9 billion in funding for public schools over the next two years

"...of Representatives rolled out that chamber's long-awaited school finance bill, House Bill 3, at a press conference on Tuesday,..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week

Last-minute school finance fix near collapse – special session beckons

"...SENATE Bill 1811Filed: March 11, 2011Author: Sen. Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

The Mad Men: Senate Votes to Impose New Abortion Limits

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 a..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLand: Bill of the Week

Green energy vs. HOAs

"...Senate Bill 302Filed: Dec. 30, 2010 Author: Sen. Jeff Wentworth,..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Advocates Scrutinize Sweeping Senate Water Supply Bill’s Strategy

Environmental impacts still need to be assessed

"...In a public hearing Monday, the Senate Water Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee’s Chair, Sen. Charles..."

March 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

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

"...today. Following an all-day sit-in and protest against anti-immigrant bill SB 4, DPS officers forced journalists to exit the..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...governor's five-item agenda? The revival of the anti-trans student-athlete bill that was first filed as Senate Bill 29 by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Violence prevention org says she’s best candidate on guns

"...endorsed MJ Hegar over Royce West in the U.S. Senate run-off, scheduled for May 26...."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

"...gave preliminary approval to controversial and sweeping abortion regulations bill known as House Bill 2. The House will reconvene..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Capital City Men’s Chorus Celebrates 30 Years

Spring show illuminates untold stories of forgotten LGBTQ icons

"...Prize in 1931; John F. Kennedy’s best friend Lem Billings; and trans rights activist Sylvia Rivera. Beside honoring their..."

May 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

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

House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill

SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies

"...the House Elections Committee on Wednesday, May 15 heard Senate Bill 9 by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola. Described by..."

May 16, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Reefer Roundup: 10/30/11

Your drug war news

"...week we have the GOP blocking a major crime bill, a Florida judge blocking mandatory drug testing, and medi-pot..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Promising Start for Dem Senate Candidates

Campaign finance reports show Houston Mayor Bill White out front

"...With Texas facing its most competitive U.S. Senate race in a decade, federal campaign finance reports are..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...By early afternoon Feb. 6, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Bill White was on his fifth meet-and-greet of the day...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voter ID Bill Passes

Because election volunteers are so incredibly overworked, Republicans try to make voting a little harder.

"...House Bill 218, which would require citizens to present a photo..."

April 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The AggreGAYtor: November 30

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The AggreGAYtor’s frusen glädjé heart is warmed by..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Senate Hopeful Colin Allred Makes His Moderate-Dem Case Against Ted Cruz

The former NFL player came to Austin for TribFest

"...be, especially when both House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell laid the blame for the..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

AISD Trustees Consider $30 Million in Cuts

Treading carefully on the budget

"...at the Capitol, Austin ISD is still considering about $30 million in cuts to its operating budget for the..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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