Court Blocks Senate Bill 4

Anti-immigrant law won't go into effect this Friday, Sept. 1

"...U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia has blocked major portions of Senate Bill 4, the new "papers, please"-style state law that..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 2065

Anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws piling up at the Lege

"...Senate Bill 2065..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

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

Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Its Own School Finance Plan

SB 4 would essentially gut the House version of the bill

"...The Texas Senate Education Committee voted 8-0-3 to advance a fleshed out..."

May 1, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...an even harsher version of the so-called “sanctuary cities” bill than what was originally proposed on the floor...."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

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

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state's harsh "sanctuary cities" bill into law Sunday evening via Facebook video, giving no..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...Judge Orlando Garcia temporarily struck down major portions of Senate Bill 4 on Wednesday, Aug. 30...."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...As predicted, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has his bathroom bill. Senate Bill 6, labeled the “Texas Privacy Act,” was..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

"...announce joint plans to file suit against the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...Rico-Herrera and Balderas say the looming threat of anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 exacerbates their families' insecurities and has transformed..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4

Court briefs filed in support of cities' suit against state

"...Religious leaders are standing firm against anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, passed during the regular legislative session...."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...works in home remodeling construction, one of the estimated 400,000 undocumented immigrants statewide who make up half of the..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...House Bill 3, the session's marquee school finance legislation, survived over..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Bill Debates Begin Tomorrow

First real debates for school finance and more

"...lawmakers were on for the school finance reforms in Senate Bill 1811, there was one shared opinion: That no-one..."

June 1, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Forecasting SB 4’s Future

U.S. Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments in his federal court

"...federal judge in San Antonio patiently heard arguments against Senate Bill 4 in a suit filed by Texas cities,..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...Antonio's federal courthouse in support of cities fighting anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, an upcoming law compelling municipalities to comply..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...assault, the Texas House tentatively passed a package anti-choice bill that would force health providers to bury or cremate..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton Sues San Antonio Over SB 4

AG takes his anti-"sanctuary cities" show down the road

"...County Sheriff Sally Hernandez last year when pushing ICE-friendly Senate Bill 4, but the first attempt to enforce the..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tania Silva vs. SB 4

Mentally ill undocumented woman would not have been held on ICE detainer if not for anti-immigrant law

"...example of the local impact of the state's anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, which since last year has forced local..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

For Briscoe Cain's Next Act, Watch This Bill Disappear (Along With Your Right to Vote)

House committee guts SB 7, replaces it with language from other draconian voting restriction bill

"...Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, who clumsily managed to get Senate Bill 7 through his Elections Committee on April 29..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

SB 4 on Campus

How will campus policing change when the anti-immigrant law goes into effect?

"...operate under the new standards set in the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 – but what exactly that means for..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Maria Mendez

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

Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4

Court briefs filed in support of cities' suit against state

"...Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler, Council Members File Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against SB 4

Monday filing contests pending anti-immigration law

"...filed a motion for preliminary injunction to halt anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 from taking effect. The motion, filed in..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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