UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...as a direct result of the university’s implementation of Senate Bill 17, which bans initiatives around diversity, equity, and..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...to get paid,” Perrow told legislators during a House State Affairs Committee hearing in October...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...to slash efforts to increase diversity. Sen. Brandon Creighton's Senate Bill 17, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Good, The Bad, and the Pricey of Texas Energy Bills

Incentives for gas move ahead, energy efficiency measures stall

"...of Saturday’s deadline to pass all bills out of committee...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...Representatives would ease some of those anxieties by ensuring statewide that no one is taken into custody for carrying..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...APA spent at least $300,000 of their political action committee's money on the campaign (about $287,000 on the deceptive..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Conservation Sensation

"...Dear Editor, Senate Bill 258 is a must pass. One way to..."

May 8, 2023 Postmarks

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...voters will have the opportunity to issue a definitive statement in the struggle for effective police oversight that has..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...under 18. In addition to mirroring the 30 other states that are considering or have passed laws hindering access..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Advocates Scrutinize Sweeping Senate Water Supply Bill’s Strategy

Environmental impacts still need to be assessed

"...Boosting the state's water supply is as complicated as you might expect...."

March 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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 Q. Thompson

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...to fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond any state limits...."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond what the state allows...."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texans Take to the Capitol to Battle Discriminatory Property Bills

Who gets a piece of Texas?

"...day for Iranian Texans to gather from across the state. It was supposed to be an opportunity for Max..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...In recent weeks, the powerful Texas Sen­ate Committee on Finance has focused much of its conversation on..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Robert Pitman relieved abortion advocates by ruling that funding out-of-state abortions is not a crime, temporarily blocking prosecutors in..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: At the Border Is It Lock ’Em Up, or Help Them Out?

The state could help ease the migrant crisis, but not by doing what it's done so far

"...read: "Border Security and Law Enforcement." Patrick touted the state's $2 billion (and counting) surge of security spending and..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or between entrenched incumbents and hopelessly..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...limits, and Doggett – first elected as Austin's boy-wonder state senator nearly 50 years ago – has opted to..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Ludicrous” Bills Target Trans, Intersex Youth

Senate Bill 1646 would codify any gender-affirming care for minors as child abuse

"...two bills targeting trans and intersex youth dominated the Senate Committee on State Affairs...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...and legislation to stifle such funding advanced in the Senate this week...."

April 2, 2021 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 Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...Briscoe Cain Walks Into a Committee Hearing ......"

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on Austin's local mask mandate after Livingston denied the state's request for a temporary restraining order. Texas A.G. Ken..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

Qmmunity: Spring Has Sprung and So Has Austin's LGBTQmmunity

Producers of Filth drag collective pledges safety, The Little Gay Shop’s queer art market, and more

"...in response to Gov. Greg Abbott's rollback on all statewide COVID-19 restrictions earlier this month, the pledge calls for..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...the maximum price allowed by the PUC in the state's competitive power market managed by the Electric Reliability Council..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...and navigate an unprecedented public health crisis – the Senate State Affairs Committee turned its full attention to not..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...low-hanging fruit harvested by both parties. Measures by House State Affairs Chair Chris Paddie, R-Marshall, would restructure governance of..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of Texans without power for several freezing days. The Senate Business and Commerce Committee and the House State Affairs..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...re-redistrict Texas in 2003, after the GOP flipped the state House and gained complete control of state government. That..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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