Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law
Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals
"...fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate Bill 8) in 2017...."
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Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn
Texas Legislature Grants Big Win to Small Farmers
Local vendors are thrilled; SB 932 heads for Gov. Abbott’s desk
"...some of that tension, the Texas House pushed through Senate Bill 932 on May 14. The bill will cap..."
May 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns
Watch Run Like the Devil for Free Now
Before you vote, remind yourself what you’re voting for
"...The Cruz/O’Rourke race for the U.S. Senate is being discussed as one of the most important..."
Nov. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Second Cruz/O'Rourke Debate Postponed
Cruz to stay in D.C. for Kavanaugh confirmation vote
"...The second of three planned debates between U.S. Senate hopeful Beto O'Rourke and the incumbent Ted Cruz has..."
Sept. 28, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones
Sen. Al Franken to Open Texas Tribune Festival in September
Trib CEO Evan Smith will query "Giant of the Senate" on his new memoir
"...economically packaged in one person: self-described “Giant of the Senate” Al Franken...."
Aug. 15, 2017 News Post by Kimberley Jones
Suit Filed Against Latest Abortion Ban
This year's target: Senate Bill 8
"...on their promise to fight a dangerous provision in Senate Bill 8, an anti-choice law passed in the regular..."
July 28, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Abbott Announces Special Session
Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18
"...recently concluded 85th legislative session. The state’s House and Senate will reconvene at the Capitol on July 18. Abbott..."
June 6, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
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
In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin Over "Sanctuary Cities"
Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional
"...Austin in order to “uphold the constitutionality” of anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4...."
May 8, 2017 News Post 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
Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins
Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act
"...predicted, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has his bathroom bill. Senate Bill 6, labeled the “Texas Privacy Act,” was filed..."
Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Dewhurst Versus the First Amendment
Lite guv briefly blames press for SB5 crowd
"...people who shouted down the backdoor abortion ban in Senate Bill 5? First, it was feminazis. Then it was..."
June 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Communists! GOP Sees Reds Under the SB 5 Bed
New conspiracy theory: Bill opponents no longer mob, now Stalinists
"...shouting down the passage of anti-women's health care measure Senate Bill 5? Did you know that Texas Republicans think..."
June 28, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again
Same players, same testimony
"...that read, "My Family Values Women" gathered in the Senate chamber Thursday afternoon for a committee hearing on a..."
June 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
The AggreGAYtor: June 6
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...The U.S. Senate is possibly maybe on the verge of doing some..."
June 6, 2013 Qmmunity Post
Texas House to Vote on Beer Bills Today
Texas Senate has passed them. House must pass for governor to sign.
"...After having been voted out of the Texas Senate and out of committee in the House, the five..."
May 17, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le
Filming the Detectives
Bill would protect cop watchers
"...Sen. Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls, told members of the Senate State Affairs Committee on April 29...."
May 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Senator Open to Compromise on Drug Testing Bill
Targeting drugs tests for some welfare recipients
"...least, to temper the scope and punitive nature of Senate Bill 11, Flower Mound Republican Sen. Jane Nelson's bid..."
March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Answering the Redistricting Questions
The answers are mostly, no, no and May 29
"...new potential date, and a handshake deal on a Senate map. After that, the news is not so good...."
Feb. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Re-Re-Redrawing the Delegation
Federal panel split on how to cut Travis House seats
"...three-judge panel in San Antonio issued interim House and Senate maps. Statewide, there were major changes, but what does..."
Nov. 18, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Congressional Redistricting Map Released
Lege says 'Screw you, hippies!' and divides Travis five ways
"...has finally been released by the chairs of the Senate and House redistricting committees, and it's even more appalling..."
May 31, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols
Special Session? Sure
GOP's bad timing opens door to Dem filibuster
"...Davis, D-Fort Worth, filibustering the school finance reforms in Senate Bill 1811, and House Public Education Committee Chair Rob..."
May 30, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Congressional Redistricting Dead This Session
Not enough time to move map through process, committee chair says
"...divvied up in Congressional redistricting. The chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee, Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, just confirmed to LegeLand..."
May 24, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols
Count to Five Before Voting
Sen. Watson proposes a wait between final budget draft and vote
"...make this happen at the 82nd Legislature: Force the Senate to stop, take a deep breath, and wait five..."
Jan. 7, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols
News AggreGAYte for the Week of Dec. 20
Celebrate the death of Don't Ask Don't Tell
"...Just in case you haven't heard, the Senate voted to repeal DADT early Saturday. We here at..."
Dec. 20, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen
See You Friday, Bill
Houston mayor to make announcement on switching primaries Friday
"...be sharing his decision about switching from the Democratic Senate primary to the governor's race in Houston on Friday..."
Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Bill White: See You Dec. 4
Houston Mayor responds to Schieffer request by saying still considering
"...the governor's race in favor of Houston Mayor and Senate hopeful Bill White, White holds a press conference saying..."
Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Shapleigh Not Running in 2010
El Paso state senator stepping away after 12 years in the Capitol
"...Call him the Lion of the Texas Senate. For liberals in this state, there's rarely been a..."
Oct. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Elections Are 'Go' in Wilco
Republicans enter House and Senate races in Williamson County
"...Rep. Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, looking for a promotion to Senate...."
Sept. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Wise and Not White
White Republicans spend Tuesday wondering whether Sotomayor is unbiased…
"...questions about her record posed by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee during the second day of her confirmation..."
