'We're Not Gonna Take It': HB 2 Passes Senate Committee

Moves to full Senate; can be heard as early as tomorrow

"...Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" as the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this morning voted 6-3..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Issue added to special session call this week

"...Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a hearing..."

June 12, 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

Senate Talking Sonograms

Discussion on floor now

"...are discussing Houston GOP Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-before-abortion bill (Senate Bill 16) on the floor right now. Among those..."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Senate Shuffle

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst makes surprise committee switches

"...taken the unusual step of shifting a swath of Senate committee appointments around with only four months to go..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...10 months after it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 on Thursday..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Williams Eyes Senate Run

Former secretary of state announces exploratory committee

"...of State Roger Williams is sniffing around a U.S. Senate run...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eddie Rodriguez Ends Senate Campaign

"I have decided to forego the run-off for Senate …"

"...that he is withdrawing from the run-off for state Senate, conceding the SD 14 race to former Travis County..."

July 27, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...In the March 3 Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate...."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The March primary winner will challenge three-term GOP incumbent..."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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 deal that would bring the city..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...members of the intellectually and physically disabled, the Texas Senate passed legislation that would allow for the closure of..."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Senate Committee Shuffle

Austin's four Senators get their appointments for 2013

"...got screwed by the lack of one centralized, unified Senate voice. Second, that now Travis has a multiplicity of..."

Jan. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson to Lead Senate Dems

Travis County senator to replace San Antonio's Van de Putte

"...With the special session winding down, and the Senate calling Sine Die, a major shuffle in the Democratic..."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sharp: I Am Running for Senate

Democratic former comptroller wants Hutchison's seat

"...Today, Sharp announced he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held (but likely to be vacated) by..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

McMurrey Endorses Noriega for Senate

Despite key policy differences, defeated candidate will support victor against Cornyn

"...placed third in the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, has endorsed winner Rick Noriega in the general election...."

March 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Noriega: Inching Toward Senate

Rick Noriega is officially thinking about thinking about running against John Cornyn.

"...is one step closer to entering the 2008 US Senate race – a very small step. On Tuesday, the..."

July 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Passes Minimum-Wage Raise

U.S. Senate approves $2.10 minimum-wage raise, first increase in more than nine years.

"...Yee haw! The U.S. Senate approved a $2.10 minimum-wage raise Thursday, Feb. 1, the..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Post by Cheryl Smith

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Meanwhile, the Senate – recently encumbered by allegations of lewd behavior against..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...For a look at what happened on the Senate floor after midnight, see “YEA OR NAY?” For a..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Senate Budget Lesser of Two Evils

Reps from both chambers commence to thrash out final numbers

"...On May 4, the Senate broke along party lines to approve its version of..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...With no state Senate race on the Travis Co. ballot, it's hard for..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Human Rights Complaint Filed Against State Senate

Three former Senate staffers have filed suit for discriminatory firing.

"...On Jan. 24, former Senate Media Services director Katherine Staat filed a complaint with..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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

Lege Lines: Dubious Tax Cuts, Senate Shenan­igans, Twitter Trysts, and More

Business lobby doubts tax cuts, and more from the Capitol

"...business. Not so fast: Last week, Patrick and the Senate received a letter from six major business interests accusing..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: Senate Fight

Dems lost the debate on the two-thirds rule, but not without a fight

"...the beginning of my 23rd year in the Texas Senate, I never thought I would hear myself say these..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...The Senate has its own version, Senate Bill 10, which has..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...his low-profile perch on the bottom rung of the Senate seniority ladder...."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...Sarah Eckhardt resigned her seat and declared for the Senate race...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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