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

No Sales Tax for Schools

Senate approves its version of school finance, with a few notable changes

"...The Senate approved its version of House Bill 3 on school..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...bitterest disputes look set to be between House and Senate. [inset-1-right]..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The End of the Dewhurst Era

Will the Senate strip the powers of the next lite guv?

"...year era comes to an end in the Texas Senate. However, there's already heavy buzz that, whoever succeeds him,..."

June 5, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...2pm today, Monday, July 1, the Texas House and Senate are scheduled to gavel in for the second special..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Finance Agreement? Maybe

Conference committee nearing deal, but let's see what chambers say

"...there may be a conference committee deal struck on Senate Bill 1811, but it still needs to pass both..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Session Update Updated

What's happened so far in the 81(1)

"...10am: House and Senate supposed to gavel in..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

For the Senate Democrats, Labor Day was just another day (not) at the office.

"...District Judge George Kazen heard initial pleadings in the Senate Democrats' lawsuit against Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst et al...."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...in their efforts. But none of them chair the Senate Finance Committee. Ratliff does, which gives him a lot..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

“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

GOP Speech Bill Sides With Alt-Right Activists

Senate Bill 18 to protect “free expression” from campus provocateurs

"...universities to protect "expression" on campus passed the Texas Senate State Affairs Com­mit­tee this Monday, March 11. Senate Bill..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Run Like the Devil

Cruz versus O'Rourke, seen from the campaign trail

"...puts aside the horse race politics of the US Senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke, and examines..."

Sept. 6, 2018 Movie Review

The War on Women’s Rights Wages On

The Senate continues its attacks on abortion

"...The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously voted on Feb. 27..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Dems strike last minute deal after hours of chubbing

"...activist told me, if legislative Republicans wanted to pass Senate Bill 11's campus carry rules, they "have to put..."

May 27, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances

Senate gives preliminary nod to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...another step forward to becoming law, as the Texas Senate approved the package legislation on second reading Monday afternoon...."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...Texas Municipal League sending up the red flag. There's Senate Bill 267 by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, which lets..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...maintenance. The big question now: Can the House and Senate reach an agreement on how this affects the Rainy..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislative Update

Passage of bills spells progress for local food movement

"...the bill expands on last session's cottage foods law, Senate Bill 81...."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Capitol Thaw

Who controls the Senate thermostat?

"...now the House ceiling needs a quick touch-up. The Senate, it seems, has been saved from renovation, possibly because..."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carona Push-Starts Stalled Bill

Local option transport funding proposal gets out of committee, but still under a cloud

"...to raise money for roads and rail after the Senate passed Senate Bill 855 on Tuesday...."

April 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

HB 2 and HB 3 could look very different after they leave the Senate

"...The Senate Public Education Committee began work on school finance on..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

After Pro-Palestine Campus Protests, State Senators Call Hearing on Antisemitism

Jewish, Muslim students report more hate since October 7

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education held a daylong hearing that..."

May 15, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott's Voucher Plan

Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it

"...it a shady, backroom maneuver. Late Sunday night, a Senate committee replaced the House of Representatives’ school funding bill,..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

State Employee Unions Look Askance at Texas Lege’s Pension Changes

Unions give a hard pass on cash balance plan proposed in Senate Bill 321

"...If Senate Bill 321 stopped there – with an annual cash..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...Rodriguez and Eckhardt – have declared themselves candidates for senate. Three other people – Austin City Council Member Greg..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...quarter (ending Sept. 30). This morning: new posts for Senate and all six Austin-crossing districts...."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood ... Again

Senate committee advances bill targeting Downtown clinic

"...On Monday, March 18, the Senate State Affairs Committee ushered through a bill in a..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...kissing, groping, and degrading comments in the House and Senate, as reported recently by the Daily Beast and Texas..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Legislators Push Through Two Anti-LGBTQ Bills Sunday Night

Bathroom and religious freedom bills both likely to become law

"...the House approved a proposed bathroom bill amendment to Senate Bill 2078 after an hour and a half of..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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