Capitol Chronicle

The fight over re-redistricting is a battle for the civil rights of minority Texans.

"...if the Republicans had intentionally made decisions based on "race, creed, or color." Any other conclusion, Dewhurst argues, is..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Stop Trying to Make School Vouchers Happen

Abbott brings the Lege back hoping to eviscerate public school funding

"...state’s public school funding and, while he’s at it, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan...."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...black belt, and now a SXSW Online 2021 keynote speaker? Willie Nelson, that's who (oh, yeah, and he may..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bodhi for the Bitcoin Set

SXSW Interactive keynote speaker Andy Puddicombe on finding happiness through mindfulness

"...SXSW is a marathon, and just like any other race, it's foolish to start without stretching. But a typical..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'

The speech that reveals the agony of the sanctuary city bill

"...sanctuary city bill – for the cowardly piece of race-baiting that it is...."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sunday Survey, 5/30/10

City manager survives, state budget doesn't

"...Race cars, collapsing state budgets, disappearing solar cells and the..."

May 30, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Horse Track Owners Call for 'Racinos'

Study claims allowing slots at tracks could have $6.8 billion economic impact in Texas

"...and tax revenue, according to a study commissioned by racetrack owners...."

Feb. 4, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Lessons in Civility

What would Miss Manners say to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst?

"...Lege session would slip away calmly. Now there's a speaker race, a threat of a special session, and the..."

May 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Department of Homestead Security

Homestead preservation district sails through council

"...complicated by his vote against Tom Craddick in the Speaker race. As he told Council and onlookers earlier today,..."

Jan. 11, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The speaker's race statute restricts the involvement of committees and other..."

March 19, 2004 Column

If an Attorney Is So Certain That Discussion Is Moot, Why Have Courts?

"...of the ongoing investigation by DA Ronnie Earle. The speaker's race statute restricts the involvement of committees and other..."

March 16, 2004 Postmarks

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...collapse. Appearing with it will be a cavalcade of speakers that put the "fringe" in fringe science...."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...finally, add the inevitable national winds of the presidential race. While the Barack Obama campaign has generated indispensable energy,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...U.S. House majority leader, and Craddick of Midland, the speaker of the Texas House. Both Toms are now embroiled..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...The Speaker Speaks, Clay Nichols..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...the cycle, most forecasting models of the 2020 presidential race still show Texas in the red zone, or at..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...Texas Democratic investors have ever made in a statewide race. The former Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-indie Grandma has had a long, successful..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Commissioner. This week considers the state judicial and Legislature races. Next week: County races. See p.22 for more on..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, embraces colleague Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston...."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...is embroiled in a war over the fate of Speaker Joe Straus, and party leaders are still debating what..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...that Strayhorn is the only candidate in the governor's race with a realistic shot at knocking off GOP Gov...."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...request a recount, it could be weeks before that race is truly over; since the electronic voting tallies won't..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eugenics Controversy Looms Over Natal Conference at UT’s AT&T Center

Speakers decry low birth rates, while some promote pseudoscience

"...of Texas at Austin’s AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. Speakers include advocates for genetic selection and pseudoscience attempting to..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...those giving birth to original material. Past Premieres: The Speaker Speaks (Clay Nichols), The Whimsy (Steve Moore), Crucks (Kirk..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...political pressures under the pink dome. With a new speaker, a much purpler House, an electorally chastened Senate (and..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...is the gallery. A smattering of "Ken Paxton for speaker" and a few lonely "Oust Straus" t-shirts...."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Round One at Round Rock

Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?

"...the vitriol of well-nursed grudges, the dynamics of the race suggest that Round Rock also represents the latest front..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...apparently unwavering loyalty to Republican dictator – excuse me, speaker of the House – Tom Craddick. And because of..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater

Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide

"...Heflin's allegations of illegal balloting in the District 149 race and make a recommendation to a special committee of..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...That could spell the end for Democrat Pete Laney's Speakership and the beginning of an even more conservative era..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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