National Law Group Ditches Texas Over Lege’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...threats from performers and various groups promising to boycott Texas over its plans to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation, one organization..."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Holding Public Hearing on Texas Women's Health Program

Will the new program work without Planned Parenthood?

"...The Texas Department of Health Services on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...Senate Bill 4, Liam Garcia considered moving away from Texas. The 31-year-old Austinite – brought to this country from..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...has his bathroom bill. Senate Bill 6, labeled the “Texas Privacy Act,” was filed Thursday, Jan. 5 by Sen...."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...John Dietz finally released his ruling yesterday on the Texas public school finance system, it was no surprise to..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...It’s hard to imagine Republican legislators diverging with the Texas Association of Business, a powerful conservative lobby group, but..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Scott Quitting Texas Education Agency

Controversial schools commissioner to leave July 2

"...so today. Commissioner of Education Robert Scott – possibly Texas' most widely-known and controversial agency boss – is resigning..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Save Texas Schools Gets Back in the Game

Protesters call foul on education funding

"...the capitol today as part of the second Save Texas Schools rally. Many spoke to the crowd, but it..."

March 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

99 Years of Tracking Texas

Texas State Historical Association's Publishing Division

"...the high school diploma meets the outstretched palm. In Texas, that's different. Anyone taking a quick walk through downtown..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Books Feature by Phil West

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...liquid fire of the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just years but generations,..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

UT Student Launches Queer Journalists Association on Campus

The NLGJA hopes to educate budding writers on LGBTQ issues

"...The University of Texas at Austin is now home to the state’s first..."

May 12, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Katie Walsh

Texas Publishes State-Mandated Anti-Choice "Propaganda" Booklet

Updated pamphlet still rife with medical errors, health advocates say

"...objections from the medical community and pro-choice advocates, the Texas Department of State Health Services this week finalized an..."

Dec. 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...Final rules for the Texas Women's Health Program exclude Planned Parenthood, relax rules covering..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...pieces of state legislation. Budget riders tacked onto the Texas Department of State Health Services' appropriation in March 2005..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Sex, Please, We're Texas

Progressive coalition challenges abstinence-only health textbooks

"...groups says. The Protect Our Kids Campaign includes the Texas Freedom Network, which has taken the progressive side's lead..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...decade, the creative industries have been explaining that the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program isn't just for cinema,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...enter the information into a computer? The State of Texas...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate Bill 8) in 2017...."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Drop in the Bucket: Disputed Fed Ed Funding Comes to Texas

Disputed fed ed funding comes to Texas

"...After a long fight, Texas looks likely to receive a delayed $830 million in..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...29, Dr. Robert Van Boven will appear before the Texas Supreme Court, in an appeal proceeding of his long-running..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Texas Public Policy Foundation Files Suit Against City’s Sick Leave Ordinance

Surprise, surprise

"...The conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation think tank is hoping to undo..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's a Texas Issue

"...Does Business Really Hate Education?” [News, Oct. 10]: The Texas Association of Business has never advocated for fewer dollars..."

Oct. 14, 2014 Postmarks

Minari Tops Austin Film Critics Association Awards

Nomadland, Promising Young Woman win big

"...it's now in full flow. The Austin Film Critics Association has voted, and announced that Minari is its selection..."

March 24, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has released its list of award nominees for 2023,..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...officially on the calendar, as the Austin Film Critics Association has announced its short lists for its 2023 awards..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...has arrived in the ATX. The Austin Film Critics Association has released its list of nominees for its 2021..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...Belver, executive director of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott declared creating a Texas cybersecurity agency an emergency item this legislative session...."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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