Gun Rights Activist Says Lawmakers "Punishable by Death"

Open carry advocate threatens legislators in video

"...In the news again, gun-rights activist Kory Watkins recorded a threatening YouTube video, pressuring..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

'It All Leads Back to Texas'

Robert Bryce on the Texas-Washington-international crony network

"...Robert Bryce's new book, Cronies, recounts "the long history of cronyism that has bound the Texas energy business to..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...for a man whose whole being is the preservation of paradise when the loss of it seems inevitable...."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity

"...Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts to block..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Whitley Sinks, Voting Rights Don't

Abbott's SoS nominee resigns as extreme voter suppression bill tanks

"...The legislative session kicked off under the cloud of an attack on voting rights...."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...VP’s VP: Have you seen the picture of him holding a pig and smiling ear to ear?..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...In a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two key..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Out of Their Cold, Dead Brains

GOP refuses to be sensible about guns

"...This week, just after Texas' open carry law went into effect, President Barack Obama..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naishtat Files Bill to Protect Pregnant Women's End of Life Care

Bill would strengthen end-of-life directives for pregnant women

"...An Austin lawmaker is seeking to expand rights for the state’s pregnant women...."

March 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

"...gave preliminary approval to controversial and sweeping abortion regulations bill known as House Bill 2. The House will reconvene..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

TCRP Hands TYC Mom Civil Rights Nod

Texas Civil Rights Project awards abuse-case whistle-blower.

"...the very people meant to protect them, a lot of parents would want the issue to go away. But..."

Oct. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...thing. His legal actions are a whole other can of worms. Here we’ve compiled an incomplete list of some..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Lege Lines: Texas GOP Tees up More Voter ID Nonsense

Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy

"...When newly appointed Texas Secretary of State David Whitley (until recently a top..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

"...When it comes to voting laws, Texas can’t seem to keep it legal...."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...As predicted, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has his bathroom bill. Senate Bill 6, labeled the “Texas Privacy Act,” was..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Use of Force, Apartments, & TNCs

Jury awards $1M in civil rights suit; SOI ordinance halted

"...dollars after being punched and Tasered by a couple of APD officers; Austin landlords can refuse to accept Section..."

March 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: Whither Vested Rights?

Rejection of first case under new regs portends cloudy future

"...Just two weeks after approving a new Vested Rights Ordinance – ostensibly revised to satisfy litigious developers and..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...Back in July, news broke out of North Austin that a 90-year-old resident of a nursing..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

One in a Crowd: Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove

Kickstarter appeal of new film about Austin legend

"...for anyone considering making a music documentary: Getting the rights to all the songs you want can be costly..."

July 25, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...leader for 2007, most House members on both sides of the aisle had already determined that – with or..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Texas on the Brink of Enjoying Beer Like Every Other State in America

Beer-to-Go passes Texas Senate as TABC Sunset Bill amendment

"...say in Westeros and apparently in the war room of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The infamous Beer-to-Go Amendment..."

May 23, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...Editor’s Note: After this story went to press, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Patrick Murphy’s request to..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin Over "Sanctuary Cities"

Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional

"...Just one day after Gov. Greg Abbott’s secretive signing of a bill that would punish so-called “sanctuary cities,” the..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Page Two: The Time of the Toad

The New McCarthyism, or why the way the Dixie Chicks incident passes into history matters

"...young writer who could not stomach the aggressive mendacity of a press which in 1890 was determined to plunge..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Opinion: Texas Republicans Want to Jail People in Poverty Indefinitely and Call It “Reform”

Almost 75% of people sitting in Texas jails have not been convicted of any crime; they simply can't afford to go home

"...Seeing "bail reform" as a priority for the conservative Texas legislature may have come as a shock to progressives...."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Kenna Titus

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...Council agenda (Sept. 27) is Item 77, an endorsement of marriage equality in the state of Texas. Sponsored by..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Quality of Mercy

If you're looking for compassion, you've come to the wrong place

"...One of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal 82nd..."

July 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...If what's good for business is good for Texas, as our state leaders routinely remind us, then the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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