LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...Last Wednesday, hundreds traveled to the state capitol to listen to and share personal experiences with the..."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

VIDEO: Playing Pokémon Go at the Texas Capitol

We chat with a few players catching them all on the Capitol grounds

"...Well, people love it enough to venture to the Capitol grounds in the Texas heat, mingle with other players,..."

July 28, 2016 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Fight for Our Lives Rally at the Texas Capitol

"...Fight for Our Lives Rally at the Texas Capitol rotunda to oppose anti-LGBTQI legislation...."

March 27, 2023 Photo Gallery

Bans Off Our Bodies Protest at the Texas Capitol

"...performance art participants protest Senate Bill 8 at the Texas Capitol on September 1, 2021...."

Sept. 1, 2021 Photo Gallery

Trans Pride Flag Demonstration at the Texas Capitol

"...rights supporters and advocates, joined by advocacy org Equality Texas, unveiled a giant Transgender Pride flag outside the Texas..."

May 21, 2021 Photo Gallery

COVID Provides Perfect Excuse to Bar Media Access at the Texas Capitol

A cooped-up press corps tries to quantify what they lost along with access

"...excuse to bar reporters from the floor of the Texas House and Senate during this one-of-its-kind session. It took..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Capitol Protesters Mark Three Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Rep. Doggett says freedom of the whole world is at stake

"...flags and holding signs gathered in front of the Texas state Capitol in 30-degree weather on Feb. 22 at..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Angelina Liu

The Austin Chronic: A Rundown of Cannabis Bills at the Texas Capitol

The legislative “sesh” has its papers

"...amending. The most annoying part, though, is all of Texas’ state laws spell marijuana “marihuana” like it’s the 1800s...."

March 7, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Youth Climate Strike at the Texas Capitol

"...Roughly a thousand demonstrators gathered at the Capitol on Friday for Austin Climate Strike. The rally was..."

Sept. 23, 2019 Photo Gallery

Beto O'Rourke Presidential Campaign Rally at the Texas Capitol

"...Beto O'Rourke's daylong Texas-wide presidential campaign kickoff ended with a rally attended by..."

April 1, 2019 Photo Gallery

Hundreds Die-in at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...gaggle of queers are about to descend on the Capitol. A year after bringing their dance party protest to..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...O’Rourke led crowds from across the state to the Texas Capitol on Sunday evening, June 20, where a close-packed..."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

False Confederate Capitol Plaque Removed – And It Only Took Six Decades!

Efforts by Democrat Rep. Johnson led the way

"...On Friday, Jan. 11, Texas officials made a long overdue – as in, “more..."

Jan. 14, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...Beto O'Rourke is driving into small towns in red Texas to talk about democracy. Yesterday's stop was Center, almost..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A World of Texas

Profiles of seven writers attending this year's Texas Book Festival

"...Of all the good that comes from the Texas Book Festival (since 1996, the first year of the..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

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

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...In a new report released Wednesday, Feb. 27, Equality Texas – a statewide political advocacy organization for queer and..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

The Capitol Beat on Books

Texas Book Festival Wrap

"...Last weekend's Texas Book Festival didn't have the political superstars of years..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Black Leaders Demand UT Leave “Eyes of Texas” Out of Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns face the Washington Huskies in New Orleans on Jan. 1

"...As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face off against the Washington Huskies..."

Dec. 28, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

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

"...Westeros and apparently in the war room of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The infamous Beer-to-Go Amendment (née: Bill)..."

May 23, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...pull America back from the brink of madness? September’s Texas Tribune Festival provides an excellent opportunity to do just..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

ACLU of Texas Seeks New Artist-in-Residence

The program comes with $30K to produce advocacy art

"...Are you a Texas artist looking to create civically minded work? The American..."

Jan. 15, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stacey Abrams, Lawrence Wright Announced for Texas Book Festival

First wave of authors spans poetry to novels to kids books

"...one of the first authors to attend this fall's Texas Book Festival, taking place Nov. 11-12 in the Texas..."

July 31, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...it all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...On Tuesday Jan. 13, the Texas Capitol was all hustle and bustle as the 84th..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"..."The Capitol was intended to prevail over other structures, as community..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...year that when he was growing up in West Texas, he was sometimes called a "good minority" -- the..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Hidden Capitol Kitchens

Living life on the Lege is difficult enough without having to figure out what's for lunch

"...When it comes to Texas politics, it's not what you know, and it's barely..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

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