Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...Mitchell and her colleagues in the criminal justice reform movement are disgusted after months of work..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...Bucy defeated three-term incumbent Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, in House District 136, representing a western portion of Williamson County,..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...The Texas Legislative Black Caucus introduced the George Floyd Act in..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Doin’ It to Death: House Dems Chub Up Slim Victories

"...Texas House Democrats took their slim victories on Tues­day night..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Oklahoma's making Texas look bad. They've got a robust medical marijuana program,..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In spite of record voter turnout, the Texas House did not manage to flip. Not only that..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Death Watch: Lawmakers Ask for Rodney Reed Reprieve

Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus joins celebrities, activists asking to stay the Nov. 20 execution

"...inmate's attorneys filed an application for clemency with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Oct. 30, asking..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Seven Texas legislators prayed with Melissa Lucio last week at the..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...Nineties with virtually no presence at the Legislature, the Texas state office of the American Civil Liberties Union is..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...He spent the following summer working for the U.S. House Democratic Caucus in Washington, then helped Loy Sneary's unsuccessful..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

"...era of unprecedented income inequality, Sanders' aggressive call to reform Wall Street – too big to fail banks –..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...third State of the State address to the combined House and Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Gov. Greg Abbott..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th congressional district will nominate a Democrat who isn't..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• Founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer in conversation with Politico federal..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...Gov. Rick Perry to guide them, Republicans in the House and Senate were set adrift on a roiling partisan..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...get out of the way of aspirants to her House District 50 seat in north and east Travis County;..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed the "hurry up and wait" session –..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...The book recounts the life and career of U.S. House Majority Leader DeLay, R-Sugar Land, who rose from South..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has done for Austin and Texas – we agreed easily that Casar is the best..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...it's halftime." – Ben Bentzin, Republican candidate for state House District 48, predicting in the Daily Texan a turnaround..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...Shapleigh told his colleagues, "we mark the passage in Texas from 'compassionate conservatism' to just plain old mean-spiritedness." --..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...reserve the right to speak on other selected Central Texas races. We offer these endorsements to our readers equally..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...few Republican senators, let alone half of the GOP caucus as required for removal, might defect – but the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Cruz's Shutdown Backfires

Support plummets as shutdown continues

"...When Texas freshman Sen. Ted Cruz filibustered the federal budget to..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...School, run by the state's juvenile prison system, the Texas Youth Commission...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...increase among other regions in the state. But as Texas AFL-CIO Communications Director Ed Sills points out, data from..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple