Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...Texas is notorious for rewriting its Constitution, for every trifling..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Dubious Tax Cuts, Senate Shenan­igans, Twitter Trysts, and More

Business lobby doubts tax cuts, and more from the Capitol

"...will only decrease the state's tax base, and make Texas ever more dependent on a smaller number of companies...."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...Pfaff; destructive storms claim nearly a dozen lives in Texas; gun lovers to soon rejoice as they'll be able..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...that increase to an expected 3% growth of the Texas economy over the next two years: strong, but down..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What Would Cole Porter Say?

Indiana's RFRA is an invitation to progressive response

"...anyone who apparently doesn't fit the conventional gender dichotomy. Texas Freedom Network (www.tfn.org) has compiled a handy list of..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Michael King

After the Election, the Deluge of Bills

More than 400 new pieces of legislation already filed for 2015

"...measures from the House. The 84th session of the Texas Legislature may not kick off until Jan. 13, 2015,..."

Nov. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Turner to Run For Houston Mayor

Lege Dems face another major departure, and an Austin opportunity

"...There have been few more consistent faces around the Texas Legislature than Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. Yet there's a..."

Feb. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: In Control, but Not In Charge

Amid the ruins of the Texas power grid, following two different paths to failure

"...When I was working in consulting back in 2015, right as Bill Magness was ascending to the top..."

March 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...Houston – are generously subsidized by the state of Texas. And even as the women's health network drastically erodes..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lecturers Sue to Block Campus Carry

Do Texas concealed handgun rules break the Second Amendment?

"...injured 32 more, campus carry comes into effect in Texas public universities. That is, unless three UT lecturers have..."

July 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Remembering Steve Anderson

Craft brewing pioneer dead at 53

"...If you've enjoyed a craft beer in Texas during the past 22 years, Steve Anderson would be..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Anti-Sharia Bill Dead, but Sentiment Alive

HB 562 unlikely to make it out of the House, but the Islamophobia behind it is here to stay

"...The 84th session of the Texas Legislature, which wraps up at the end of this..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Lege Lines

Jonathan Stickland annoys his colleagues

"...commissioned law officers the same powers as any other Texas cop. Stickland claimed that it was giving "state law..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 2065

Anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws piling up at the Lege

"...an amendment to allay some concerns. The ACLU of Texas, the Texas Free­dom Network, and Equality Texas hoped to..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Lege: Here Comes the Culture War

The culture war begins as conservative lawmakers file "religious freedom" bills

"...It wouldn't be another Texas legislative session without a heaping dose of right-wing fear-mongering,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Keeping It Weird: Bills on the Fringe

Early bills show reliable signs of Texas Weird

"...150, which would do away with the practice in Texas entirely. His House colleague, James White, R-Woodville, would take..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Bill of the Week: HB 2470

Lawmakers try to regulate ammonium nitrate storage

"...revelation of how many similar stockpiles there are around Texas, and how poorly the state has monitored them...."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Excoriated Over Orlando Shooting Tweet

Lite Guv blames Twitter debacle on timing, not bigotry

"...Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has built his political career..."

June 12, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...The choice became clear for the 35-year-old Texas woman, still hoping to establish her career and prioritize..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are rounding up undocumented..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Casar became foundational members when they took office in 2015. This new form of local government was "imagined as..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...Foreigners. Anyone who's not born again. It seems the Texas Legislature has a long list of targets, but this..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...City Council meets today (April 2) on a fairly..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...With the Legislature's budget arguments almost done, the film, TV, and video-game..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Budget Deal Evicts Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program

Under new budget, Planned Parenthood removed from cancer program

"...The Senate first proposed tiering the Breast and Cervical..."

May 21, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Be a Good Citizen

County commissioners brief businesses on environmental upgrade program for buildings

"...In 2013, the Texas legislature enacted SB 385, authorizing cities and counties to..."

June 26, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Unsettled Business

Lege opens with many unanswered questions

"...Texas Secessionists on the north lawn. Hispanic rights advocates on..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget: Artificial Limits

Despite economic boom, Lege looks to restrict spending

"...Every session, the two chambers of the Legislature draft their own state budgets, but the houses alternate..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paxton on Porn

AG signs amicus brief against Exxxotica show in Dallas

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton. Not only is he defending Texas’ restrictive and oppressive reproductive rights, redistricting, and voter ID..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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