Lawmaker Files Bill Penalizing Male Masturbation

HB 4620 highlights absurdity of intrusive anti-choice bills

"...may seem absurd, but what’s more absurd is what Texas women are already experiencing when trying to access what..."

March 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Through the Lege Looking-Glass

Alice's tea party was never as mad as the Lege this session

"...Kicking off his gender purification campaign Monday at the Texas Public Policy Foun­da­tion – a think tank purportedly devoted..."

March 10, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

"...Dallas and Ft. Worth were the two other Texas cities to receive final scores of 100. San Antonio..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...prides itself on being not like the rest of Texas. That makes statewide constitutional amendments an interesting litmus test:..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paxton Indicted on Three Felony Counts

Prosecutors confirm grand jury handed down three felony charges

"...on Monday. That's where and when three indictments against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to be unsealed...."

Aug. 1, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions

Senate OKs bill restricting abortion access for abused minors

"...took another step forward to becoming law, as the Texas Senate gave final approval to the package legislation on..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gun Bullies Lead ... Lawmakers Follow

Gun activists mob Capitol to mixed reception

"...trusted to carry a gun. Come and Take It Texas brought the "Ghost Gunner" to the Capitol last week..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

In Push for Cheaper Student Housing, Fifth Time’s the Charm?

UT students won't stop asking administration for reasonable accommodations

"...housing facilities on UT-owned land. In alignment with the 2015 Student Life Master Plan, key spots include Clark Field,..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

An Opioid Epidemic Within a Pandemic

Advocates demand greater county, city support amidst spike in overdose deaths

"...several public health community members, including leaders from the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, who gathered outside the Travis County..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Bill of the Week: Lawmaking While Driving

Does anybody actually think texting and driving is a good idea?

"...driver was busy futzing with their phone. Finally, the Texas Legislature may do something about driving while texting. Well,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...rights nationwide, the nine justices must determine if the Texas Legislature can get away with purporting to protect the..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...Unfortunately, the Texas Legislature doesn't find worker safety to be a pressing..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Suffer the Children

Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill

"...domestic violence underlie many of the roughly 200 annual Texas judicial bypass cases, and Jane's experience represents about a..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Don’t Go Away Mad!

Zimmerman’s Immigrant Affairs nominee withdraws

"...have been Forest’s statements on Hispanic legislators – that Texas has too many of them, and “we need to..."

April 15, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Legislative Committees Take Shape

Lite Guv Patrick begins making appointments

"...low rumble of a few hundred Harleys as the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association gathered, and DPS staff dealt with..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Environment: Adaptation and Mitigation

A few early bills promise environmental action – good and bad

"...Ellis' SB 77 would require several major Texas agencies to develop "climate adaptation" plans "based on current..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

A Little Light in the Darkne$$?

A light could soon shine on "Dark Money" in Texas

"...A light could soon shine on "Dark Money" in Texas. Last week, the Texas Ethics Com­mission drafted a proposal..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will Border Crisis Spur a Special Session?

Perry, Dewhurst, Straus instruct DPS to increase border presence

"...David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Joe Straus instructed the Texas Depart­ment of Public Safety to increase its presence along..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Outcome for Local Food Legislation

Senate approves Farm-to-Table Caucus bills

"...few months ago Jim Hightower told members of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association to jump on the..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Headlines

"...So Who Pays? The Texas Legislature proceeded on its path to cap local (and..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature

Austin Bergstrom's Continuing Expansion

New terminal restores some 1950s glamour to the airport

"...America and the 43rd busiest in the U.S. In 2015, ABIA had jumped to 41st throughout the continent and..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...After a brief run as an investigator with the Texas Workforce Commission, he became a deputy in Precinct 3..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...of Aging and Dis­ability Services and conducted by the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine Rural and..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Winners and Losers on the Senate Committees

The shakeout from Dan Patrick's first chair shuffle

"...The 5pm Friday infodumps known as Texas Senate press releases began last week with the announcement..."

Jan. 25, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Transportation: Pay As You Go

Transportation bills focus on funding and taxes

"...drafted as temporary, two-year amendments to the infinitely flexible Texas Constitution...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...Section 8 program). That ordinance was preempted by the Texas Legislature in 2015 (Senate Bill 267), and in 2017..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...Eckhardt stepped down from the seat she's held since 2015 and declared herself a candidate in the upcoming, though..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Bill of the Week

Austin-area rep. wants landlords to think twice before disregarding eviction laws

"...3561 Author: Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin Filed: March 12, 2015..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Tony Cantú

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees

Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs

"...announcing his committee assignments. Three weeks into the 84th Legislature, he's finally sorted through seniority picks and placated wounded..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Criminal Justice: Mercy at the Margins

Small changes proposed in state criminal laws

"...Texas is one of only ten states that will try,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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