Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...of the most mentally ill people ever sent to Texas' death row. During a psychotic break in his hometown..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

"...Today the Texas Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Greg..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Sex Abuse Appeal Goes to Texas Supremes

Even the victim says Arena didn't do it, but the courts say he did

"...his cousin maintains never happened – are asking the Texas Supreme Court to review a lower court decision denying..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Fair Defense Project Prevails Over WilCo in Court

Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Com­mit­tee rejects 'secret' complaint filed by William­son County Attorney's Office against Texas Fair Defense Project

"...The Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Com­mit­tee has rejected..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by half – the largest documented decrease of..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Attorneys Fight D&E Abortion Ban in Court

Judge Yeakel plans to issue ruling “quickly” before Sept. 1

"...the Center for Reproductive Rights were in a federal court in Austin today to argue that a new anti-choice..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Thousands of Texas Women Self-Induce Abortion, Study Finds

Women point to cost barriers, clinic closures as reasons

"...At least 100,000 Texas women (from age 18 to 49) have attempted to..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Continues Sending People to the Execution Chamber, Innocent or Not

Year-end report focuses on inmates with innocence claims

"...who are innocent, per a year-end report from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty...."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...concerns and exceptions for survivors of sexual assault, the Texas House tentatively passed a package anti-choice bill that would..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...In a long-awaited turn for Texas education, Judge John Dietz today issued his final ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...The ACLU of Texas and Lambda Legal have won four successive rulings in..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...Senate Bill 4, Liam Garcia considered moving away from Texas. The 31-year-old Austinite – brought to this country from..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...Texas abortion providers may have secured a historic victory at..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Orders Michael Arena Freed

Man spent a dozen years in prison for a sexual assault even the alleged victim now denies

"...released to his father's custody on June 1 per court order...."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...2) Feb. 23: Bernie Sanders Rolls Through Town As Texas found itself a pivotal state in the 2020 presidential..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Braces for Lege, Court Action

School finance likely to hang fire for several months

"...proposal: Gov. Rick Perry raised eyebrows by saying that Texas school funding is "phenomenal," and Lt. Gov. David Dew­hurst..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...18 issued his stunt veto of funding for the Texas Legis­lature in the upcoming biennial budget, to "punish" the..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Conservative 5th Circuit Court Ruling to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

But it'll still be on the market

"...Wednesday, the conservative U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals said it will restrict access to mifepristone,..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...Texas abortion providers secured a victory today when U.S. Federal..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...Although Texas' appellate judicial races earn little voter scrutiny, what happens..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas' Big, Bad Week for Voter Suppression and Gerrymandering

Within two days, courts reject second election map, voter ID bill

"...House maps. In less than two weeks, the Republican-dominated Texas Legislature has been dealt three critical blows to their..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Robin Hood Goes To Court

The latest school-finance trial begins August 9

"...appealed, by either side, all the way to the Supreme Court...."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...business for ugly people (h/t Paul Begala), then the Texas Tribune Festival is its ACL Fest. But it's really..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...Families with transgender children in Texas won a reprieve on Friday, March 11, after a..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...is the current Dem choice for the 419th District Court, where incumbent Judge Catherine Mauzy faces a challenge from..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...Attorney Steve Ackley delivered oral arguments before the 3rd Court of Appeals in the matter of Griffin v. Birkman,..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Anti-Abortion Laws Blocking Out-of-State Travel Are Popping Up Across Texas

Planned Parenthood says it creates “prisoners of the state”

"...Travel restrictions have begun popping up around Texas, as anti-abortion activists attempt to block Texans from receiving..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

WilCo, Texas Fair Defense Project Duke It Out

WilCo attempting to discredit TFDP by alleging ethics violations in complaint pending before Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

"...Williamson County is attempting to discredit the Texas Fair Defense Project by alleging ethics violations in a..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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