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

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...John Dietz finally released his ruling yesterday on the Texas public school finance system, it was no surprise to..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...Capitol March 7, a member of the 20th annual Texas Muslim Capitol Day rally came forward to say a..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies

State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

"...When anti-choice Texas officials decided they’d rather see 50,000 low-income women scramble..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and steadily..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...Texas officials have followed through with their months-long promise to..."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are defiantly deaf to you...."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Report: Texas Women's Health Program Hit Hard

Thousands fewer women served by Texas Women's Health Program

"...new report confirms what reproductive health advocates predicted when Texas officials decided to kick Planned Parenthood out of a..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Report: Thousands Fewer Women Served by Texas Women's Health Program

After excluding Planned Parenthood, fewer women in health program

"...new report confirms what reproductive health advocates predicted when Texas officials decided to kick Planned Parenthood out of a..."

March 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas School Funding

Still unconstitutional

"...terrible case of déjà vu. In 2004, he told Texas lawmakers that the state's public school-finance system failed to..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Can Ban Planned Parenthood from New Texas Women's Health Program – For Now

Injunction hearing scheduled for January

"...a temporary restraining order, thus clearing the way for Texas to ban Planned Parenthood from its new Texas Women's..."

Dec. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...Final rules for the Texas Women's Health Program exclude Planned Parenthood, relax rules covering..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...It’s paternalistic, it’s anti-choice, it’s a bill by the Texas Senate...."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down parts of Texas anti-choice law, House Bill 2...."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down

5th Circuit: Senate Bill 14 violates Voting Rights Act

"...Senate Bill 14, the contentious Texas voter ID bill passed in 2011, violates Section 2..."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...year, that access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...the Austin City Council unanimously approved a $1 million taxpayer-funded incentive deal (Chapter 380 agreement) with Dutch semiconductor manufacturing..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...pieces of state legislation. Budget riders tacked onto the Texas Department of State Health Services' appropriation in March 2005..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Is the Texas Energy Center?

Is it a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and gas industry, or an economic development driver of new jobs and cutting-edge technology?

"...Is the Texas Energy Center a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Leave the Taxpayer Out of the Equation

"...been supplied by Sen. Kirk Watson, Seton, University of Texas, and the Central Health district. I can understand their..."

Sept. 18, 2012 Postmarks

Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars

Hitting the ceiling

"...the federal government doesn't raise the ceiling of the Texas Permanent School Fund's $117 billion Bond Guarantee Program, millions..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

The Good, The Bad, and the Pricey of Texas Energy Bills

Incentives for gas move ahead, energy efficiency measures stall

"...long overdue piece of the larger grid puzzle in Texas,” said Reed...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...all perhaps is that the proposed regulation would allow taxpayer-funded foster care agencies to refuse placing a child in..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

An Unhappy Taxpayer

"...to get by the tollbooths! The so-called governor of Texas, Perry, mentioned that only the new roads were up..."

Sept. 23, 2004 Postmarks

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...Last year, as Texas grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, local abortion assistance group..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...book of 2022. Hatchet has also been banned in Texas school districts for a scene in which the protagonist..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...enter the information into a computer? The State of Texas...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

New Law Could Enable School Construction Across Texas

The limit does not exist!

"...start bond renovations soon, the timing isn't ideal. The Texas Permanent School Fund's $117 billion Bond Guarantee Program only..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Dems Vie to Oust Sid Miller, Take Back Texas Agriculture

Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access

"...The candidates for Texas Agriculture Commissioner who aren't Sid Miller agree on one..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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