Noriega: Inching Toward Senate

Rick Noriega is officially thinking about thinking about running against John Cornyn.

"...After lengthy speculation, Rep. Rick Noriega, D-Houston, is one step closer to entering the 2008 US..."

July 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Start for Senate Abortion Debate

Capitol doors open at 7am for committee hearing sign up

"...be an early start for anyone giving testimony on Senate Bill 1 – the new restrictions on reproductive rights..."

July 7, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When Dewhurst Goes Back to Senate

How Cruz and Campbell's run-off wins rewrite the Legislature

"...Cruz defeating Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for the GOP US Senate nomination last night, there's been surprisingly little mention..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session

"...a week into the special session and the Texas Senate is on a dizzying fast-track to advance anti-choice bills...."

July 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...UPDATE: As expected, the Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Redistricting Chops Up Travis County

Austin split four ways in proposed map

"...Clearly, Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett's fears that Travis County might get..."

May 11, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Ultrasound Debate Underway in Senate Committee

Senate Committee hears testimony on Patrick's ultrasound bill

"...A hearing in the Senate's State Affairs Committee on Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-before-abortion bill..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Hearing on Abortion Regs Bill Underway

Hearing expected to last 16 hours

"...Texas Senate staffers had a procedure for registering witnesses up and..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Passes DNA Bill

Other criminal justice reforms stalled

"...The Texas Senate today passed a measure to increase access to post-conviction..."

April 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Votes to Ban Insurance Coverage for Abortion

GOP moves to prevent health insurers from covering abortion

"...UPDATE: By a 21-10 vote the Texas Senate passed SB 575 on third reading Wednesday afternoon...."

May 6, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Senate Committee Will Take Up Version of Abortion Regs on Monday

Hearing on bill day before Senate reconvenes

"...The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will gather at 10..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Watson for State Senate

Travis County Senator strikes himself off gubernatorial candidate list

"..."I will run for re-election to the Texas Senate in 2010."..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Former City Council Candidate Runs for U.S. Senate, Nobel Peace Prize

Put that in your dyad and smoke it

"...A few Austinites might recall Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla, an occasional AISD science teacher..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate

Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor

"...told a story Tuesday night about the problems with Senate Bill 6...."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Violence prevention org says she’s best candidate on guns

"...endorsed MJ Hegar over Royce West in the U.S. Senate run-off, scheduled for May 26...."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...members of the intellectually and physically disabled, the Texas Senate passed legislation that would allow for the closure of..."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Issue added to special session call this week

"...Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a hearing..."

June 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Senate Talking Sonograms

Discussion on floor now

"...Senators are discussing Houston GOP Sen. Dan Patrick's ultrasound-before-abortion bill (Senate Bill..."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...10 months after it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 on Thursday..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Watson to Lead Senate Dems

Travis County senator to replace San Antonio's Van de Putte

"...With the special session winding down, and the Senate calling Sine Die, a major shuffle in the Democratic..."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watts Ends Exploratory U.S. Senate Campaign

San Antonio millionaire says he wants to spend more time with family, motive speculation abounds

"...he is ending his exploratory campaign for the U.S. Senate. Watts was preparing to use his substantial personal fortune..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Senate Passes Severe Fetal Disability Abortion Ban

Women would be forced to give birth to non-viable fetuses

"...The Texas Senate is just fine with forcing women to carry a..."

May 13, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Respect Us or Expect Us

The House gets its revenge on Dan Patrick

"...the two chambers) will suppress their crazy wings for just long enough to execute something constructive. That hope collapsed..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved a new, stronger reporting process to..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...story has developed, our coverage has splintered off into various threads; here's how to find the latest updates...."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Human Rights Complaint Filed Against State Senate

Three former Senate staffers have filed suit for discriminatory firing.

"...On Jan. 24, former Senate Media Services director Katherine Staat filed a complaint with..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...Kirk Watson announced he would retire from his state Senate seat, no one has officially stepped forward to announce..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, Travis County's longest-serving member of the Texas Legislature, made..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...On Feb. 28, the Senate Committee on State Affairs advanced Senate Bill 15, which..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

An All-Nighter at the Senate

Voter ID debate continues into the night

"...We just got word that Sen. Robert Duncan, chair of the..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

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