Austin at Large: To Shame the Strong

Let the congregation sing: “For God’s sake, give more power to the people”

"...opponents say, to allow the wrong strong mayor to veto. But police Chief Brian Manley still has a job..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Abbott to Refugees: Drop Dead

Religious orgs condemn governor for refugee ban

"...Trump admin­i­stration changed federal policy to allow states to veto refugee resettlements...."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...floor, and gun rights groups called for a line-item veto of the rider as an affront to already safety-first..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...Veto-Happy: Gov. Greg Abbott put the kibosh on nearly 60..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...who are not their healthcare providers, effectively giving them “veto power over a person’s decision to have an abortion,”..."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...abortions after six weeks. The measure could still be vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp, and he's already under major..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Cracking the Code

Change in our city will move at the speed of trust

"...to a handful of mostly older white people actual veto power over their future livelihood and happiness. Pretending that..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: “Gerrymandering Is Not a Game”

"... except when it is"

"...9 Supreme Court justices, ALL 32 governors who have VETO power over gerrymandered maps, and ALL 37 state legislatures..."

July 13, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Crime and Coronation

Lengthy City Council meeting reinforces police staffing, congratulates APD

"...Manager Spencer Cronk – Council may only confirm or veto his recommendation. Whether the just-hired Cronk has accumulated sufficient..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Future R&B and Old Soul Acts at SXSW Music

Lee Fields & the Expressions, Oshun, and 9 more soul sets to catch

"...When your given name is Veto Lamar Money a stage handle seems unnecessary, but the..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...centrist and moderate Democrat, personally pro-life (he swears he'll veto anti-choice legislation); a critic of "weak" borders; and donated..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...and Abbott certainly have) of slashing would-be laws through vetoes; calling special sessions; and pushing legislative priorities. For Abbott,..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Court Delays Undocumented Minor's Right to Abortion

Jane Doe again faces government engineered obstacles to abortion

"...to abortion but that the federal government is exercising “veto power” over that right. "There's no reason why her..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: The Negro School

Preserving whose historical legacy?

"...lead staffer Jerry Rusthoven referred to as a "pocket veto."..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...House/Senate compromise bill akin to the one that Abbott vetoed as insufficient in the regular session. (Should he re-veto,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...there's still no guarantee it'll pass), he also callously vetoed SB 790, that would have continued, for two more..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...a full month after his June 18 deadline to veto approved bills from the regular session – as Howard..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Session Specs

The basics of what's coming in this special session

"...they pass (which they never do), Abbott can still veto them...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...the U.S. Supreme Court, immediately called on Abbott to veto the “medically unsound” bill and reminded that Texas is..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Sine die is almost here

"...Gov. Greg Abbott still has until June 20 to veto any measure... Lawmakers are still awaiting details on the..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...June 18: Deadline for governor to sign or veto bills..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Let Us Begin

The transportation bond represents useful and necessary progress

"...to rely on traditionally heavier west side/suburban voting to veto those projects benefiting other parts of the city, and..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Column by Michael King

10 Freaks and Geeks to Redefine Austin Music

Local passion projects with singular visions

"...would be," assesses Eric. "My brother is quick to veto it any time I write a sensitive song!" – Kevin..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Texas Supreme Court Makes Abortion Access for Neglected Teens Even More Difficult

Texas Court adds more rules to judicial bypass law

"...“Such abuse of state power amounts to an “absolute veto” of her decision and is under U.S. Supreme Court..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...to pass the Senate, and the president threatening a veto, Doggett's vote may not change the law. Yet he..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Spreading the Crazy

Council eases granny flats … and Zimm zaps refugees

"...documentations of refugees from Syria – despite a presidential veto threat. The bill now moves to the Senate...."

Nov. 19, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Proud "partners" corporatize our parks

"...its ads – and it also was allowed to veto an NPS plan to ban sales of bottled water..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...his profound respect for all women, in 2013 Perry vetoed a bipartisan-approved equal pay bill...."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Video Visitation's End?

Bill requiring in-person visits for inmates may not benefit those at Travis County

"...Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday to veto or sign into law HB 549, a bill that..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

In Wake of Flooding, Hays Water Victory Bittersweet

Last-minute reversal revives groundwater protection bill

"...House and Senate. Unless Gov. Greg Abbott chooses to veto the bill, it will become law...."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

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