Lege Lines: Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood ... Again

Senate committee advances bill targeting Downtown clinic

"...clinic on E. Seventh Street. Senate Bill 22 by abortion opponent state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, would prohibit..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"Repro Power" Takes Proactive Path in Reproductive Justice Fight

Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court

"...together and build local support and raise awareness about abortion access in the intersections with the many different movements,..."

Sept. 28, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Stretching Toward a Sunset

Don't praise the Senate GOP for working quickly to pass what's needed

"...Texas Senate wasted no time fast-tracking the two vital bills that the Legislature failed to pass during regular session,..."

July 21, 2017 News Column by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...sixth-grade girls against human papillomavirus, moved forward on voter-ID bills designed to restrict voting, and the governor and other..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...another Leininger creation but with a woolier persona. TJF bills itself as Texas' conservative answer to the American Civil..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...conservative activist. She believes what conservatives believe. She’s anti-immigration, anti-abortion, pro-gun. And yes, she supports Donald Trump...."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Allowing Doctors and Delivery Drivers to Stop Providing Birth Control

New framework makes it easier to refuse to offer medical care

"...Since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, Americans concerned with reproductive freedom have been..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...doctors to increase burdensome reporting on minors who receive abortions. HB 215 by Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, forces doctors..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Say What?

Debunking team Anti-Choice’s favorite terms

"...terms to rile their base when promoting reproductive health bills. The often gruesome descriptions of abortion sound more akin..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Standard of Care

Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?

"...freedom. While the constitutionality of HB 2, the notorious anti-abortion bill, continues to be litigated, women without the means..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Bill of the Week: Barriers to Bypass

Legislation would make abortion access more difficult for minors

"...under 18 must secure parental permission to undergo an abortion. However, if a minor wishes to obtain an abortion..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Standing Our Ground Against ALEC

The corporate bill caucus you never elected

"...last week ("United Defense of the Fetus"); after initiating anti-abortion legislation a few years ago, ALEC has effectively ceded..."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Special Assembly

Thousands rally at the Capitol

"...the second special session, where another divisive fight over abortion rights is taking center stage...."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLines

"...week, Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, filed a pair of bills to close the "gun show loophole" and to require..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...lawmakers and advocates wholeheartedly agree. Although a host of bills have been filed during recent sessions that would require..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Avert Your Eyes

Perry declares emergency for ultrasounds before abortion

"...facing the Texas Legislature this session. Is passing an ultrasound-before-abortion bill one of them? According to Gov. Rick Perry,..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rep. Lulu Flores, HD 51

“I’m gonna stand the line on rights for women and children and gay and trans folks.”

"...She said she'll be filing bills as soon as her staff are settled in. In..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...into the backstage notice of a "hold" that blocks bills from even being introduced in the upper chamber...."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...hoping to strangle city finances, the usual suspects targeting abortion and LGBTQ rights, and Dennis Bonnen, the Angleton backbencher..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature

On the Lege

Free to Be

"...facing a roomful of some 70 supporters of two bills that would prohibit discrimination against gay public school teachers..."

April 2, 1999 News Column

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway

Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)

"...Democrats wanted to increase abortion access in cases of rape and dangerous pregnancy complications...."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Voting Rights, Other GOP-Aligned Measures Back in the Crosshairs for Special Session

More red meat as Abbott puts the Lege into overtime

"...May. Another is "bail reform," which to Abbott means bills "to protect the public from accused criminals," not the..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Fumbling, Bumbling Letdown of the 87th Legislature

Sine dead

"...wait, particularly the stuff – like anti-choice and anti-LGBTQIA bills that are already opposed by new House Speaker Dade..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Goodwin and state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt have filed similar bills, House Bill 791 and Senate Bill 311, respectively, in..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...a hint of irony – a leader who killed bills due to his "personal politics." (Never forget how the..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Must Stand Up

"...Dear Editor, Regarding “Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills” [Daily News, July 25]: When are our lawmakers going..."

July 27, 2017 Postmarks

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

"...demise of the two-thirds rule, designed to keep contentious bills off the floor if they don't have two-thirds support...."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...House and Senate moved forward this week with paired bills intended to severely restrict abortion rights in Texas; by..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

"...the Legislature back for another shot at his repressive abortion plans, starting at 2pm on July 1. THE OTHER..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...The Texas House of Representatives begins to debate strict abortion laws. Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, R-Parker (in pink), sponsored HB..."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

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