Jana Birchum's Top Photos of 2017

"...Queer Dance Freakout in opposition to anti-gay and trans legislation. A huge, long, loud, gay dance party outside the..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Photo Gallery

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...there is a "pressing need for tougher eminent domain legislation" (wonder whether the anti-Trans-Texas Corridor groups will buy his..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shane Whalley Won’t Back Down

Daring Dialogues founder on how DEI bans affect queer Texans

"...in hir life. But the recent explosion of this legislation has been a point of concern for hir, as..."

June 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by Adam Cherian

Qmmunity: Austin Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Intersex Rights

Plus, don't miss this week's queer Halloween parties

"...end of nonconsensual intersex surgeries and protesting against anti-intersex legislation. Austin's formally recognized IAD since 2019, and just last..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...session [to ensure Austin remained covered by the HPD legislation] – [that] was vetoed by the governor, and I'm..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...state's approach to mental health. Hyper-conservative dogma pushing partisan legislation on one side, a pragmatic approach to policy built..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...Central Texas, ASHwell sees firsthand the harmful impact of legislation targeting queer and trans Texans. At the core of..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate

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

"...SB 6 is one of few pieces of conservative legislation filed that expresses any interest in supporting women's rights,..."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...as Democrats ponder a seemingly unstoppable wave of conservative legislation, and Republicans face a budget that will not cover..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Wrap-Up

Miscellany

"...spending road map is the one piece of major legislation – and the only law that's constitutionally required –..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...are part of a package of sexual assault protection legislation by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin...."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...the ‘social commentary’ part, which never appears in the legislation). Moreover, it’s hard to imagine that any judge would..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...of equal opportunity for all people," he wrote. "Any legislation that would attack transgender Texans — especially vulnerable transgender..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The AggreGAYtor: November 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Followed by Washington state voters confirming the marriage equality legislation signed earlier this year...."

Nov. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: October 29

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...is romneying on his earlier support for gay rights legislation...."

Oct. 29, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...green lobbyist called this the worst session for environmental legislation in decades. The across-the-board budget-slashing through 2005 will have..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Which Way Do We Go?

Rae Takes the Wheel

"...While legislation passed in 1997 (which the Krusee bill would amend)..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Progress Under Threat

"...offers. In this specific article, the Railroad Commission’s current legislation and ideological conflicts were examined in relation to Senate..."

April 11, 2017 Postmarks

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...Whether legislation incorporating New Urbanist language will actually get passed by..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Primary Stretch Run

Senate candidates look toward the April 9 run-off; gubernatorial contenders look to November.

"...he would have voted for the recently failed federal legislation to increase the fuel efficiency of automobiles, especially SUVs...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: Spring Has Sprung and So Has Austin's LGBTQmmunity

Producers of Filth drag collective pledges safety, The Little Gay Shop’s queer art market, and more

"...Tuesday, March 30, 6pm, to chat about the LGBTQIA legislation shaping up at the Capitol. We'll have lots to..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The AggreGAYtor: December 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Rios has exposed our gay plot to pass equality legislation while all the good, Christian lawmakers are lulled by..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...lap. Six months earlier, Texas Republicans had borrowed model legislation he’d written to create Senate Bill 17, a bill..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Special Session: In and Out in a Jiffy

Lawmakers passed two key bills – then they went home

"...was a model of efficiency: Two major pieces of legislation passed in 31 hours, with unanimous votes in both..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...permits. The city's legal department has argued that recent legislation has limited the ability to impose moratoriums. – K.R...."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...man seen as the most obstinate roadblock to progressive legislation and real bipartisanship in the House: Speaker Tom Craddick...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

"...of different ordinances across this state" are "anti-Texas." The legislation blocks any local ordinance "regulating conduct" in broad areas..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Chronicle Endorsements

"...primary job as representing his constituents and proposing sensible legislation; his opponent, Jay Wiley, while personally engaging, has hitched..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...owners who whine about the unfairness of "breed specific legislation" and pass laws that tighten the restrictions on pit..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

How Long Is 140 Days?

As the 81st Legislature departs, does it leave a footprint?

"...they'd call it a win. Considering how little major legislation passed and how the budget was bailed out by..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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