Austin at Large: Be of Good Cheer, Be Not Afraid

When venomous fear becomes a weapon, we ourselves can become the antidote

"...or Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick clapping louder; it's a constitutional amendment that all Texans need to approve at the..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...money to cover this billion-dollar expense would require a constitutional amendment election.) Bills by Democrats, all members of State..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Texas Expand Medicaid?

Long-running health care debate looks different through a pandemic prism

"...directly or put it before Texas voters as a constitutional amendment; Hinojosa's fellow Austin Democratic state Reps. Celia Israel..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...in the general election campaign: In 2007, a state constitutional amendment required judges and justices to retire at the..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Morning After

What voters said about taxes, city and county plans, and dogs

"...more than are available, resulted in the single defeated constitutional amendment (Propo­si­tion 1). With so many of us working..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Column by Michael King

No Sales Tax for Schools

Senate approves its version of school finance, with a few notable changes

"...legislation Monday, after hours of debate and dozens of amendments that set up clashes with the House – notably..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sex and the Senate

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

"...why he's filed Senate Joint Resolution 6, a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a new state agency, the..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...polls and voted in the local bond and state constitutional amendment election. Here's your chance to set the pace:..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature

Prop 7 Surprise

"...(all Austin legislators voted yes). The bill supporting a constitutional amendment allowing prize-linked savings also passed the Legislature. Both..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Postmarks

Headlines

News highlights from the week of May 7th

"...announced the state Senate passage of SB 279 (and constitutional amendment companion SJR 20); the proposal, which now goes..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature

Eastward Expansion

Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside

"...have only limited application. The latter would require a constitutional amendment, and potentially mean broad revision of the residential..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly

Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects

"...Sen. Donna Campbell's (R-New Braunfels) "right to discriminate" constitutional amendment (SJR 10) – could prove disastrous for LGBTQ..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...resolution earlier this week that seeks to add a constitutional amendment protecting “religious freedom.” (“Government may not burden an..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (ROADS) Yes: 167,017 (70.2%) / 3,192,488 (80%) No:..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proposition What?

Oct. 27, 2014 Postmarks

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...Proposed Constitutional Amendment (road funding): Yes Federal Races..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines

"...to dismiss, claiming the charges against Perry are an unconstitutional attempt to criminalize the political process...."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature

Tex Dem Platform Rejects GOP on Gays

Dems slam GOP for encouraging 'violence' against LGBTQ souls

"...Perry Texas-based marriage equality case that ruled such laws unconstitutional – a reversal of the state’s constitutional amendment banning..."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Branch Falls on Conflicted Paxton

GOP AG race centers on bad (as in illegal) investment advice

"...same politician who, in pre-Tea Party 2007, proposed a constitutional amendment requiring any change in the business franchise tax..."

May 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greenwald on Politics, Privacy, Journalism

Reporter/editor says bigger Snowden revelations to come

"...Glenn Greenwald, the Constitutional attorney who became a blogger and then reporter –..."

March 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...Austin ISD trustee races. There will also be a constitutional amendment to direct more oil and gas production tax..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

Then There's This: The Big C Stands for Corruption

Even after reforms at CPRIT, Rick Perry still remains in charge

"...slush fund was one reason I voted against the constitutional amendment. Message to voters about future potential boondoggles: Trust..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

It's Lonely at the Polls

Early voting kicks off with a whimper

"...that Texas voters are energized over this year's big constitutional amendment – a $2 billion transfer from the state's..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...Rainy Day Fund release mechanism. As this is a constitutional amendment, whatever plan is presented will need 100 votes..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

The Lege takes a break as controversy remains about transportation funding and the Public Integrity Unit

"...SIX DAY WEEKEND Even though the Legislature is constitutionally obligated to end the special session on July 30..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

With only transportation left on the special session agenda, the 2014 race begins

"...get the 100 House votes required for a potential constitutional amendment? 2) Can the two chambers agree on a..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

AISD Reverses on Domestic Partner Benefits

District will review decision in wake of recent SCOTUS rulings

"...April 29 opinion that such offerings violate the Texas constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines

"...John Carona, who chairs the committee, is proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide the nagging..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 15

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• A bill to repeal Virginia's constitutional amendment banning gay marriage has been defeated in panel...."

Jan. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: October 24

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...of Mittens – despite his support of the same constitutional amendment that cost Bush his endorsement...."

Oct. 24, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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