Endorsements

May 12 Joint and Special Election

"...May 12, with early voting starting April 30. The constitutional amendment election will be on every Travis Co. ballot;..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

Top of the Props

A roundup of the non-gay-bashing amendments

"...ban approved overwhelmingly elsewhere – on two other proposed constitutional amendments, Travis Co. voters were out of step with..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Election Results

All the numbers

"...STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: TRAVIS COUNTY..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Nov. 6 Election: Ballot Summary

"...State Constitutional Amendments..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

Election Endorsements

On Nov. 2, voters will be asked to approve a tax increase for Austin Community College and 17 constitutional amendments. The Chronicle’s endorsements and an explanation of the amendments.

"...Web site at http://www.co.travis.tx.us/election. For more information on the constitutional amendment proposals, an excellent place to educate yourself is..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...Disregarding constitutional concerns and exceptions for survivors of sexual assault, the..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Endorsements

"...and transparency delivered in the debate over the charter amendments; 2) challenge city staff (top to bottom) to actually..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...and transparency delivered in the debate over the charter amendments; 2) challenge city staff (top to bottom) to actually..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...and transparency delivered in the debate over the charter amendments; 2) challenge city staff (top to bottom) to actually..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ventura's application and knowledge of the Ninth and 10th amendments is interesting, in that former senator and Republican presidential..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ventura's application and knowledge of the Ninth and 10th amendments is interesting, in that former senator and Republican presidential..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Point Austin: Tools for Lege Watching

Considering Texas' future – a few things to keep in mind

"...the beast" of government during their own tenures. Proposed constitutional amendments filed by Sen. Dan Patrick (SJR 10) and..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...April 16]. We have heard Mr. Adler's intimations that constitutional guarantees of free speech end where discussions of nuclear..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Naked City

A local group forms to build community support for marriage equality in Austin

"...big picture" – the state Legislature and the federal constitutional amendment proposal that would ban gay marriage. He says..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Are Texas doctors doing harm to truth and justice?

"...Saturday, Sept. 13, is the Texas constitutional election, and today's Capitol rumor is that if Proposition..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: To the Ballot Box We Go (Again!)

Voters mull Proposition A’s progressive policies on low-level pot possession and no-knock warrants

"...In addition to two amendments to the Texas Con­sti­tution to consider, voters in Austin..."

April 29, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Transportation: Pay As You Go

Transportation bills focus on funding and taxes

"...are several bills, including joint resolutions aimed at eventual constitutional amendments, that would re-allocate various taxes and/or fees related..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

What If the Problem Isn't the Liberals?

"...be difficult but not impossible. Yet it would seem amendments are made on a fairly regular basis by those..."

March 12, 2010 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 15-22

"...KNOW YOUR AMENDMENTS Sen. Kirk Watson discusses the proposed constitutional amendments on..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...to get some measures added to other bills as amendments...."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Carona's Costly Compromises

Senate Transportation chair guards local option funding bill from death by a thousand opt-outs

"...to engrossment Wednesday after a deluge of local exemption amendments that smack of obstructionism. The result, Carona said with..."

April 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

Proposition 12 indicates the problems with Texas constitutional amendment process as well as the current administration's and legislative majority's cynical agenda.

"...amended to accommodate the most mundane considerations. Read the amendments proposed this year to see how insignificant, and frequently..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column by Louis Black

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Texans approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that lets cities and counties exempt..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Courthouse Bond Defeated

Bond Proposition loses: 50.7% to 49.3%

"...catch their collective breath, and reiterated that Travis County’s “constitutional mandate” to provide an adequate system of justice would..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...of the Courthouse question – and the seven state constitutional amendments also on the Travis County ballot – county..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Eight Percenters

Low turnout, voter disinterest: Yup, that's a constitutional amendment election

"...So what did we learn from last night's constitutional amendment election? That, no matter how much conservatives try..."

Nov. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Still at a Trickle

What? There's an election happening?

"...for most citizens, is only a vote on state constitutional amendments. Frankly, I don't blame them — normally this..."

Oct. 29, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have called for the repeal of all laws and constitutional amendments that so target them. I am the only..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a "technicality" in 1999.Headlines• Early voting for the state constitutional amendments, Travis Co. bonds, and various local matters, continues..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Minority party hijacks casino issue from religious right

"...pro-casino lobby group wants legislation that would put a constitutional amendment on the November ballot to expand gambling beyond..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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