Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...out that Wilson comprises "100 percent of the African-American legislators" supporting the new Republican redistricting plan...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Texas A&M decides to avoid affirmative action in admissions, raising ire from minority lawmakers.

"...public announcement of the policy, a group of minority legislators requested a meeting with A&M President Robert Gates, who..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Rick Green are accused of improper lobbying for "legal speed" maker Metabolife.

"...article 572.052 (under Title 5: "Open Government; Ethics") allows legislators to perform only "ministerial" actions (filing documents and the..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Governor Perry and his 82 vetoes: Government by Negation

"...It wasn't difficult to find angry legislators down at the Capitol last week. If you knocked..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...but there was no immediate groundswell of support from legislators for new prison construction. A few judiciously pointed out..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...counsel of her friends and colleagues and of those legislators she considers allies. Their feedback was unanimous: Stay and..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"...and the City Council. On the other hand, rural legislators concerned about the loss of federal highway funds opposed..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...importantly, she was part of the team of Austin legislators that led the effort to minimize or kill Austin-bashing..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...and moving on, Cornyn, Bush, and the handful of legislators who are attacking the Big Five for their fees..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

School-Choice Choices

"...private schools at public schools' expense. If it founders, legislators say, the prospects for similar House legislation sink with..."

March 26, 1999 News Column

Shock to the System

Brace Yourselves: Deregulation Is Coming, Eventually

"...deregulated electric industry by the new millennium. Some Texas legislators, preferring it to be by state mandate, have tried..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

The District of Austin

Another Capital City Gets No Respect

"...real estate, entertainment, booze, and police/fire protection needed by legislators. But rather than try to help the city that..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Titillating Indeed

"...is always titillating to follow the fascination that Texas legislators have with other people's sexual activities ["Unpeeling How Texas..."

Feb. 18, 2025 Postmarks

Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...Abbott insisted on a universal program last session, something legislators say led to the proposal’s defeat...."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...includes a letter to the board from 84 Texas legislators, including 29 Republicans...."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...fourth special session, at a price tag – for legislators’ per diems alone – of roughly $1.2 million per..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...Republican legislators would like to amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...Legislators and staffers don't have special eligibility to receive COVID-19..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...Legislators like Campbell chastise Austin and other cities for "subsidizing"..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Local Control Now in Chains

State clamps down on cities' right to govern themselves

"...the enemy of your own residents. According to many legislators, your actions are an affront to liberty and property..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Sex and the Senate

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

"...investigate incidents and how the body could hold elected legislators – who answer to constituents, not supervisors – accountable...."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...we need a speaker that is responsive and hold[s] legislators accountable. I know everyone thinks he's a moderate guy..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

The Sexist Texas Lege

The war on women continues on many fronts

"...Anti-choice male conservative legislators showed their true colors at every turn during this..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Islamophobia Is out of Hand

In Texas and the nation, anti-refugee and anti-Muslim fervor grows

"...protective shield against anti-Muslim extremists while speakers, including local legislators, Mayor Steve Adler, and City Council Member Greg Casar..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Age of Trump

As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward

"...line in Texas, of course, where suburban and rural legislators impose a reactionary agenda on major cities – prioritizing..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...to Prevent Gun Violence, there's little chance our country's legislators get proactive...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: ALEC by Another Name

Corporate advocacy group looks to deepen local influence

"...corporate bill mill that has recruited hundreds of state legislators (almost all Repub­lic­ans) to join in its "nonprofit" (i.e.,..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: United Defense of the Fetus

Campaign to end abortion is a national crusade

"...undue outside influence, and unless it's their direct constituents, legislators do not want to be seen as taking direction..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Michael King

War on Women Overwhelming

"...overwhelming due to the audacity of the "bored" state legislators ["''Let Her Speak!','" Newsdesk blog, June 21]. When are..."

June 24, 2013 Postmarks

Plowing Forward

Local food bills signed into law

"...last week by Gov. Perry. Despite strong ties between legislators and corporate agriculture’s lobbying arm, the local food movement..."

June 19, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

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