Rep. John Bucy III, HD 136

“Any progress to get back to where we treat all humans as equal ... I’ll of course support”

"...Abbott called the first of the 87th Lege's three special sessions, Democrats fled to Washington, D.C., to deny Republicans..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...it would expand the welfare state, but over three sessions, Rodriguez was able to win over enough of them..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...it ended: On the final day of the summer's special session, Wendy Davis performed her all-day filibuster. It was..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott announced the Texas Legislature will convene for a special session on July 8, although Abbott's office did not..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature

Honey Boy

Shia LaBeouf's autobiography is more than a therapy session

"...be a fine one. Honey Boy, the quasi-autobiographical confessional/therapy session written by Shia LaBeouf, should be the former. Instead,..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...the impact to students of some of those reductions, especially a proposed increase in the secondary school student-teacher ratio...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Good Time

A crime caper goes horribly movie

"...his brother Nick free of a forced mental evaluation/therapy session, whereupon the two don masks and rob a bank...."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Around the Dome

Sine die is less than two weeks away

"...die, the technical name for the end of the session, is less than two weeks away – the 140-day..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...19, but they'll probably have to punt to a special-called July meeting. Legally, they have until August to put..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...Davis' campaign is hitting the GOP hard on the..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Signs HB 2

Fight over abortion regs will move to courts

"...from being considered in the Senate during the regular session, the controversial measure was pushed through quickly during the..."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...was the "mandatory sonogram" prior to abortions of last session. Watson notes that these bills are not isolated, but..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...The legislative special session rumbles on, but last Friday, Gov. Rick Perry..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...to jail. For the fifth time in as many sessions, Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat's modest proposal to create an..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

More Abortion Reporting Requirements Proposed

After the Lege shot them down (four times), new rules have made their way to committees

"...In each of the four previous Texas Legis­lat­ive sessions, anti-choice lawmakers tried and failed to dramatically increase the..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Law Forces End of Central Health's Abortion Services

Board says it can't risk jeopardizing its overall health care mission

"...to a provision passed by lawmakers during this summer's special session, which would withhold state money from any hospital..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Perry Peddles Texas Snake Oil; and Obama Goes Courting

"...unable to pass a budget in the regular legislative session, forcing him to convene a costly special session. Maybe..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Redistricting: What Is and What Could Be

Wentworth reform passes Senate, Congressional map passes Lege

"...The special session rules made it easier for the bill to..."

June 23, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

By the Numbers: Awful vs. Horrific

Schools and public health funding left hanging

"...As the 82nd Legislature moves from regular session to special, it does so knowing that lawmakers fulfilled..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...more AISD money matters, see "Education Funding May Require Special Session."..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...board of trustees voted 5-3 Monday to hold a special election in May to fill the vacant seat left..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Triumph in the Lege?

Lawmakers could pass tax legislation before it's curtains on Tuesday, handing the governor and lawmakers something to crow about when they return to the campaign trail

"...Don't hold your breath, but the umpteenth special session on school finance just might be a success..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ballot Battle

Judge rules city must rewrite ballot language covering open-government and clean water charter amendment propositions

"...have meant work over the city. After convening its special session, council went into executive session for a legal..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

House Gives Perry the Finger

House Bills 2 and 3 die; it's back to square one

"...a bizarre, yet thrilling, set of circumstances turned the special session on its ear Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry ordered..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

How to Get the Legislature to Work

"...School finance should be the only thing the latest special session finishes. All other special session proclamations, in A&M..."

July 25, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Portfolio standard less than enviros wanted, but could kick lethargic wind industry into gear

"...environmental advocates when he added a bill to the special session agenda that would increase the state's Renewable Portfolio..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

On the Lege

Instead of businesses, consumers and working stiffs will shoulder much of the property tax cut approved by the Senate.

"...The special legislative session doesn't end until Wednesday, but the business..."

July 15, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Squeezing the Schools

Failing all its courses, the Lege sends a love note to Highland Park

"...First, let's dispense with the charade that Gov. Ricky's special session has anything to do with school finance reform...."

July 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Raise Your Voice

Raise your voice and just say "no" to Hilary Duff as a wannabe singing sensation.

"...Flagstaff teen Terri Fletcher (Duff) attends for a summer session. Unfortunately, little of that talent belongs to leading lady..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Judge Dietz Finds School Finance System Unconstitutional

Court ruling ends five-week trial with a mandate to Legislature to design a new system

"...Legislature must enact a new system either in a special session called by Gov. Rick Perry or in the..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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