Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...an ineptly run campaign in one of the reddest states in the union saw her take the worst Democratic..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Insurance Industry Owns Our State Government

"...Editor, The insurance industry in Texas basically owns our state government. In 2004 a state audit uncovered the insurance..."

March 11, 2008 Postmarks

State Representative: Let's Hang the Artist!

Borris Miles decides he is the arbiter of taste and free speech at the Capitol.

"...On March 12, freshman state Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, was walking through the Capitol..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

1997 Texas Legislature Press Bills

"...death, if those records have been recorded in the state Bureau of Vital Statistics database. HB1667: Makes confidential the..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column

Top 10 News Stories of 2023: Austin vs. The State of Texas

In our Top 10 biggest stories this year, a theme emerged

"...was Austin taking a lot of hits from the state in 2023? As the brightest blueberry in the tomato..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

'Farm-City, State' Documentary Film in Progress

Local filmmaker explores Austin's sustainable food movement

"...Cote's events; and pursing a locavore lifestyle. With Farm-City, State, Barrow's natural progression is to explore whether or not..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Food Post by Carla Crownover

TYC Shows Little Evidence of 'Reform' at State Schools

Five months after the Texas Youth Commission reform bill was crafted to protect youth inmates, TYC is massively understaffed, with a third of all posts empty

"...he applied in May to work at the Crockett State School in East Texas, he thought he could do..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...unintended consequences. “In its zeal to target drag, the Legislature passed a bill so yawning in scope that it..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

First-Ever State Flood Planning Project Underway

Plan offers strategies to mitigate risk including structural improvements and buyouts

"...population and development. In acknowledgment of that, the first statewide flood plan in Texas history is underway, with a..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, the longest-serving member from Travis..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State Lege: Same, Same, but Different

We could have told you in advance, not much change happening at state level

"...Don't bother with a crystal ball: The 85th Texas Legislature will look almost exactly identical to the 84th...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legislature Hearing More Small Farm/Local Food Bills

Bipartisan efforts in support of local food continue

"...Room E1.010. The bill clarifies provisions in the current state law that have been misinterpreted by county tax assessors..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Legislature Passes Bad Legislation

"...Representation?,” and “Reviving Bipartisanship,” News] and Planned Parenthood [“The State's Planned Parenthood Trap,” News] in the June 10 issue..."

June 15, 2011 Postmarks

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...and there has been a backlash against the last Legislature (especially on children's health care). Moreover, Heflin recently lost..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Legislature Grants Big Win to Small Farmers

Local vendors are thrilled; SB 932 heads for Gov. Abbott’s desk

"...that mirrors what is charged by the Department of State Health Services in markets that don’t fall within local..."

May 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

New Rule: No State Officials With MySpace Pages

It's just wrong.

"...all user XXXRayVijon (fingered as Brookins' profile in the Statesman article) has up right now; the account has been..."

March 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

78th Legislature: Work Accomplished as of April 9*

"...SB 330: Revises state law governing privacy of medical information to accord with..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Another 'Special Session'

Political series returns to PBS in February.

"...SS episode guide, upcoming shows touch on the new legislature, John Sharp, Ann Richards, and social services, like CHIP...."

Jan. 24, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...their ballots, and cast a vote in every race. Statewide Races..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

What Makes Wine 100% Texan

Texas lawmakers debate state grapes

"...fighting to ensure that winemakers laying claim to the state's name are using only 100% Texas grapes. Currently, Texas..."

May 31, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

A Billion Down

Gov. Perry cuts $1.2 billion from his "balanced" budget

"...federal stimulus dollars, the Republican leadership of the Texas State Legislature will get props for today's announcement of $1.2..."

May 18, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...This month starts the yearlong centennial celebration of our state parks; there’s also a Renaissance festival in Kerrville, Lunar..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bullock Museum Commemorates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Texas

“Sister Suffragist” tackles the timeline of women’s rights

"...On the second floor of the state history galleries, guarded by the zinc and iron sword..."

June 14, 2019 Arts Post by Savana Dunning

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Ruling to Name Death Drugs

State will appeal decision

"...Criminal Justice took a hit last Friday when the state's Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a 2017 affirmation..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sparks Grants Temporary Injunction in Ultrasound Case

Stops implementation of law for now

"...issued an order, granting a temporary injunction against the state's new ultrasound-before-abortion law, set to take effect Sept. 1...."

Aug. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Smith Smears

Euless Republican draws primary challenger for "Romeo and Juliet" bill

"...There's no more thankless task in the state legislature than being the lawmaker to grasp a thorny..."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer

Life under attack by our state government

"...to his tweet, Abbott had cut $1.8 million in state funding from Travis County because of Hernandez's change in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...the threat of constant rebuff from landlords, a new state law, which took effect on Sept. 1, invalidates the..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Drink 'Til It Helps

Boozy events that give back to queers and the greater community

"...together it’s drinking and fundraising. And, considering the current state of affairs, the two pair quite nicely, like pizza..."

July 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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