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Republicans Versus “Government Marriage”

Ambitious GOPer calls for marriage-ending special session

by Richard Whittaker June 29, 2015September 30, 2025

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Lege Races Take Shape

Seats open up as veterans bow out

by Richard Whittaker June 18, 2015September 30, 2025

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What’s the Damage?

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

by Richard Whittaker June 4, 2015September 30, 2025

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Lege Lines

The GOP refuses Medicaid expansion and moves to slash taxes

by Richard Whittaker March 5, 2015September 30, 2025

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Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

by Jordan Smith and Amy Smith April 19, 2013September 30, 2025

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Lege Opening Day: Users and Abusers

Scenes from the floor of the Texas House and Senate

by Richard Whittaker January 11, 2013September 30, 2025

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Point Austin: Backstage at the Circus

The Lege melodrama can be a hard act to swallow

by Michael King January 11, 2013September 30, 2025

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Straus The Survivor

How the coup to remove the Texas House Speaker strengthened him

by Richard Whittaker January 10, 2013September 30, 2025

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House Speaker Fight Changes Card

Far right changes challenger to Straus to lead Texas House

by Richard Whittaker December 13, 2012September 30, 2025

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Legislators Rewarded for Animal Advocacy

Simpson tried to derail puppy mill bill

by Jordan Smith April 19, 2012September 30, 2025

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House Passes Puppy Mill Bill

With Simpson arguing against, measure passes

by Jordan Smith April 26, 2011September 30, 2025

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Does Puppy Mill Bill Stand a Dog’s Chance?

Puppy mill bill stalls out

by Jordan Smith April 22, 2011September 30, 2025

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