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Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds
As a chaplain and school volunteer, the Rev. Deborah Reeves explains why school districts should reject the option to install chaplains in public schools
Texas state Rep. Vikki Goodwin makes the case against public school vouchers
Battle of the billionaire-funded Republicans
New Texas laws passed in the 2023 legislative session
Here are just a few laws taking effect Sept. 1
Parents say they don't want more officers
ACLU says C U in court
But are vouchers more important?
Lawsuit cities state overreach, vague language, and undue burden on cities
Why does the Texas GOP hate Texans so much?
When the Lege hits home
How schools fared in Texas' 88th legislative session
Assessing this session's environmental impact
Senate Bill 2209 would have crushed Austin's oversight act
Mourning the dead bills that could've addressed housing shortages
At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation
Frightening border bills haven't passed yet, but might in special session
And other good news from this legislative session
Oversight undermined
HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.
May 26, 2023 BY HORTENCIA RODRÍGUEZ SANDOVAL
Out of the closet, into the woods
A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas
Senate Bill 9 is an insult to teachers
Keep it class C, Texas
Texas House passes broad restrictions on local regulations
Weed be a lot cooler if we did
Bad bills keep moving
Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws
Three new studios in the Austin area could mean space for the film industry to expand
Who gets a piece of Texas?
In the words of Cardi B: I got a baby. I need some money. I need cheese for my egg.
An Austin teacher has ideas for what the Texas Legislature can do to fix our educator crisis
A publicly available tool will project climate impacts on state water resources
Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money
New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window
A bill for a nonexistent problem would present a new one
Austin's own Rep. John Bucy has filed a bill to do just that
Highlights from the AISD Board of Trustees' first meeting in 2023
A new bill would repeal anti-boycott legislation
From the Newsdesk Blog
Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it
May 23, 2023 BY BRANT BINGAMON
Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line
May 16, 2023 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent
April 18, 2023 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Environmental impacts still need to be assessed
March 23, 2023 BY LINA FISHER
"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage
March 22, 2023 BY BENTON GRAHAM
HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity
October 15, 2021 BY BETH SULLIVAN
SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider
May 5, 2021 BY MARY TUMA
Proposals let literally anyone drag providers into court
April 30, 2021 BY MARY TUMA
Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol
March 19, 2021 BY LILLI HIME
SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony
May 17, 2019 BY SARAH MARLOFF
SB 4 would essentially gut the House version of the bill
May 1, 2019 BY AUSTIN SANDERS
Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation
April 2, 2019 BY LILLI HIME
The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate
March 26, 2019 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections
February 27, 2019 BY LILLI HIME
Black Mamas Community Collective says, “We must do better.”
February 26, 2019 BY ALEX PUENTE
HB 896 too fanatical even for extreme anti-choice groups
February 4, 2019 BY MARY TUMA
Efforts by Democrat Rep. Johnson led the way
January 14, 2019 BY MARY TUMA
13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved
October 24, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
District Attorney confirms state rep will stand trial
August 2, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
State rep had until close of business Tuesday to accept D.A.'s offer
August 1, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18
June 6, 2017 BY CHASE HOFFBERGER
Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms
May 29, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill
May 26, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?
May 25, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill
May 25, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Bathroom and religious freedom bills both likely to become law
May 22, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill
May 1, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status
April 27, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
After five hours of public testimony, HB 2899 sits in limbo
April 20, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote
April 11, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor
March 8, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
Veterans Lobby Day held Wednesday at the Capitol
February 23, 2017 BY MONTINIQUE MONROE
Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County
February 9, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign
February 9, 2017 BY MARY TUMA
State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office
January 18, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race
January 13, 2017 BY MICHAEL KING
Updated: Dukes confirms she will be on the floor today
January 9, 2017 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act
January 5, 2017 BY SARAH MARLOFF
HISD rejects making school finance payments
November 15, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
San Antonio lawmakers open pre-filing season with David's Law today
November 14, 2016 BY RICHARD WHITTAKER