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Quote of the Week: Sylvia Garcia
The state senator on allegations of sexual harassment at the Capitol
"...D-Houston, to the Texas Tribune, on accountability at the Capitol concerning allegations of sexual harassment..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Column

Texas Book Festival 2017
Lovers of the literary, you’re needed at the Capitol for this year’s TBF, stat!
"...in book clubs, why we rush to the State Capitol and environs every fall for the Texas Book Festival...."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today
Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol
"...after a march west on 11th Street to the Capitol...."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

Lege Lines: Toxic Masculinity Drops the Hammer
Standing up to anti-choice rhetoric during a three-bill frenzy at the Capitol
"..."It was my first time testifying at the Capitol, so it really shocked me," Hennessy told me after..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Robert Rules, OK?
Plaza Saltillo inches forward, Capitol views move East, and tears flow
"...tensions simmered over immigration, questions of “equity” obscured the Capitol views, and the debate continued over Plaza Saltillo: How..."

Feb. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Women's March in Austin Does Its Part in Historic Day of Protest
As many as 50,000 participated locally in anti-Trump demonstration
"...40 to 50,000 people descended on the Texas State Capitol today to protest the Trump presidency...."

Jan. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection
"...On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin, filed..."

Dec. 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Immigration and Anti-Trump Rallies
Anti-Trump rally leads to arrests
"...day, and an anti-Trump protest took place at the Capitol during the evening...."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Education Session
The Lege takes another run at patching school finance
"...the April 18 Save Texas Schools Rally at the Capitol to tell her story. She has overcome profound dyslexia,..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HB 2 Protesters Return to Court
Prosecutors juggle charges – A, B, C – without resolution
"...time that a group of protesters arrested at the Capitol last July have been waiting to learn whether they'll..."

April 22, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Devil in the Details
Texas Right to Life hales Satan into the abortion debate
"...While the many cameras at the Capitol recorded passionate but basically civil protests, Texas Right to..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Early Start for Senate Abortion Debate
Capitol doors open at 7am for committee hearing sign up
"...9am. Expect the lines to be long when the Capitol opens at 7am...."

July 7, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster
Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge
"...McAfee took ill Tuesday night while at the state Capitol to support Sen. Wendy Davis during her Senate Bill..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Texans Unite to Support Local Food Bills
Local Foods Citizens Lobbying Day heads to the Capitol
"...to be addressed this Tuesday, March 19, at the Capitol...."

March 18, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Not Your Same Old Criminal Jurisprudence Committee?
New voices on committee asking more questions
"...It may meet in the same room in the Capitol extension, but the 83rd ain't your 82nd – or..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

GOP Aide Jumps Ship Over Women's Health Policy
Aide says boss' actions 'shameful'
"...gusto last year under the dome of the Texas Capitol has claimed at least one legislative aide. Allison Catalano,..."

March 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Who's on Sixth? Perry
Governor finally declares, but trails in Ames poll
"...So large chunks of the Texas capitol press corps ran up their air miles yesterday to..."

Aug. 14, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Coming Home to Austin
Latest gerrymander reflects Capitol contempt for capital
"...Fri­day, June 3, 9am, in Room E1.016 in the Capitol Extension...."

June 3, 2011 News Column by Michael King

April Fooles
Our nominees for Capitol expendables
"...Hear ye, hear ye! Come all you dolts, knaves,..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature

Texas Police Say 'No' to Immigration Enforcement
Localizing immigration enforcement is harmful
"...all, by the spate of bills filed at the Capitol which would make policing immigration a job for local..."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Democrats Attack Fraser on Voter ID Bill
Horseshoe Bay Republican can't answer questions on own bill
"...Debate is underway in the Senate’s “committee of the..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Very Special Sine Die
Governor gets all of what he needed, none of what he wanted from special session
"...of the 17 minutes from my house to the Capitol?" said Rep. Valinda Bolton, D-Austin...."

July 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

See You June 2?
Spitballing the odds and causes of a special session after the the House midnight meltdown
"...The events were pretty simple. With the midnight deadline..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TYC, Now TRCC Sees Another Dawn
Home-builder regulators become builder licensers, ignoring Sunset Commission recommendations
"...The House voted out HB 2295, the TRCC Sunset..."

May 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bipartisanship in the Budget
Isett, Anchia show that budget agreement don't just mean concessions
"...This wasn't some local investment they were trying to..."

April 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carona Moves "Life" to New Committee
Not enough votes to move the "Choose Life" vanity plate out of Senate Transportation Committee
"...Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, pulled his "Choose Life" license..."

April 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID
Transcript of Austin senator's remarks
"...Whatever complaints one may have about Austin Sen. Kirk..."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Creationist Bills at the Lege
"Does Texas really need that kind of crazy?"
"...Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, has come up with a..."

March 16, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Everything You Need to Know About Voter ID
A program to help guide you through Tuesday's Senate meeting
"...So if you more or less follow the Legislature,..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Welcome to the 81st
Will a new speaker and more Democrats spell 'change' at the Capitol?
"...that greater political balance will translate into policy. The Capitol governs from the right on public policy, with occasional..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

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