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Houston lawmaker says he can kill any bills that would require a photo ID to vote.

Democratic dynamo has three unrelated measures in Lege grabbing attention for their ambitious attempts to reform Texas' air quality

Tim Cole would've been 49 today. Instead he died in prison -- and his family is still searching for peace.

Activists and lawmakers give tips on how to stop "voter suppression" laws

Ellis hopes for a cooler future

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

The Gay Debate

Pro-gambling interests try their luck again; and other Lege news

Gay leader makes bold red-state predictions

A bill that critics charged would have increased the pace of Texas executions dies and takes a judicial pay raise bill down with it

Christian Sabotage?

In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

Senate pushes back hot-button debate

Commission votes for redesign of statue that came out looking like Rep. Al Edwards, banishes original to Galveston

Banning birth control; reforming Texas justice

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

Sen. Rodney Ellis has requested an opinion from Attorney General Abbott

Ellis legislation stems from cases of Mexican nationals held on Texas' death row

The gambling action heats up at the Capitol

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

Will Bradley remain chair of the Forensic Science Commission?

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

New "Clean Cars" bill would require new rides in Texas sold after 2008 to adhere to California's Zero Emission Vehicle program

Scoring unreliable and discriminatory, legislators reply

Organized through Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish congregations, the Industrial Areas Foundation's Saturday gathering was not unlike a secular church service.