Posted on · With the beginning of the special legislative session, opponents of construction permitting rules in Austin that require more worker protections in exchange for a faster process have the chance to overturn local regulations like Austin's.
Posted on · As Texas lawmakers reconvene for a special legislative session, IBM and other major companies are re-upping their opposition to legislation they say would discriminate against transgender children and harm its Texas recruiting efforts.
Posted on · (Above: Downtown Austin’s skyline. Photo Courtesy: Wikipedia Commons)While we prefer to think of Houston as the most important city in Texas, we are aware that other cities exist here. In fact, we’re thrilled to see Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and other communities succeed because their success bodes well for the entire state. This week, we’re […]
Posted on · It’s time again for our weekly political roundup and analysis of national, state and local political stories. On this week’s edition, we discuss everything from the status of the healthcare bill in the Senate, to Texas joining a ten-state coalition supporting the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order regarding sanctuary cities, to whether or not […]
Posted on · The cities of San Antonio and Austin have announced they will file suit to stop the state's new immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 4.
Posted on · How do special sessions work? When does the governor start vetoing bills? Is Texas headed to court? Now that Texas lawmakers have officially ended the 85th legislative session, you've got questions. We've got answers.
Posted on · Inching toward the legislative finish line and with the possibility of a special session looming in the distance, the Texas Legislature had another busy Tuesday.
Posted on · The Mayor is telling Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus which amendments he prefers not to have in the final version of the bill.
Posted on · The Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on it on Saturday.
Posted on · A series of stabbing attacks have left multiple injured and one dead on UT Austin's campus
Posted on · They think the proposed schedule could limit their capability to file amendments if the Legislature fails to reform the pension system, which could create a budget shortfall.
Posted on · The Texas Senate has already passed the so-called anti-sanctuary cities, while the bathroom bill is still being debated.
Posted on · The system’s Chancellor William McRaven announced the decision today.
Posted on · Students underscore the importance voting and say they want to be part of it.
Posted on · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked funding for the first time over so-called "sanctuary cities"