Paid sick leave ordinances that passed in several major Texas cities are currently held up in several court cases, including one at the Texas Supreme Court.
Last Friday, Mayor Betsy Price urged Gov. Abbott to continue to allow refugees to resettle in Texas following the issuance of an executive order from President Trump.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new sex education curriculum for elementary and middle school kids that has parents concerned.
The new property tax law, which kicks in next year, limits increases at 3.5 percent for local governments and 2.5 percent for school districts with anything above requiring voter approval.
Immediately after the Austin city council voted to fund abortion "logistics," a former councilman filed a lawsuit against the city arguing it violates a new Texas pro-life law.
Shortly after two Northeast Texas towns passed ordinances outlawing abortion within city limits, the Austin City Council approved a budget amendment funding "logistics" for women seeking abortions.
At his recent town hall in Austin, Rep. Lloyd Doggett discussed his views on healthcare, homelessness, and gun control among other issues.
The city's new progressive camping ordinance has, according to one business owner, turned a problem into a crisis overnight.
Mayor Adler and three city council members attempted to alleviate concerns raised by residents over the city's new public camping ordinance and growing homelessness problems.
In an attempt to circumvent a new state law banning local funding of abortion providers, Austin City Council members are attempting to fund groups that provide logistics for women seeking abortions.
Austinites showed up in droves to hear community leaders discuss the city's approach to homelessness after the July 1 rule change.
Property tax reform legislation, referred to by state officials as the premier accomplishment of the legislative session, is now law.
Senior Editor Drew White and Aaron Reitz discuss why he chose to run for office, the proposed Texas Heartbeat Bill, and who he'd cast as "Captain Texan."
