87th LegislatureState SenateLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Interim Charges for Texas Senate
Daniel FriendApril 4, 2022
The charges include reviewing subjects related to education, property taxes and appraisals, state investments, and more.
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JudicialLocal NewsFifth Circuit Court Ruling in Dallas Case Strikes Blow to Harris County Bail Settlement
Holly HansenJanuary 10, 2022
A Fifth Circuit ruling specifically overruled portions of the ODonnell lawsuit that has governed Harris County bail practices for the past two years.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyCriminal JusticeEducationElections 2022HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateElection Integrity Protection Act, Chemical Abortion Restrictions Among Laws Taking Effect Dec. 2
Hayden SparksDecember 2, 2021
The laws taking effect on December 2 were passed during the second called session of the Texas legislature.
87th LegislatureProperty Tax Relief and Bail Reform Constitutional Amendment Added to the Third Special Session Agenda
Brad JohnsonSeptember 22, 2021
The governor controls what the Texas legislature may consider during special sessions and Abbott has added two new items to the call.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsDistrict Attorney’s Report Ties Harris County’s Rise in Crime to Bail Reform
Holly HansenSeptember 3, 2021
A new report from District Attorney Kim Ogg says that bail reform has led to declining community safety and disintegration of the purpose of bail reform.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeState HouseState SenateBail Reform Targeting Violent Repeat Offenders Passes Texas House, Heads Back to Senate
Holly HansenAugust 31, 2021
An amended version of Sen. Huffman’s legislation targeting felony bail policy for repeat violent offenders has passed the House but now returns to the Senate.
Local NewsGov. Abbott Signs Anti-Fentanyl Bill, Calls Out Absent Democrats for Blocking Bail Reform
Holly HansenJuly 21, 2021
After signing legislation he says is intended to “crush” distribution of the deadly narcotic, Governor Abbott called on state Democrats to “end their partying in Washington, D.C.” and return to enact bail reforms.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeState SenateTaxes & SpendingTexas Senate Moves Forward on Legislation While House Goes Without Quorum
Daniel FriendJuly 14, 2021
While some Senate Democrats also left Texas, the quorum that remained voted on a bonus TRST payment, the omnibus election bill, and bail reform.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeGunsIssuesLocal NewsArmy Sergeant Indicted in Travis County for Killing Armed Austin Protester
Hayden SparksJuly 2, 2021
Through his attorney, Sgt. Daniel Perry asserts that he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Garrett Foster.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateGovernor Abbott Announces First 2021 Special Session Will Begin July 8
Brad JohnsonJune 22, 2021
The agenda items for the first special session have yet to be announced.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateHomeless Camping Ban, Police Defunding Punishment Mark State Lawmakers’ Rebuke of the City of Austin
Brad JohnsonJune 1, 2021
The 87th Legislative Session featured another episode in a long conflict between the conservative state government and its progressive capital city.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Heartbeat Bill, Homeless Camping Ban, Transgender Athletics
Michelle ArledgeMay 7, 2021
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