The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
The 86th Legislature included few pro-life victories, exposing a public rift between lawmakers and activist organizations.
Pro-choice activists rallied at the Texas capitol yesterday as pro-life legislation curbing abortion sweeps across the nation.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
Rep. Stickland's red-light camera ban bill made it through the House's proverbial intersection. The Senate is now the legislation's last major road block.
With several states passing bills this year that ban abortion once a heartbeat is detected, similar legislation never made it to the House floor.
The inclusion of a new "de minimis" exception could leave smaller cities and towns subject to higher taxes.
A bill that would restrict abortion once an unborn child's heartbeat is detected has yet to be scheduled for a hearing or committee action.
House Bill 2 is postponed until April 30, after house exempts school districts and other special taxing units from the bill.
