87th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsThree More Texas Towns Ban Abortion in City Limits
Isaiah MitchellOctober 5, 2021
The Panhandle town of Nazareth adopted the ordinance this morning, becoming the 36th town in Texas to outlaw abortion.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyHealthcareState HouseState SenateGovernor Abbott Signs ‘Texas Heartbeat Act,’ Banning Abortions After Detectable Pulse
Isaiah MitchellMay 19, 2021
Though Texas follows several other states in passing a law to ban abortions after a pulse is detected, the "Texas Heartbeat Act" is unique.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseTexas House Gives Heartbeat Bill Initial Approval
Isaiah MitchellMay 5, 2021
Heartbeat legislation bans abortions after a heartbeat can be detected, typically occurring around 6 to 12 gestational weeks.
87th LegislatureState SenateHeartbeat Act, Other Pro-Life Bills Pass Texas Senate
Isaiah MitchellApril 2, 2021
If passed into law, the bill would ban abortions when a heartbeat can be heard in the womb. Lawmakers diverge on how to enforce it.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Straus Hints at Future Campaign, Texas GOP Priorities Make Progress, Paxton Lobbies Against Budget Cuts
Brad JohnsonMarch 26, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
87th LegislatureState HouseAustin Police ‘Defunding,’ Capital Safety Zone Heard in Texas House Committee Hearing
Brad JohnsonMarch 25, 2021
State legislators are now looking to establish recourse against the City of Austin and other cities that cut police funding for its actions last summer.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseTexas State Rep. Shelby Slawson Resurrects ‘Heartbeat Bill’
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 2, 2021
The proposal would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. In 2019, the legislation died in a committee chaired by a Democrat.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseFive New Texas House Candidates Who Won’t Be Waiting on Election Results
Daniel FriendNovember 3, 2020
Of the new candidates running for Texas state House seats, five are running without any major party opposition.
Elections 2020Abbott-Endorsed Candidates See Mixed Runoff Election Results
Daniel FriendJuly 17, 2020
Candidates endorsed by Gov. Abbott in the runoffs saw mixed results, with those running for open seats coming out on top and those already in office losing.
Elections 2020Two Texas House Incumbents Go Down as Bryan Slaton, Shelby Slawson Win Insurgent Runoff Bids
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2020
GOP challengers Bryan Slaton and Shelby Slawson have secured electoral victory after routs of their incumbent opponents.
Elections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Runoff Candidates Spar with Abbott, Release Attack Ads, Endorse Former Rivals
McKenzie TaylorJune 26, 2020
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
Elections 2020State HouseRep. J.D. Sheffield Will Enter Runoff Facing Attorney Shelby Slawson
McKenzie TaylorMarch 4, 2020
Throughout election night, it looked like challenger Shelby Slawson might beat Rep. J.D. Sheffield without a runoff. The two are headed for a May rematch.