A Democrat’s last stand may have just pushed the legislative session, set to end today, into overtime — which could start as soon as tomorrow.
May 2011
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Guest Column: Why Bill Clements Mattered
He served as a metaphor for Texas in transition. From the boom and bust of the oil industry to the state’s political makeover, he personified the changes that occurred during his lifetime.
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State Government
Sh*t My Legislator Said: A Quiz
As the 82nd regular session comes to a close, we pause a moment to remember some of the more notable statements of the last 140 days. And we invite you to join us by taking a special quiz we’ve created to commemorate the occasion.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside Intelligence: In the Race for President…
For the latest installment of our unscientific survey of political and policy insiders, we asked some questions about the governor’s flirtation with a presidential run and about the Legislature’s decision not to take on congressional redistricting.
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Demographics
Summer School Ahead for Texas Legislators
Lawmakers were hoping to get out of Austin with their business done, without the prospect of a special session this summer. Fat chance.
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Health care
The HB 1 Apostates Explain Themselves
Several members of the Legislature bucked their parties Saturday night in voting for or against the state budget. In their own words, here’s why.
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Health care
Guest Column: The Case for Family Planning Funding
This session we have seen an all out assault on women’s health driven by the erroneous assumption that family planning is synonymous with abortion.
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The Thing at the End
It simultaneously looks as though they will finish on time and as though they’ll come to pieces, forcing a special session.
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State Government
Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements Dies
Former Texas Gov. William “Bill” Clements Jr., 94, who broke the Democratic Party’s century-long hold on the Governor’s Mansion with his election in 1978, died Sunday.
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Health care
Liveblog: A Make-or-Break Day for the Budget
With less than two days left in the legislative session, lawmakers set out to pay for the budget by passing SB 1811. Without it, the budget doesn’t balance and lawmakers will be forced to come back in a special session. It passed in the House, but was undone by a Senate filibuster.