Texas’ craft brewers are facing the biggest legislative overhaul the industry has seen in 20 years. News laws are letting them expand sales of their products. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
Elena Schneider
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Bidness As Usual
With Humor and Temper, Carona Plays the Maverick
Sen. John Carona remains a political maverick in the Texas Legislature, willing to stand alone in policy fights and raise money for Democrats, despite conservative grassroots pressure to conform to stricter ideology.
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Criminal Justice
Senate Backs Bill Increasing Punishment for Fatal Hit-and-Runs
UPDATED: The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to increase the range of potential punishment for hit-and-run accidents that result in deaths.
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Public Education
Sequester Cuts Could Hit Special Ed, Poor Students
The automatic federal spending cuts known as the sequester could hit special education and programs for low-income students hardest. And state lawmakers are unlikely to come up with cash to fill the federal hole.
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State Government
Updated: Panel Discusses Bill Allowing Sunday Liquor Sales
As a House committee on Tuesday took up a bill that would allow Texas liquor stores to open their doors on Sundays, one member raised concerns about whether the legislation could make it easier for minors to access liquor.
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Health care
Bill Would Exclude Elective Abortions in State Health Care Plans
The House Insurance Committee heard debate Tuesday on a bill that would prohibit the coverage of elective abortions in minimum state health plans, and would require women to opt into and pay more for abortion coverage.
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Higher Education
Bills Aim to Help Universities Fund Veteran Program
Two lawmakers have filed legislation that would allocate state funding for education programs that exempt veterans or their dependents from tuition payments.
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State Government
Beer Distributors, Craft Brewers Reach Deal
Beer distributors and craft breweries reached a tentative deal Monday to amend the Texas Alcoholic Beverage code, but the parties declined to provide specific details until legislative language was completed later this week.
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Politics
Former Lawmaker Blasts Her Successor in Email
Former state Rep. Vicki Truitt says she’s over her primary loss to Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake. But an email she sent to “selected friends” early this month indicates she’s still harboring resentment over the bruising campaign.
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Higher Education
University Chancellors Seek Funding for Veterans Program
University chancellors appealed to a Senate committee on Wednesday for more state funding for policies that allow veterans or their dependents to attend college for free.
