Beth Cortez-Neavel

House OKs Concussion Insurance Program for Student AthletesMay 07, 2013
The national sport of Texas could get a little safer for kids under a bill passed today in the Texas House, creating a pilot program for student football and soccer players. Full Story
Tyrant’s Foe: Helping Homeless KidsMay 06, 2013
LifeWorks is an Austin nonprofit that provides needy families and individuals with support services like affordable housing, education and counseling. Full Story
In Gun Debate, Texas House Goes Off Half-CockedMay 04, 2013
In the wake of Sandy Hook and other gun tragedies, many state legislatures are passing stricter gun regulations. But not in Texas. The Texas [...] Full Story
Hot List: Day 117 of the Texas LegislatureMay 04, 2013
The Lead: Lawmakers are giving up their Saturday—the first chamber weekend workday of the session—to debate a slew of controversial gun bills. The gun [...] Full Story
Hot List: Day 113 of the LegislatureApr 30, 2013
The Lead: You know the session has gotten serious when the first major bill dies in the House on a point of order. That’s [...] Full Story

Tyrant’s Foe: Helping Homeless KidsMay 06, 2013
LifeWorks is an Austin nonprofit that provides needy families and individuals with support services like affordable housing, education and counseling. Full Story
Photos from the Save Texas Schools RallyFeb 25, 2013
Photos from the Save Texas Schools Rally at the State Capitol, a demonstration for more funding and less testing in Texas' public schools. Full Story
Anti-Federal Sentiment Dominates Discussion of Texas Oil and Gas IndustryJan 10, 2013
The newest member of the Texas Railroad Commission, Christi Craddick, took to the podium at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s big Austin policy confab [...] Full Story