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Democrats Vow to Fight, Kill Dan Patrick’s Bathroom Bill
Pro-LGBT Houston Lawmakers Discuss Lieutenant Governor's Anti-Transgender Proposal
One Democratic state lawmaker pledged Wednesday to “fight like hell” against Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s anti-transgender bathroom bill, while anoth...Read More
Planned Parenthood Ouster Leaves Waco Cancer Patients Without Services
According to a finalized list of BCCS clinics for the 2016-17 fiscal year, obtained Wednesday by the Observer, at least one area of the state where Planned Pare...Read More
How Jonathan Stickland Faceplanted on Anti-Abortion Legislation
The hapless champion of conservative principles, Rep. Jonathan Stickland, ruined the chances of two sweeping new abortion restrictions, making it a successful w...Read More
Rep. Sarah Davis Becomes First Texas GOP Lawmaker to Back Gay Marriage
Rep. Sarah Davis (R-West University Place) expressed support for same-sex marriage Thursday, becoming the first Republican state lawmaker in Texas history to p...Read More
Texas House Gives Preliminary OK to Abortion Restrictions for Minors
The Texas House gave preliminary approval late Wednesday night to House Bill 3994, which changes the legal process set up for minors seeking an abortion. The bi...Read More
House Committee Takes on the Enemy: Public Lobbyists
Lobbyists who represent governmental entities have become villains at the Capitol—on Thursday, a committee heard testimony on an attempt to contain them....Read More
The Mystery of the Trial Lawyer-Funded Group Backing Tea Party Candidates
Balance PAC claims to have provided costly media services to candidates who've never heard of the group.
Democratic astroturf group Balance PAC, otherwise known as "Texans 4 Justice," claims to provide media services to candidates who've never heard of it....Read More
Banishing the Breast Cancer-Abortion Link Draws Bipartisan Support
Pro-lifers were geared up and ready for a fight in the House State Affairs Committee today on HB 2945, but they needn't have worried. The bill proposes to amend...Read More