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The Texas Legislature’s Chainsaw Massacre

In the name of “liberty,” Senate Republicans are hacking down local rules protecting trees — except when they’re making exceptions for themselves.

by Forrest Wilder

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Governor Abbott’s Beef with Tree Ordinances Has Its Roots in a Pecan Tree He Destroyed to Build a New Home

by Naveena Sadasivam

30 Days of Horror: Greg Abbott Calls Texas Legislature Back for Summer Session

by Kolten Parker

Worst. Legislature. Ever. How Did We Get Here?

by Christopher Hooks

May 26, 2017

Special Session Edition: Dan Patrick Locks the Legislature in a Bathroom Stall

Dan Patrick is forcing a special session to get his bathroom bill passed.

by Christopher Hooks

Jun 03, 2015

Goodbye, 84th Texas Meh-gislature

by Christopher Hooks

Sen. Wendy Davis speaks with other Democrats before beginning her attempt to filibuster Senate Bill 5. Jun 28, 2013

Filibuster Drama Shows Side of Texas Rarely Seen

In abortion fight, a new Texas—young, urban, diverse—made itself heard.

by Dave Mann and Forrest Wilder

Children hanging out

Inside this month's print issue

Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy

A riveting new book about foster care and adoption exposes just how the state lost six kids to out-of-state mothers who murdered them.

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