Past Contributions

• Courtroom Battle Begins on Abortion Sonogram Law

  By Chris Hooks July 6, 2011

  Opposing legal teams presented arguments at the first courtroom hearing on Texas' new abortion sonogram law on Wednesday, and U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks said he hoped to rule by September on whether the measure could take effect. Full Story 

• Texplainer: What are the State's Events Trust Funds?

  By Chris Hooks July 5, 2011

  Hey, Texplainer: What are the State Comptroller’s Events Trust Funds, and how do they work? Full Story 

• Group Asks For Injunction Against Sonogram Law

  By Chris Hooks July 1, 2011

  The Center for Reproductive Rights, a national abortion rights advocacy group, filed a motion Thursday in U.S. District Court to postpone implementation of Texas’ recently signed abortion sonogram bill. Full Story 

• Updated: Senate Committee Votes Out Smoking Ban

  By Chris Hooks June 20, 2011

  Senate lawmakers pushed a ban on smoking in public places out of committee this afternoon, sending it to the full upper chamber for a vote. Full Story