Supreme Court Puts Texas Abortion Law on Hold
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with Texas abortion providers and temporarily put on hold a ruling that would have closed about half of the state’s abortion facilities. Full Story
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Gay Rights Activists: Fight is Only Just Getting Started
Now that same-sex marriage is legal, gay rights activists are setting their sights on pushing for more protections for LGBT people. In front of the Texas Capitol, activists on Monday vowed to target discrimination in areas including employment and housing. Full Story
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![Gay rights activists held a demonstration on Monday, June 29, 2015, in front of the Texas Capitol. The event came a few days after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to make same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Speakers at the event included (from left) Cleo DeLeon, Chad Griffin, Jim Obergefell, Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes, Rebecca Robertson and Kathy Miller.]()
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Benefits Should Follow Same-Sex Marriages
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling establishing the constitutional right to same-sex marriage, public employers are now figuring out how and when spouses of married gay employees will start receiving benefits. Full Story
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Video: Supporters in D.C. React to Marriage Ruling
People from all over the country gathered in front of the Supreme Court awaiting its historic decision on same-sex marriage. After the court’s 5-4 ruling, gay marriage supporters reacted with joy. Full Story
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Supreme Court: Gay Marriage Bans Are Unconstitutional
Handing gay rights advocates a monumental victory, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that marriages between couples of the same sex cannot be prohibited by states, a decision that overrides Texas’ ban on gay marriage. Full Story
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![Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss of Plano at an LBJ Library press conference celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015. Holmes and Phariss had sued Texas over its same-sex marriage ban.]()
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Texting Bill's Demise a Victory for Tea Party Freshmen
It was a mostly new cast of characters in the Texas Senate, a chamber historically ruled by seniority, that flexed its political muscle to stop a statewide texting-while-driving ban this year. Full Story
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Abbott's Office Promised Help to Major Donor
A major donor to Gov. Greg Abbott sought and received help from the office of the governor after complaining that Democrats and their top contributor were on the verge of defeating a controversial bill insurance companies wanted. Full Story
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Paxton to County Clerks: Wait for Direction on Gay Marriage Ruling
If the Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants county clerks to hold off on issuing marriage licenses to such couples until his office has given them direction. Full Story
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Video: Health Care and the 84th Legislature
Full video of my conversation about health care and the 84th Legislature with state Reps. Donna Howard, D-Austin; Susan King, R-Abilene; and J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville Full Story
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Rep. Scott Turner Not Running for Re-election
State Rep. Scott Turner, the Frisco Republican who unsuccessfully ran for speaker this year, has decided not to seek re-election. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Voters in Sync With Lawmakers — Sometimes
Texas voters are all for tax cuts, but not necessarily the same ones legislators prefer, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Emails Provide Rare Glimpse Into Gov. Greg Abbott's World
Dozens of emails obtained by the Tribune provide a rare peek into the private deliberations of Gov. Greg Abbott. The emails paint a portrait of a chief executive more interested in the nitty-gritty of state policy than what’s known of his predecessor. Full Story
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In First Session, Abbott Kept Drama at Bay
Gov. Greg Abbott, who took office in January as an enigma to even Capitol veterans, has ended his first session with a reputation as a thoughtful behind-the-scenes player with a less aggressive approach than his predecessor had. Full Story
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With Education Vetoes, Abbott Nods to Tea Party
The conservative wing of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's party wasn't thrilled with his first legislative session, objecting most notably to his "godless" pre-kindergarten plan. But Abbott seems to be mending fences by vetoing two measures the Tea Party disliked. Full Story
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Texas Balking as Federal Climate Rules Loom
Come August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may require Texas to cut 200 billion pounds of carbon emissions over the next two decades. Top Republican officials still won’t confirm whether Texas will flout those rules — an option that some critics call risky. Full Story
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The New Laws of the 84th Legislative Session
As of Monday, any bills that passed the Texas House and Senate this year and escaped Gov. Greg Abbott's veto pen are now law. Check out our Texas Legislative Guide to see all the bills that made it through. Want to see a list of the vetoed bills? We have that, too. Full Story
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Abbott OKs Ousting Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed off on a budget provision that will oust Planned Parenthood from a state cancer screening program for low-income women. Full Story
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Abbott Wields Veto Pen in Final Days of Decision Period
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued 42 vetoes in the aftermath of the 84th legislative session. Full Story
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Law Increasing Unemployment Taxes Gets Abbott's Signature
The new law will give tax breaks to a small group of businesses but slightly increase taxes across the rest of the state. Full Story
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5th Circuit Won't Halt New Texas Abortion Restrictions
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a request from Texas abortion providers to temporarily put on hold a ruling that could leave Texas with nine abortion facilities. Full Story
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