88th Legislative Session Archives - San Antonio Report

University Health System intends to purchase land in Selma, Texas near Retama Park.

Gambling proponents unveil new plan to legalize casinos in Texas

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

If state lawmakers agree, Texas voters will have the final say on whether the state will expand gambling and casinos this November.

Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 29, 2023January 27, 2023

Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Abbott says in inauguration speech Legislature will prioritize budget surplus, schools and power grid

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Schools calling for a new funding system after COVID-19 upended finances

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Phelan addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ, gun, casino legislation in Texas House

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

Texas Senate votes to take up redistricting again

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: (Left to right) Texas state Reps. Ray Lopez, D-San Antonio, Donna Howard, D-Austin, Lina Ortega, D-El Paso, and Chris Turner, D-Arlington, talk in the House chamber before the start of the 87th Legislature's third special session at the State Capitol on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Following a second special session that saw the passage of controversial voting and abortion laws, Texas lawmakers have convened at the Capitol for a third special session to address more of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's conservative priorities which include redistricting, the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds, vaccine mandates and restrictions on how transgender student athletes can compete in sports.

As 88th Legislature convenes, Bexar County and San Antonio have lengthy agendas

by Andrea Drusch January 8, 2023January 10, 2023

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marina Gonzales.

Fresh off local wins, San Antonio’s Hispanic Chamber sets sights on the Texas Legislature

by Andrea Drusch January 4, 2023January 5, 2023

Texas voters think state leaders ignore most important issues, poll finds

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune December 19, 2022December 19, 2022