2017 legislative session Archives - San Antonio Report

Trey Martinez Fischer opposes imcumbent Diana Arévalo for Texas House Seat District 116.

Former Legislator Martinez Fischer Touts Experience in Challenging Rep. Arévalo

by Edmond Ortiz February 16, 2018February 15, 2018

District 116 State Rep. Diana Arévalo is facing a stiff primary challenge from the lawmaker who held the seat before her, Trey Martinez Fischer.

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley and San Antonio Police Chief William McManus stand behind Austin Mayor Steve Adler on the steps of the state Capitol on July 25, 2017.

Law Enforcement Comes out Against Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2017

Gov. Greg Abbott makes his campaign announcement at Sunset Station.

It’s Abbott’s Special Session, but SA Lawmakers Have their Own Plans

by Bekah McNeel July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Gov. Greg Abbott prepares to deliver his State of the State address, flanked by (l.-r.) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, state Sens. Donna Campbell, R-San Antonio, and Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and House Speaker Joe Straus.

Analysis: A Testy Trio of Texas Leaders, Taking Shots

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune June 14, 2017

Austin Mayor Steve Adler testifies during a House committee hearing over a bill that would pre-empt local regulations on ride-hailing companies on March 16, 2017.

City Leaders, Advocates Criticize Abbott for Special Session Agenda

by Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2017

Gov. Abbott Calls Special Session on Bathrooms, Abortion, School Finance

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2017June 7, 2017

Casa Rio from E. Commerce Street Bridge. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Business & Tech

‘Discriminatory’ Legislation Negatively Affects Local Tourism Industry

by Casandra Matej May 28, 2017March 1, 2019

An Alamo Heights I.S.D. bus passes Alamo Heights High School on Broadway.

Business & Tech

Doing the Math on Early School Start Dates

by David Teel May 23, 2017May 23, 2017

Analysis: The Eyes of Texas Reveal a Legislative Opening for Social Conservatives

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2017May 14, 2017

Analysis: Texas Legislature Flushing Sanctuaries, from Cities to Bathrooms

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 3, 2017May 2, 2017