2017 Texas Legislature Archives - San Antonio Report

Texting Ban Among More Than 650 New Texas Laws That Take Effect Today

by Morgan Smith September 1, 2017January 31, 2020

Hundreds of new state laws will go into effect Friday, including a statewide ban on texting while driving and lower fees for handgun licenses.

New Law Means Harvey’s Victims Shouldn’t Wait to File Insurance Claims

by Bekah McNeel August 28, 2017January 31, 2020

Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’ Appears To Be All but Dead in Special Session

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune August 11, 2017

Texas House Approves ‘Compromise’ City Annexation Bill

by Kirby Wilson August 11, 2017January 31, 2018

Bobby Turner and Andre Agassi of Turner Agassi watch as a class takes place at KIPP Cevallos. Photo by Scott Ball.

Charter School Facilities Funding: Put a Roof Over Their Heads

by Inga Cotton July 30, 2017July 30, 2017

Area residents protest while San Antonio City Council considers an annexation plan.

For Better or Worse: Two Days, Two Decisions Touch San Antonio

by Robert Rivard July 30, 2017December 5, 2019

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

The Senate Chamber in the capitol building in Austin will be the site of a special legislative session in July.

Find Out Who Represents You Ahead of Special Session

by Emily Royall July 15, 2017August 18, 2017

State Senator José Menéndez (D26) speaks at a press conference titled "Bottom Line: Business Beyond Bathrooms" at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Business & Tech

Sen. Menéndez, Industry Leaders: Bathroom Bill is a ‘Job Killer’

by Shari Biediger July 14, 2017July 15, 2017

(From left) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Joe Straus.

Special Session Looms, For Better or Worse

by Robert Rivard July 9, 2017December 5, 2019