Legal and political challenges continue to threaten Austin’s multibillion-dollar light rail project that voters approved in 2020.

Critics say House Bill 229, which has gone to the governor, discriminates against trans people, but the full effect remains to be seen.

If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.

The proposal would require counties who opt for hand counts to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

Texans For Lawsuit Reform and pro-voucher groups are also spending millions.

In a statement, Biedermann said the point he was trying to make was that leaders “selectively punish impropriety.”

Berry, who will face Ellen Troxclair in the runoff, was one of 19 Austin officers accused of using excessive force on people demonstrating against police brutality in 2020.

The fast-growing region likely will see a considerable number of new state and federal lawmakers after the 2022 election. And in many cases, they will be representing districts whose boundaries have significantly shifted.

Within hours, Flores got the endorsement of Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, who is vacating the seat to run for land commissioner, and then Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate.