Compromise in Texas bond reform, controversial ICE arrests, and more | What's Your Point?
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What's Your Point? OVERTIME | May 18, 2025
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan extends on the latest on weekly politics.
TX Senate approves bill to shut down the TX Lottery Commission | What's Your Point?
Has luck run out for the scandal-plagued Texas Lotto? Some in the state legislature are saying it's time to close the book.
Sen. Bettencourt looking to close 'disaster loophole' | What's Your Point?
Plugged at the State Capitol. The loophole exploited by Harris County leaders to jack up your local taxes is on the verge of disappearing.
Controversial ICE arrests across the country | What's Your Point?
America's deportation dilemma: when push comes to shove, do Americans want to expel millions of people who pose little risk?
The plague of fentanyl | What's Your Point?
While fewer Americans are dying, the deadly drug is still ending mostly young lives by the tens of thousands.
Cornyn calls for death penalty for illegal immigrants convicted of murder | What's Your Point?
The harshest possible penalty proposed for those who come to this country without permission and then take innocent lives.
No change to clearance rate for crimes in TX since 2008 | What's Your Point?
Lots of crime fighting, but very little progress. A hard look at the stats reveal the bad guys are getting away way too much.
Victim advocates celebrate compromise on TX constitutional amendment | What's Your Point?
After years of stubborn opposition, Texas House Democrats have agreed to allow our state's voters decide whether judges should have the discretion to deny pre-trial bail to defendants that prosecutors prove pose a clear danger to the public if released from custody.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Texas Senate approves legislation to shut down Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Sen. Cornyn files bill to reimburse Texas for border security
The bill would require the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to reimburse states for border security actions taken after Jan. 20, 2021, including construction of a border wall, surveillance of the border and arrests of those entering the country illegally.
Texas Senate committee debates nearly $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
Supreme Court hears arguments over birthright citizenship: What to know
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.