GOP election bills moving swiftly through Texas Senate
The panel discusses the remarks of State Senator, John Whitmire, speaking in opposition to Senate Bill 990; which would eliminate countywide voting on Election Day. Other election related bills that passed this week include eliminating the Harris County elections Administrator position, stricter rules on mail-in ballots and criminal penalties attached restrictions.
The panel discusses the remarks of State Senator, John Whitmire, speaking in opposition to Senate Bill 990; which would eliminate countywide voting on Election Day. Other election related bills that passed this week include eliminating the Harris County elections Administrator position, stricter rules on mail-in ballots and criminal penalties attached restrictions.
HB 2127 may have a bigger impact on everyday lives than any other bill this session
HB 2127 pre-empts nearly all locally approved regulations and replaces them with a uniform state-wide standard State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) says he is streamlining the economic playing field and preventing activists from pushing social agendas. Opponents say the bill prevents communities to solve local issues with local solutions .
HB 2127 pre-empts nearly all locally approved regulations and replaces them with a uniform state-wide standard State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) says he is streamlining the economic playing field and preventing activists from pushing social agendas. Opponents say the bill prevents communities to solve local issues with local solutions .
Texas Senate approves bill eliminating faculty tenure
The panel discusses the recent approval made by the Texas senate to abolish ?faculty tenure? and policy standards regarding ?diversity, equity, and inclusion? on public university campuses.
The panel discusses the recent approval made by the Texas senate to abolish ?faculty tenure? and policy standards regarding ?diversity, equity, and inclusion? on public university campuses.
One medical marijuana bill passes in Texas House
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the one marijuana related bill that is moving through the legislature and the hopes that a second bill will also. House Bill 1805 increases the amount of THC and allows for greater relief for chronic pan sufferers House Bill 218 would bar the arrest of and lower the criminal penalty for Texans in possession of an ounce or less of pot.T
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the one marijuana related bill that is moving through the legislature and the hopes that a second bill will also. House Bill 1805 increases the amount of THC and allows for greater relief for chronic pan sufferers House Bill 218 would bar the arrest of and lower the criminal penalty for Texans in possession of an ounce or less of pot.T
Families of Uvalde victims call for gun control legislation
The panel discusses the request from family members of the children who lives were taken during the Uvalde-Robb Elementary school massacre, for law makers to increase the age limit from 18 to 21 in order to legally purchase a firearm.
The panel discusses the request from family members of the children who lives were taken during the Uvalde-Robb Elementary school massacre, for law makers to increase the age limit from 18 to 21 in order to legally purchase a firearm.
Gov. Abbott draws line-in-the-sand on school choice
The panel discusses Governor Abbott's decision making on school choice.
The panel discusses Governor Abbott's decision making on school choice.
Campaign "Brew-HAHA"
The panel discusses Dylan Mulvaney's post and how conservatives are starting to boycott Budlight.
The panel discusses Dylan Mulvaney's post and how conservatives are starting to boycott Budlight.
Race for City Controller heats up
The panel discusses the race for City Controller heating up.
The panel discusses the race for City Controller heating up.
Governor Abbott plans to pardon Daniel Perry
The panel discusses Governor Abbott pledge to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry.
The panel discusses Governor Abbott pledge to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry.
Harris County Attorney suing Texas Attorney General
The panel discusses a Harris County Attorney is suing a Texas Attorney General to keep election records closed.
The panel discusses a Harris County Attorney is suing a Texas Attorney General to keep election records closed.
SB-16 approved in senate on strict party-line vote
The panel discusses the approval of SB-16 and how critics say the bill is overly vague and will prevent discussion.
The panel discusses the approval of SB-16 and how critics say the bill is overly vague and will prevent discussion.
Culture War raging at state capitol
The panel discusses the culture war raging on at the state capitol; where senate republicans have so called "critical race theory".
The panel discusses the culture war raging on at the state capitol; where senate republicans have so called "critical race theory".
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Is Underfire
The panel discusses Justice Thomas underfire for accepting and not reporting luxury vacations.
The panel discusses Justice Thomas underfire for accepting and not reporting luxury vacations.
Spring Branch ISD sends alarming letter to parents
The panel discusses recent issues at Spring Branch ISD that have surfaced.
The panel discusses recent issues at Spring Branch ISD that have surfaced.
Texas Senate passes restrictions on drag performance bills - What's Your Point?
The panel comments on recent legislation in the Texas Senate imposing additional restrictions on drag shows and blocking funding from municipal libraries if they participate in any form of performers dressing as the opposite sex, all with criminal penalties attached.
The panel comments on recent legislation in the Texas Senate imposing additional restrictions on drag shows and blocking funding from municipal libraries if they participate in any form of performers dressing as the opposite sex, all with criminal penalties attached.
Texas Senate pushes teacher raises and school choice bills though to House What's Your Point?
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
Court ruling creates uncertainty over access to abortion pill
A quick discussion on the late Friday ruling about access to the abortion pill by federal judge in Texas.
A quick discussion on the late Friday ruling about access to the abortion pill by federal judge in Texas.
The arrest and arraignment of former President Donald Trump
Surprisingly some agreement among the panel as they discuss the 35 felony counts Donald Trump is facing and how this might impact the 2024 election.
Surprisingly some agreement among the panel as they discuss the 35 felony counts Donald Trump is facing and how this might impact the 2024 election.
Metro ridership over the years
Recent report shows Houston mass transit ridership is down but as the panel points out there have been a lot of changes in the city over the past 20 years and perhaps there's more to Metro's service to the city than daily ridership.
Recent report shows Houston mass transit ridership is down but as the panel points out there have been a lot of changes in the city over the past 20 years and perhaps there's more to Metro's service to the city than daily ridership.
Slowing gentrification, City Council approves conservation districts
In an effort to slow rapid change in Houston's historic neighborhoods some communities are embracing the idea of becoming a conservation district. Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the pros and cons of the concept.
In an effort to slow rapid change in Houston's historic neighborhoods some communities are embracing the idea of becoming a conservation district. Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the pros and cons of the concept.