Reigning in "rogue" District Attorneys
State leaders have expressed concern over some Texas District Attorneys "announcing" that there are some state laws they just won't prosecute in their jurisdiction. House Bill 17 would allow citizens from a given jurisdiction - Travis County for instance - to file a "removal petition" against the district attorney...and have that claim heard by an outside judge. The proposal passed by the Texas House lists as actionable misconduct "categorically refusing to prosecute criminal offenses under state law"..
State leaders have expressed concern over some Texas District Attorneys "announcing" that there are some state laws they just won't prosecute in their jurisdiction. House Bill 17 would allow citizens from a given jurisdiction - Travis County for instance - to file a "removal petition" against the district attorney...and have that claim heard by an outside judge. The proposal passed by the Texas House lists as actionable misconduct "categorically refusing to prosecute criminal offenses under state law"..
Limiting foreign ownership of Texas land
Senate Bill 147 by Republican Lois Kolkhorst was intended to help support national security, but after a large backlash from Asian Americans, the version of the bill that passed is most softer tahn the bill that was originally filed.
Senate Bill 147 by Republican Lois Kolkhorst was intended to help support national security, but after a large backlash from Asian Americans, the version of the bill that passed is most softer tahn the bill that was originally filed.
School safety bill moves through Texas House
House Bill 3 requires an armed security guard on the campus of every public and open-enrollment charter school in the state. The first-year price tag for this additional campus protection is $1/6 billlion. Will schools have the funding to maintain this mandate?
House Bill 3 requires an armed security guard on the campus of every public and open-enrollment charter school in the state. The first-year price tag for this additional campus protection is $1/6 billlion. Will schools have the funding to maintain this mandate?
Talarico proposal to distribute state?s multi-billion dollar surplus
The panel discusses the plans of State Representative James Talarico, outlining his proposal to distribute a chunk of the state?s multi-billion dollar surplus back to Texans that are struggling to make ends meet.
The panel discusses the plans of State Representative James Talarico, outlining his proposal to distribute a chunk of the state?s multi-billion dollar surplus back to Texans that are struggling to make ends meet.
County Administrator Dave Berry announces resignation
The panel discusses County Administrator Dave Berry, announcing his resignation for a job in the renewable energy industry.
The panel discusses County Administrator Dave Berry, announcing his resignation for a job in the renewable energy industry.
The tragedy of being in the wrong place at the wrong time
The panel discusses the seven people shot over a week?s span for what is deemed to be them simply being ?in the wrong place, at the wrong time?.
The panel discusses the seven people shot over a week?s span for what is deemed to be them simply being ?in the wrong place, at the wrong time?.
Tension building between GOP in both Texas chambers
The panel discusses the overflow of tension between the republican leaders of both chambers as they overview the best options of the state?s multi-billion dollar surplus to property owners.
The panel discusses the overflow of tension between the republican leaders of both chambers as they overview the best options of the state?s multi-billion dollar surplus to property owners.
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.