Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in prison
Daniel Perry, the Austin Uber drive who claimed he shot an armed protester in self-defense, was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison. The What's Your Point? panel weighs in on if they think Gov. Greg Abbott will still intervene on his behalf.
Daniel Perry, the Austin Uber drive who claimed he shot an armed protester in self-defense, was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison. The What's Your Point? panel weighs in on if they think Gov. Greg Abbott will still intervene on his behalf.
Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns
An investigation authorized by Texas House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan found now-former Rep. Bryan Slaton lured a 19-year-old aid to his Austin apartment, illegally served her with large quantities of alcohol and then engaged in sexual relations. In what was the first vote of its kind in nearly a century, the full House voted 147-0 to expel Slaton.
An investigation authorized by Texas House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan found now-former Rep. Bryan Slaton lured a 19-year-old aid to his Austin apartment, illegally served her with large quantities of alcohol and then engaged in sexual relations. In what was the first vote of its kind in nearly a century, the full House voted 147-0 to expel Slaton.
Online sports betting measure passes Texas House
A measure to put online sports betting on the November ballot for a statewide vote needed the support of 100 Texas House members, and it passed with 101. While it's a major step forward, internet wagering still faces hefty headwinds in the more conservative Texas Senate.
A measure to put online sports betting on the November ballot for a statewide vote needed the support of 100 Texas House members, and it passed with 101. While it's a major step forward, internet wagering still faces hefty headwinds in the more conservative Texas Senate.
Bill to mandate expedited procedures for public information requests
For those who cover your government and how your tax dollars are being used, access to public records is an essential tool. However, officer holders have been increasingly unwilling to comply with Texas law and adopting delay tactics. SB 1579, Senator Paul Bettencourt's legislation, would mandate expedited procedures for responding to public information requests and impose daily fines on city, county and state agencies for bad faith suppression of information that the public has the legal right to review.
For those who cover your government and how your tax dollars are being used, access to public records is an essential tool. However, officer holders have been increasingly unwilling to comply with Texas law and adopting delay tactics. SB 1579, Senator Paul Bettencourt's legislation, would mandate expedited procedures for responding to public information requests and impose daily fines on city, county and state agencies for bad faith suppression of information that the public has the legal right to review.
One-on-one with Houston mayoral candidate Robert Gallegos
In November, the citizens of Houston will select a new leader. Longtime council member Robert Gallegos believes he's best equipped for the job.
In November, the citizens of Houston will select a new leader. Longtime council member Robert Gallegos believes he's best equipped for the job.
Donald Trump responds to civil trial verdict and war between Russia, Ukraine
A jury in a civil trial found former President Donald Trump liable on Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. He responded to the verdict during a CNN town hall. He also claimed that if he were president, he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours.
A jury in a civil trial found former President Donald Trump liable on Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. He responded to the verdict during a CNN town hall. He also claimed that if he were president, he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours.
Processing immigrants arriving at the southern border
Even if every undocumented individual arriving at the border surrenders to federal authorities, the Biden administration does not have the sheltering facilities in place to house them. The only alternative is to process and release them on a promise that they will contact immigration authorities at some point in the future. The What's Your Point? panel weighs in on immigration processing.
Even if every undocumented individual arriving at the border surrenders to federal authorities, the Biden administration does not have the sheltering facilities in place to house them. The only alternative is to process and release them on a promise that they will contact immigration authorities at some point in the future. The What's Your Point? panel weighs in on immigration processing.
Texas counties declare state of emergency over immigration
Multiple Texas counties have issued disaster declarations in the face of an unprecedented influx of undocumented foreign nationals, which is putting pressure on their local law enforcement, healthcare safety nets, public schools, indigent food aid and affordable housing. In the past, immigration and border security have been purely federal responsibilities.
Multiple Texas counties have issued disaster declarations in the face of an unprecedented influx of undocumented foreign nationals, which is putting pressure on their local law enforcement, healthcare safety nets, public schools, indigent food aid and affordable housing. In the past, immigration and border security have been purely federal responsibilities.
Immigration law enforcement as Title 42 public health order ends
The Biden administration says the COVID-era Title 42 will be replaced by enforcement of Title 8, which carries the potential for criminal prosecution, deportation and a five-year ban on re-entry.
The Biden administration says the COVID-era Title 42 will be replaced by enforcement of Title 8, which carries the potential for criminal prosecution, deportation and a five-year ban on re-entry.
Mass shooting at Texas outlet mall
The panel reacts to the latest mass shooting in Texas that occurred at a Dallas area outlet mall in Allen, Texas this weekend.
The panel reacts to the latest mass shooting in Texas that occurred at a Dallas area outlet mall in Allen, Texas this weekend.
A copy of the ten commandments in every Texas classroom
Critics see the measure as a blatant erosion of the separation between church and state while supporters see the commandments as universal moral truths which can help our young people better lead successful, productive lives.
Critics see the measure as a blatant erosion of the separation between church and state while supporters see the commandments as universal moral truths which can help our young people better lead successful, productive lives.
Ted Cruz has a competitor in the U.S. Senate race
U.S. Representative Colin Allred, a Dallas area Democrat has announced his run against Senator Ted Cruz. What's Your Point? host Greg Groogan poses the question to the panel - Does Colin Allred have what it takes to break a statewide democratic losing streak that's more than a quarter century long?
U.S. Representative Colin Allred, a Dallas area Democrat has announced his run against Senator Ted Cruz. What's Your Point? host Greg Groogan poses the question to the panel - Does Colin Allred have what it takes to break a statewide democratic losing streak that's more than a quarter century long?
California Reparations
The California Reparations Task Force formally recommended that the state offer payments of up to $1.2 million to every qualifying Black resident. The nine-member panel called on the state to offer its Black residents a formal apology in addition to the payments. These recommendations will be sent to the California legislature.
The California Reparations Task Force formally recommended that the state offer payments of up to $1.2 million to every qualifying Black resident. The nine-member panel called on the state to offer its Black residents a formal apology in addition to the payments. These recommendations will be sent to the California legislature.
The 2% solution over election ballot paper
SB 1993 which passed easily through the Texas Senate, will require Harris County, and only Harris County, to fully repeat any election in which 2% or more of total polling places run out of ballot paper. GOP election judges say the November 2022 ballot shortages in Harris County were intentional.
SB 1993 which passed easily through the Texas Senate, will require Harris County, and only Harris County, to fully repeat any election in which 2% or more of total polling places run out of ballot paper. GOP election judges say the November 2022 ballot shortages in Harris County were intentional.
One on one with Harris Co. District Attorney Kim Ogg
Greg Groogan talks with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg about a variety of topics including the reduction in backlogged cases, crime statistics in Houston, and the on-going obligation to attack serious corruption among police and elected officials.
Greg Groogan talks with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg about a variety of topics including the reduction in backlogged cases, crime statistics in Houston, and the on-going obligation to attack serious corruption among police and elected officials.
Houston sees a 27% drop in homicides
HPD Chief Troy Finner told city council, "People are coming together. We are safer than we were last year, and we are never satisfied.? Finner said both violent crime and the overall crime rate declined as well. The panel discusses whether that top is a trend or a temporary blip in the statistics, and despite the numbers do Houstonians feel any safer?
HPD Chief Troy Finner told city council, "People are coming together. We are safer than we were last year, and we are never satisfied.? Finner said both violent crime and the overall crime rate declined as well. The panel discusses whether that top is a trend or a temporary blip in the statistics, and despite the numbers do Houstonians feel any safer?
Suspect in mass shooting had been deported 4 times
Francisco Oropesa snuck back across the border at least one more time, .managing somehow, in the interim, to illegally acquire a powerful semi-automatic rifle, which he used to massacre five innocent neighbors in Cleveland, Texas. The panel discusses immigration and violence in Texas.
Francisco Oropesa snuck back across the border at least one more time, .managing somehow, in the interim, to illegally acquire a powerful semi-automatic rifle, which he used to massacre five innocent neighbors in Cleveland, Texas. The panel discusses immigration and violence in Texas.
Troops to the border
The expiration of Title 42 has President Biden sending 1500 troops to the border and experts raising alarm bells as a surge of illegal immigration is expected in the coming week. Border Patrol estimates 7,000 crossings a day.
The expiration of Title 42 has President Biden sending 1500 troops to the border and experts raising alarm bells as a surge of illegal immigration is expected in the coming week. Border Patrol estimates 7,000 crossings a day.
Biden & Trump dealing with allegations and investigations will it effect votes for either candidate?
In the week Joe Biden announces officially for the 2024 campaign comes word that federal prosecutors apparently are preparing to formally charge the president's son with at least one felony. Will another DOJ probe change the election or will it be Trump vs. Biden - the sequel?
In the week Joe Biden announces officially for the 2024 campaign comes word that federal prosecutors apparently are preparing to formally charge the president's son with at least one felony. Will another DOJ probe change the election or will it be Trump vs. Biden - the sequel?
Texas GOP elected leaders plan to reign in "rogue" District attorneys - What's Your Point?
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"..