Iris Poole

Iris Poole

Iris Poole is a 2021 Texas Scorecard Fellow from Round Rock. She is freedom-loving and had an early interest in liberty and politics.
Asset Forfeiture Reform Fails to Go the Distance
Asset Forfeiture Reform Fails to Go the Distance
Both the Republican Party of Texas platform, as well as the Texas Democrat Party platform, call for the end of civil asset forfeiture before a...
Bill to Loosen Firearm Suppressor Laws Goes to Governor’s Desk
Bill to Loosen Firearm Suppressor Laws Goes to Governor’s Desk
"According to the CDC study, even a normal, healthy person who is repeatedly exposed to impact noise will sustain permanent hearing loss."
When Will 2022 Primary Elections Take Place?
When Will 2022 Primary Elections Take Place?
“The delay in the primary is good for conservative challengers and bad for incumbents. The longer a challenger has to communicate to voters, the more...
Texas Legislature Bans Hypnosis Use in Investigations
Texas Legislature Bans Hypnosis Use in Investigations
“DPS has developed more advanced interview and interrogation techniques that yield better results.”
Abbott’s Latest Executive Order: No Mask Mandates in Public Schools
Abbott’s Latest Executive Order: No Mask Mandates in Public Schools
“Texans—not government—should decide their best health practices, which is why masks will not be mandated by public school districts or government...
Democrat Lawmaker Censured by Democrats for Supporting Constitutional Carry
Democrat Lawmaker Censured by Democrats for Supporting Constitutional Carry
While most Texas Democrats have favored gun control, opponents argue criminals don’t follow the law or abide by the restrictions, which causes harm...
Ted Cruz Criticizes Democrats on So-Called ‘Ghost Guns’
Ted Cruz Criticizes Democrats on So-Called ‘Ghost Guns’
"It's a name that is intended to scare people. It's designed to make people think that certain firearms are more dangerous than others, that certain...
Critical Race Theory Ban Watered Down in Texas House
Critical Race Theory Ban Watered Down in Texas House
With author Steve Toth’s blessing, Democrats added a litany of amendments to alter the bill.
Baby Tinslee Defying Odds in Battle With 10-Day Rule
Baby Tinslee Defying Odds in Battle With 10-Day Rule
"Tinslee’s life is a miracle, and she proves that every day! Look at this evidence and see for yourself how she is improving."
Limitation of No-Knock Raids Approved by State House
Limitation of No-Knock Raids Approved by State House
Both the Texas Republican and Democrat party platforms call for limiting the use of no-knock warrants.
Critical Race Theory Ban Postponed in the House
Critical Race Theory Ban Postponed in the House
"The bill tackles a number of educational tactics feared by some Republicans to be nascent trends in the classroom, such as ‘action civics,' overly...
Mask Requirement Removed in Texas House
Mask Requirement Removed in Texas House
In the Senate, visitors are still required to submit to a COVID test or show proof of vaccination.