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New Measure Would Ban Sale of Obscene Devices in Family-friendly Stores

New Measure Would Ban Sale of Obscene Devices in Family-friendly Stores

by Valerie Muñoz | Dec. 12, 2024 | State

After conservative activists voiced their concerns, one lawmaker has filed a measure that, if passed, would ban sex toys from family-friendly retailers. State Rep.-elect Hillary Hickland (R-Belton) has filed House Bill 1549 to allow the sale of obscene devices only in...
Incoming Lawmaker Files Legislation to Allow Death Penalty for Sex Crimes Against Children

Incoming Lawmaker Files Legislation to Allow Death Penalty for Sex Crimes Against Children

by Valerie Muñoz | Nov. 20, 2024 | State

An incoming Republican lawmaker has filed a measure that would increase criminal punishment for trafficking and sexual offenses against children. House Bill 1391 by State Rep.-elect Andy Hopper would allow the death penalty as a possible punishment for sex crimes...
State Rep. Cole Hefner Gains Challenger for House District 5

State Rep. Cole Hefner Gains Challenger for House District 5

by Soli Rice | Nov. 3, 2023 | Decision Texas, East Texas, Local

A former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel is seeking a rematch against the incumbent Texas state representative for House District 5 in northeast Texas. Dewey Collier is a “constitutional conservative” who served in the army for over 25 years. Although he lost his...

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