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House Lawmakers Pass Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn
The measure criminalizes the possession and production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Woman Sues Texas Lottery After $83.5 Million Jackpot Withheld
The anonymous woman, who won the $83.5 million jackpot in February, said she has not yet received the massive payout.
Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal.
House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits
The execution of the bill is dependent on receiving a waiver from the USDA.
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Lawmaker Makes Good on Promise, Files Legislation to Ban Drag Shows for Children
In the wake of the Texas comptroller’s office investigating a Plano bar and restaurant for hosting an explicit drag show in front of children, legislators are continuing to push bills that would put an end to the issue. State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R–Royse City) has...
TX-23: Rep. Gonzales’ New Challenges
For the second time this week, a Republican has come forward to announce a GOP primary challenge to two-term Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio). Last week, the incumbent was censured by the Texas Republican Party for taking certain issue positions relating to gun...
Frisco ISD Trustee Denies Harassment Charge
A 16-year-old from Brownsville, Texas, filed a complaint against Frisco Independent School District Trustee Marvin Lowe for “sexually harassing” the student. The unnamed student’s complaint alleges that Lowe sexually harassed them and made them feel “unsafe” after...
Judge Rules Texas Won’t Fund Civil Defense Attorneys for Illegal Aliens
A Texas judge has ruled against state-funded civil defense attorneys for illegal aliens. As part of Operation Lone Star—Texas’ border security effort—the state is obligated to provide lawyers for illegal aliens charged with criminal matters when they are found to be...
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Age Restrictions for Pornography
As minors are increasingly struggling with exposure to pornography, legislation has been filed a bill to make it harder for children to access. House Bill 3570 by State Rep. Nate Schatzline (R–Ft Worth) introduces requirements that force websites with pornographic...
Surge of Illegal Aliens Costs Texas Taxpayers $13.4 Billion Annually
A new study reveals that the invasion at the southern border is costing Texas taxpayers nearly $13.4 billion a year. The analysis from the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) found the crisis at the border is costing taxpayers nationwide $182 billion...
Texas House Votes to Honor LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
The Texas House of Representatives is continuing its pattern of passing controversial resolutions, voting unanimously to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transexual chambers of commerce. House Resolution 155 by El Paso Democrat State Rep. Mary Gonzales —a...
Y’All Answered: Keep Daylight Saving Time?
This coming Sunday, daylight saving time will begin – which means "springing forward" clocks. The practice has come under criticism from a variety of perspectives. Yesterday, we asked readers if Texas should end the "spring forward / fall back" practice. Do you want...
Legislation Protects Landowners’ Use of Force
Farmers and ranchers in Texas would be permitted to use deadly force against intruders under legislation filed this week by a Republican member of the Texas House. State Rep. J.M. Lozano (R–Kingsville) filed House Bill 3605 to secure Texans’ rights as landowners to...