Twelve bars had their permits pulled over the weekend in “Operation Safe Open.”
COVID-19
Lawmakers on Abbott Mask Order: ‘Tyranny, Plain and Simple’
“The Governor needs to stop playing games.”
Democrats Take Texas Vote-by-Mail Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
After dropping their losing case claiming fear of the coronavirus is a disability, Texas Democrats focus their fight for universal vote-by-mail on age discrimination.
Commentary: Governor, May I?
Here’s the thing: the governor does not make law, and this virus disaster does not change that.
Texas Scorecard Radio (June 18, 2020)
State Sen. Bob Hall stops by to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott’s contact tracing contracts. “There’s never a right time or right way to do the wrong thing.”
Lawsuit Filed Against Abbott Over Shutdown Orders, Contact Tracing
Will Attorney General Ken Paxton defend Abbott’s contact tracing program against allegations it violates the First and Fourth Amendments?
Central Texas Officials Upset They Can’t Imprison Unmasked Citizens
When discussing their latest coronavirus “orders,” the officials said they wished the governor would let them fine and imprison unmasked citizens.
Commentary: Education and the Culture of Fear
Will any of the proposed “solutions” take care of kids and help them learn at the same time?
Company That Won Texas Contact Tracing Contract Celebrates LGBTQ Ruling
Though the Texas Legislature has rejected past efforts to create a protected class of individuals based on sexual behavior, the CEO of MTX Group applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Texas AG Warns Again: Don’t Mislead About Vote-by-Mail Laws
Paxton says criminal sanctions are possible for officials who falsely advise to voters that they can “check the disability box” and claim fear of the coronavirus as a reason to vote by mail.