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Texas Senate Approves ‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Denying Bail to Illegal Aliens Facing Felony Charges
Three bail reform measures filed by Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) and prioritized by both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sailed through the Texas Senate with bipartisan support Wednesday, including a proposal that would require judges to hold illegal immigrants charged with felony crimes without bail. “Across Texas, and specifically in Harris County,
Texas Senate Weighs Creating of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) is keen on establishing a first-of-its-kind financial reserve for the State of Texas focused on Bitcoin. Senate Bill (SB) 21, one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities, would create a fund outside the state treasury and run by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts that “serves the public purpose of
Texas Senate Weighs Creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) is keen on establishing a first-of-its-kind financial reserve for the State of Texas focused on Bitcoin. Senate Bill (SB) 21, one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities, would create a fund outside the state treasury and run by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts that “serves the public purpose of
Tarrant County District Attorney Seeks Attorney General’s Opinion on School District Detachment
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells, on behalf of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, is seeking the Texas attorney general’s (AG) opinion for “clarification on the procedural requirements for a school district engaging in the detachment process.” Keller Independent School District (ISD) has recently been discussing plans and options for detaching a western portion of
Strip Baits for Flounder
There was a time before soft plastics and add-on scents were used to increase your chances of catching fish, when flounder sharpies would strive to perfect their prowess with strip baits. When livies couldn’t be procured these were the ticket to success, and many anglers would make up several bags of strips for the freezer
‘Texas Teacher Bill of Rights’ With Pay Raises Filed in Senate
Gov. Greg Abbott made a point of talking about teacher pay raises in his 2025 State of the State address, and now the Texas Senate has filed legislation to address the issue. Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), who also filed the upper chamber’s school choice proposal, has proposed Senate Bill (SB) 26, otherwise known as the
West Texas County Reports Rising Measles Cases in Recent Weeks
Once thought to be a dormant disease, Texas has experienced a recent uptick in measles cases among school-age children. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported in early February about six cases of measles that had been identified in Gaines County, which is located in rural West Texas along the New Mexico border.
Texas Proposes Land Ownership Ban for Certain Foreign Entities
The Texas Senate has wasted no time tackling priority legislation during the 89th Legislature Session, the latest being a bill to “protect key and natural resources” by restricting who can own land in Texas. “Stopping Foreign Adversaries’ Land Grabs” or Senate Bill (17) is a piece of legislation, proposed by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and
Elk Range Expands In Tennessee
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helped the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) add two tracts totaling 1,322 acres to the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The Laurel Fork project lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachian elk range just south of the Tennessee-Kentucky border about 55 miles north of Knoxville. “This effort meets
Dan Patrick, Matthew McConaughey Want $500 Million for Film Incentives, Texas House Less Keen
In a unique moment in legislative history, the names Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Billy Bob Thornton, Renee Zellwegger, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are colliding in an effort to usher in a new era for the Texas film industry with the help of public dollars. A Texas Senate priority bill hopes to set
Fishing Tackle Online: Buyer Beware
These days we buy more and more stuff online, and that includes everything from bucktails to basic boats. Sometimes we walk away with what looks like super-sweet deals, too, and we hear from our fishing buddies about all the great stuff they found at half off. But, is buying fishing tackle online all it’s cracked
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Requiring Insurance to Cover ‘Detransition’ Services
Health insurance companies would be required to cover medical gender transition reversal services, per a new proposal introduced in the Texas Senate, tapping back into one of last session’s hottest debates. State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1257 on February 13, one of the first of its kind in the state intended
