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40 Massage Parlors Closed in Texas Since Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Law
Legislation passed during the 88th Legislative Session has led to 40 busts uncovering illicit activity in massage parlors across the state. Nineteen six-month emergency closure orders have been issued to massage establishments across the state due to suspected human trafficking, thanks to state Rep. Ben Bumgarner’s (R-Flower Mound) House Bill (HB) 3579, which gave
Federal Judge Blocks Portions of Texas SCOPE Act
Texas’ Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act has again been partially blocked after a Texas judge preliminarily enjoined it due to a lawsuit challenging the law. Austin District Court Judge Robert Pitman has granted a motion for a preliminary injunction against provisions in the SCOPE Act, writing that “even accepting that Texas has
Gov. Abbott Lists ‘Texas Cyber Command’ as Emergency Item for State Legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address several days ago, outlining his priorities for the 89th Legislative Session and listing his emergency items, which included an unexpected addition — the creation of a Texas Cyber Command. “We must deploy cutting edge capabilities to better secure our State,” Abbott declared. × This page
A Look At Bonefish & Tarpon Conservation
Here’s a look at some of the 2024 conservation work of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. Bonefish Spawning Site Research and Protection Following the groundbreaking discovery of a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) in the Upper Keys in April of 2023, BTT continued to work with state and federal partners in 2024 to ensure that the
Arrests Made For Illegal Nilgai Hunts
Texas Game Wardens arrested a local hunting outfitter and two others for illegally guiding nilgai hunts on private property. The suspects used airboats and thermal optics to take clients on hunts for the exotic animals, operating a sophisticated scheme and profiting from illegal activity. The individuals have been charged with hunting exotic animals without landowner consent, theft of
Emergency Products, School Choice, Parliamentary Inquiries: This Week in the Texas Legislature
The first week of February is when things in the Texas Legislature, starting off with the initial pleasantries and, in this case, a speaker’s competition, usually start to happen. That’s specifically true this week in two of the three connected channels. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read subscription information,
Attorney General Paxton Issues Legal Opinion on Student Athletes Going through a” Gender Transition”
At the demand of Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, the attorney general of Texas has requested an opinion regarding individuals who have undergone “gender change” and their participation in public school activities. The University Interscholastic League’s ( UIL ) legal obligations under the Texas Education Code regarding “illegal steroid use” are detailed in the
Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill Establishing Statewide Dangerous Dog Registry
If determined to be dangerous by an animal control authority, dogs in Texas would be registered under a statewide “dangerous dog” registry alongside proof of the owner’s liability insurance and other information, per a bill introduced by state Rep. Liz Campos (D-San Antonio). House Bill (HB) 2325 would establish a collaboration between animal control authorities
Felony Charges for Harris County Judge Hidalgo’s Former Chief to be Dismissed in Intervention Deal With Texas Attorney General
A prosecutor with the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) agreed to dismiss felony charges of Misuse of Official Information pending against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s former Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis on Thursday. Triantaphyllis has also been given a pretrial intervention contract for the felony charge of Tampering with a Record that
‘Universal’ School Choice Bill Passes Texas Senate, Faces Upcoming Test in House
The Texas Senate passed its school choice proposal after a lengthy debate among members, featuring arguments from across the political spectrum that highlighted both strong support and deep concerns over the bill’s potential impact on public education. The vote at the end of the evening was 19 ayes to 12 nays to pass Senate Bill
Efforts to Legalize Gambling in Texas Face Senate Roadblock After Gaining Ground in 2023
The long road toward the legalization of gambling in Texas pits a legislative obstacle against a supportive populace, backdropped by what has been a blitz of millions of dollars and hundreds of lobbyists. For a couple of sessions now, offices within the Texas Capitol have been beset by lobbyists hired by Las Vegas Sands, Caesars
Lawmakers File Texas Constitutional Amendment to Remove Legislature’s Authority to Regulate Firearms
Two nearly identical House Joint Resolutions (HJR) filed by two state representatives would omit the Texas Legislature’s ability to regulate the bearing of arms in the state through an amendment to the Texas Constitution. Rep. Andy Hopper (R-Denton) filed HJR 93 on November 14, 2024, while Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) filed HJR 127
