Featured 3395
Texas Supreme Court Issues Robert Roberson Opinion Concerning Separation of Powers
The case of death row inmate Robert Roberson, which received increased attention due to Texas lawmakers successfully delaying Roberson’s execution, has received another update — this time from the Texas Supreme Court. Different factions within the Texas House of Representatives have taken opposing sides on the issue, with a coalition of members including Reps. Joe
Chinese Land Ownership, Border Security, Gender Privacy: Legislative Filing Opens in Texas
Texas legislators and legislators-to-be set a new record on the first day of pre-filing Tuesday, filing 1,500 bills for the 2025 session. Among those filed, none of which are yet priorities in either chamber, are various border-related proposals, the revival of a high-profile social issue, and the much-discussed prohibition against hostile nations from purchasing Texas
Man Charged With Hunter Harassment
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited a subject for alleged hunter harassment on Oct. 28 in Vermilion Parish. Agents received a complaint on Oct. 24 from a resident of Gueydan about his neighbor shooting a shotgun and revving up an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on multiple days while he was deer hunting.
TPWD Commission Makes Big Moves On Oysters
At its Nov. 7 meeting in Corpus Christi, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) adopted Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) rule changes to clarify and refine current program rules. The commission also voted to temporarily close two oyster restoration areas in Galveston Bay to help protect the reefs and support oyster recovery. Cultivated Oyster Mariculture
South Dakota’s John Thune Elected U.S. Senate GOP Majority Leader Over Texan John Cornyn
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) won the race for U.S. Senate GOP leader in a closed-door vote on Wednesday morning, a position that will become the chamber’s majority leader in January. Thune defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on a second ballot. According to reports, the first round of voting went: 23 for Thune, 15 for Cornyn,
Trump Taps Former Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe for CIA Director
Former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has been selected to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. “From exposing fake Russian collusion to be a Clinton campaign operation, to catching the FBI’s abuse of Civil Liberties at the FISA Court, John Ratcliffe has
Hurry Up and Wait: Texas House Speaker Race Gains Post-Election Steam
The phones are buzzing and speculation is mounting in the race for Texas House speaker. Almost as soon as the dust settled on the election last Tuesday did the angling behind the scenes accelerate, maneuvers that had partially paused as voters decided who would have a say in this backroom leadership fight. Republicans gained two
GOP Judicial Victories in Harris County Spurred by Business Community’s Massive $18 Million Push
The top Republican vote-getter in Harris County wasn’t anyone near the top of the GOP ticket last Tuesday. Instead, it was a black-robed candidate for an obscure but pivotal court named David Schenck. The three Republican candidates for the Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) — one-half of the state’s bifurcated court system alongside the Texas
School Choice, Other Education Bills Filed for Upcoming 2025 Legislative Session
Education will be a top priority for Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott heading into the 89th Legislative Session, with a number of important education-related bills submitted on the first day of filing. Topping the list is Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and his “Texas Parental Empowerment Act of 2025.” House Bill (HB) 212 is
Texas Sues Department of Justice Over Federal Trump Investigation Documents
Texas sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday attempting to preserve all records pertaining to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President-elect Donald Trump. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint on November 8 requesting specific records from Smith’s investigation, including “all Communications from any current or
Democrat John Bryant Enters Texas House Speaker Race
A second Democratic candidate for Texas House speaker emerged Tuesday as state Rep. John Bryant (D-Dallas) filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission. Bryant is the most tenured freshman in the building as he returned to the Legislature in 2023 after a 40-year hiatus. He served five terms previously from 1974 to 1983. Bryant left
Reds Love These Rocky Locations
If you target redfish, chances are you already know that riprap can be an an excellent area to find them. All riprap, however, is not created equal. The next time you’re looking at miles and miles of rock-covered shoreline or jetty walls and wondering where to start, keep these fish-attracting factors in mind. A 10
