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Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht Named Chair of National AI Task Force
A criminal justice policy group has announced that former Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) Chief Justice Nathan Hecht will chair a new task force in an effort to “develop standards and evidence-based recommendations for the integration and oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system.” The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) announced on
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Child Gender Modification Ban
In a 6 to 3 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has found that a Tennessee law barring gender modification treatment for minors does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and “satisfies rational basis review.” The ruling came down along political lines, with each of the three liberal
SCOTUS Tosses Texas’ Legal Challenge to NRC’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage License
Texas and other plaintiffs lacked legal standing to intervene in the federal government’s approval of a spent nuclear fuel interim storage license to an Andrews County facility, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided 6 to 3 in favor of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in their lawsuit against the State of Texas,
Trump Polling Firm Finds Bipartisan Opposition to Banning THC Products in Texas
Senate Bill (SB) 3, a ban on the manufacture, possession, and sale of certain consumable THC products in Texas, is among the most contentious pieces of legislation to pass during the 89th Session. While the bill has less than a week for Gov. Greg Abbott to act upon it, new polling has been released that
Texas Attorney General Paxton Requests Execution Date in Robert Roberson Death Row Case
Death row inmate Robert Roberson’s execution has been delayed on multiple occasions over the course of the past year, but now, Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that the Anderson County District Court set a new date. The update on the status of Roberson’s execution was provided by his attorney, who has also filed a
Texas House Amendment to Senate Bill Could Impact Tarrant County Reappraisal Plan
An amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 973 during its third reading in the Texas House of Representatives may impact the reappraisal plan that the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) adopted last fall. SB 973, authored by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) and sponsored in the House by Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington), allows for certain images and information
Texas AG Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into 33 Alleged Noncitizen Voters
Texas has opened investigations into 33 alleged noncitizens who voted in the November 2024 general election, following Secretary of State (SOS) Jane Nelson’s referral of the cases to Attorney General Ken Paxton. After Nelson gained access to a federal citizenship database, which she used to cross-reference the voter rolls, her office reported on June 5
A Ride to Hooper’s Restaurant in Kingsland
Words and photos by Steven Ehle My wife, Lu, and I love riding our motorcycle along the backroads of Texas, where we often discover hidden treasures. Our journeys are simple; we select quaint towns that are two to four hours away, discovering great restaurants, local shops, and museums during our travels. Our latest adventure took
Texas GOP Signals Looming Push, Potential Lawsuit Over Closed Primaries
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is on a collision course with the State of Texas, and perhaps towards a legal fight over closing the party’s primary. Over the weekend, the Texas GOP’s State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) amended its Rule 46, which was adopted at the 2024 state convention. × This page requires Javascript.
Thousands Rally in Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protest at Texas Capitol
“No Kings” protesters descended on the Texas State Capitol this weekend to rally against President Donald Trump and his administration. “No Kings” Protest Sign in front of Texas State Capitol (The Texan/Cameron Abrams) Over five million people are estimated to have participated in these protests across the country over the weekend, according to the American Civil
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Application of State Religious Services Clause in Local Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has issued an opinion covering the scope of the Texas Religious Services Clause and the extent to which it applies to governmental actions that directly prohibit or limit religious services. In 2023, members of the Lipan-Apache Native American Church sued the City of San Antonio, alleging that its actions
Seven Steps To Cleaning Saltwater Reels
Saltwater fishing can be incredibly rewarding, but salt is brutal on your gear. Without proper care, your reels can corrode, seize up, or suffer irreversible damage. Cleaning your reels after every saltwater trip is essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it properly: 1. Gather Your Supplies Before you begin, make sure you
