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Outboard Power Gets Even Better
Outboard engine manufacturers never sit still for long, and the 2025 Miami International Boat Show provided plenty of evidence. What’s hot and what’s new? Here are the cool goodies we saw. The Honda M300 McLaren outboard was the talk of the show. The most surprising thing that came to light was Honda’s latest project. Teaming
Texas Legislature Weighs Options to Cope With Influx of Data Centers, Other Large Loads
The Texas power grid isn’t as big of an issue as it was the last two sessions, but the Texas Senate still has something up its sleeve in dealing with the influx of large loads like data centers and cryptocurrency miners. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates its electricity load will grow to
Senate Bill Would Grant Texans ‘Exclusive Property Right’ to DNA
Texas has a law on the books that regulates how “direct-to-consumer” genetic testing companies can collect, use, and share genetic data while affirming an individual’s property rights over their DNA. Now, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) has introduced legislation explicitly stating that a person has an “exclusive property right” over their DNA and sets criminal and
Texas Lawmakers Aim to Supplant Delaware as Corporate HQ Hub With New Pro-Business Bill
In the wake of a Delaware judge’s controversial ruling that blocked Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion shareholder-approved pay package, Texas lawmakers are moving to unseat Delaware as the premier corporate headquarters destination in the U.S. by crafting a more enticing legal climate — hoping to lure companies that might follow Musk’s lead to rehome
FCC Chief Investigating Allegations Google Discriminated Against Texas Faith-Based Media Company
New Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr announced he will be investigating allegations that Google’s YouTube TV is discriminating against conservative and faith-based content after receiving a complaint from the chairman of a Texas-based media outlet. “These concerning allegations come at a time when American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented – and unacceptable – surge
Texas Senate Bill Would Prohibit Changing Sex on Birth Certificates to Conform to Gender Identity
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing this week where the discussion and debate centered on birth certificates and the ability to amend an individual’s sex based on gender identity. Senate Bill (SB) 406, introduced by Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), seeks to regulate how biological sex is recorded by prohibiting future changes to
Texas Congresswoman, ‘Crimmigration’ Lawyers Discuss Deportation Evasion at Virtual Town Hall
A Texas congresswoman held a virtual town hall on February 20 with Texas immigration lawyers, advising illegal aliens on how to avoid deportation and obtain green cards, specifically as a criminal offender or as a domestic abuse victim. She also criticized the recently passed federal Laken Riley Act and the current presidential administration’s border security
200 New Illegal Immigration Federal Cases Filed in South Texas
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) has released information on “nearly 200” cases that have been filed regarding illegal immigration, with “almost 100” of those including charges of “illegal re-entry” into the U.S. Of those cases, many charged have previous felony convictions regarding narcotics, violent crimes, and other immigration offenses.
Texas Wins 2024 Governor’s Cup, Abbott Outlines Five-Year Economic Growth Plan
Texas was recognized as the number one state in attracting the most new business entities for the 13th year in a row, with Gov. Greg Abbott touting the state’s year winning the annual Governor’s Cup award and introducing the state’s five-year plan for continued economic growth. There were a total of 1,368 projects across the
Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act Reintroduced
The Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act was reintroduced to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) are leading the reintroduction in the House, while Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) are sponsors in the Senate. The bill, touted by conservation groups
A Deep Dive On Mako Sharks
The mako is the fastest shark in the sea and one of the most mysterious. They have recently received full protection from harvest and are the subject of a major study at the Center for Sporfish Science & Conservation at the Harte Institute in Corpus Christ, TX. Do a deep dive on makos with Dr.
Where Do You Think Next TX Record Trout Will Come From?
Carl “Bud” Rowland’s speckled trout from 2002 has stood as the Texas state record trout for 23 years. Caught on fly in the Lower Laguna Madre, the 37-inch behemoth weighed in at a jaw-dropping 16 pounds. But as we move further into 2025, anglers across the Texas coast are left to wonder: Will the record
