Five Facts About New Texas Driver’s Licenses

Texas is releasing new driver’s licenses and identification cards. What does that mean? Is yours defunct?  Here are the basics you need to know. 1. They...

Asst. Texas AG Loses Job After Spreading QAnon Conspiracy Theories, Racism

After inciting violence and spreading QAnon conspiracy theories, racist and transphobic comments on social media, Nick Moutos is no longer working in the Texas...

Heat tensions rising in state jails and prisons

A bill that would have tackled high temperatures at state jails and prisons has been eviscerated and replaced with a cost study.  HB 936...

16-year-old Shot to Death at Gates Owned Apartment Complex as He Champions Permitless Carry

Another killing took place outside an apartment complex owned by Rep. Gary Gates. On Wednesday night, a 16-year-old boy was killed after two different...

Cornyn Backs Bill to Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing During Shutdown

Texas Senator John Cornyn is backing new legislation aimed to keep food assistance flowing during the ongoing...

Dade Phelan Rollin’ The Dice On Gambling Expansion

House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), says he doesn't have a problem with casinos, agreeing with Governor Greg Abbott’s wishes to legalize sports betting and...

Steve Allison doesn’t believe hard-working Texans deserve a better life

Hard-working Texans are struggling to find stability, but the stagnant minimum wage is hindering their efforts to earn a decent living.

86th #txlege Report Card: Ethics

Ethics: F Ethics reform legislation in this year's session of the Texas Legislature was an exercise in window dressing. Even though lawmakers curbed some of...

A Look at Homeless Youth Attending Public Schools in Texas

Teenager years are a critical time of self-growth for developing interests and skills that influence most people for the rest of their life. These...

Jeff Leach Won’t Protect Our Children

Politicians offer thoughts and prayers, and pledge that they will do whatever they can to ensure that this will “never happen again,” but public focus on the incident inevitably fades, and nothing changes.
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