Texas Lawmaker Wants You to Buy Insurance For Your Dog
Should Texans be forced to buy insurance for their dogs? One lawmaker thinks so. Keep reading to find out who and to get Chad's thoughts.
Texas Politics
Frullo and Landtroop Big Winners on Committee Assignments
On Wednesday, our area Representatives found out which committees they had been placed on. The result was a mixed bag for West Texas. Read more to find out Chad's thoughts on how West Texas lawmakers did.
Dist. 84 Rep. John Frullo on LFN [AUDIO]
Representative John Frullo joined Chad and Rex on Lubbock's First News and discussed the State of Texas. 02/10/2011
The Texas House Finally Receives Committee Assignments
After about month in session Texas House Speaker Joe Straus finally fulfilled his major obligation of setting committee assignments. Read more to find out what I think about assignments for the South Plains' three representatives.
Changes Planned to Sonogram Bill
One of the most talked about pieces of legislation in Austin is Senate Bill 16, which would require doctors to display a sonogram to a woman seeking an abortion. This bill is undergoing some changes, but read more to why Chad thinks this could still be a good bill.
District 83 Rep. Charles Perry on LFN [AUDIO]
State Rep. Charles Perry joined Chad an Rex on Lubbock's First News to discuss issues affecting the state of Texas. 2/09/2011
Pratt on Texas Morning Update February 7, 2011 [AUDIO]
Gun legislation update and some good news. Pratt on Texas Morning Update from February 7, 2011 sponsored by 21st Century Satellite.
Does Affirmative Action Have a Place in College Admissions Standards?
Today, the AP covered a story regarding a ruling on UT-Austin Admission Standards. Read the story and what I think about the University of Texas' actions after the jump.
Payday Lending May be Expensive, but Should Government Intervene?
The Lubbock City Council is asking the state to add more regulation to high-interest payday lenders, and some members have even mentioned zoning these businesses out of the less affluent areas of the city. Find out why the buck should stop far before the council's dais.
The Lone Star Nanny State
Personal freedoms and private businesses are coming under attack in Texas, and it's not only coming from the people you'd expect. An article that came out on Tuesday claims that 70% of Texans favor a state-wide smoking ban. Now, lawmakers have unveiled legislation to ban smoking in indoor work places, including bars and restaurants. Who's behind this push? Click ahead to see.