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Texas Lawmakers to Decide if Event Ticket Buyers Can Sell or Give Away Tickets or Not

Rob Snyder — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:52:46 +0000

Texas lawmakers will mull whether tickets for concerts, sports or any other major event are personal licenses or personal property. If they are found to be a license, then tickets would be admittance only for the person who purchased and was assigned them. If they are personal property, then those buying tickets can either resell [...]

March of Dimes Representatives to Visit Texas Capitol Wednesday

Cole Shooter — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:21:18 +0000

The group plans to show their support for critical congenital heart disease screening and other key issues.

David Guenthner From Texas Public Policy Foundation Says School Finance Trial In Texas Legislature Is Far From Over [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:22:28 +0000

On the Tuesday edition of The Chad Hasty Show, David Gunthener from the Texas Public Policy Foundation talked with Chad Hasty about the latest coming out of the Texas legislative session.

Bill Filed to Have the Texas Legislature Meet Every Year

Chad Hasty — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:26:56 +0000

Should the legislature meet every year? One Texas Representative thinks so.

13 People You Should Follow on Twitter in 2013- Texas Edition

Chad Hasty — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:06:28 +0000

Who should you be following on Twitter in 2013? Check out Chad's list of 13 for Texas.

Should Texas Allow Open-Carry for Handguns? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:30:43 +0000

Take today's KFYO Poll of the Day.

Chad's Morning Brief: Back From Vacation, Supreme Court & Gay Marriage, & More

Chad Hasty — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:29:23 +0000

Here is today's Morning Brief from Chad Hasty.

Texas Health Care Funding Battle Likely in Legislature

Cole Shooter — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:16:14 +0000

Texas Health and Human Services Commission has asked for $6.7 billion extra in the upcoming budget, but some state legislators have pledged to maintain a total budget increase cap of $7 billion.

Should the State of Texas Ban Sanctuary Cities? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:45:16 +0000

Take today's KFYO Poll of the Day.

Lubbock-Area State Representative Charles Perry Appointed to Committee on Sequestration Response

Cole Shooter — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:10:56 +0000

According to a press release from Straus’ office, “The impending sequestration would trigger across-the-board reductions in defense and non-defense spending, putting thousands of Texas jobs at risk.”

John Frullo Chosen for Texas House Committee on Manufacturing

Cole Shooter — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:43:33 +0000

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus today created the Interim Committee on Manufacturing, which will recommend ways that the Legislature can help strengthen the manufacturing sector in Texas.

Guest Opinion: GOP Battle Brewing Over Property Taxes

Rob Snyder — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:04:30 +0000

Michael Quinn Sullivan has released a new commentary over the issue of property taxes and the Texas Legislature. You can read it online at KFYO.com

State Rep. Charles Perry Wants Education Reform

Rex Andrew — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:41:45 +0000

"We haven’t done our job there for the past ten years and it’s time to fix that.”

Chad's Morning Brief: National Review Endorses Ted Cruz, Planned Parenthood Battle in Texas, & More

Chad Hasty — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:20:21 +0000

Ted Cruz gets a big endorsement, Planned Parenthood battle in Texas, and more in today's Morning Brief.

Rep. John Frullo: About 20% of Human Trafficking Goes Through Texas

Rex Andrew — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:38:50 +0000

“About 20% of all human trafficking at some point goes through Texas.”

Should the Castle Doctrine in Texas be Repealed? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:49:03 +0000

What do you think about the Castle Doctrine?

Chad's Morning Brief: Obamacare Could Go Down, Castle Doctrine in Texas Under Attack, and More

Chad Hasty — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:30:12 +0000

Obamacare could be struck down, Castle Doctrine in Texas under fire and more in today's Morning Brief.

Chad's Morning Brief: Texas Redistricting Maps, Tuesday's Primary Results, Ohio School Shooting & More

Chad Hasty — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:13:01 +0000

What the discussion should be about regarding the Ohio School shooting, Texas redistricting maps, AZ & MI voted, & more in today's Morning Brief.

Chad's Morning Brief: Joe Straus Endorses Romney, Perry May Run for Re-Election & More

Chad Hasty — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:40:04 +0000

Read Chad's Morning Brief for the issues you'll hear about during Lubbock's First News.

Chad's Morning Brief: Texas Sized Primary Disaster, STAAR, & More

Chad Hasty — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:40:17 +0000

Read Chad's Morning Brief for the issues you'll hear about during Lubbock's First News.