Perry Comes Out Against a Statewide Smoking Ban
The conservative side of Rep. Charles Perry finally came out as he said he would vote against a statewide smoking ban. Keep reading to see Chad's thoughts on the issue.
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Expanded Gambling in Texas? The Odds Don’t Look Good
56% of Texans want expanded gambling. Keep reading to find out Chad's thoughts.
LFN Poll of the Day
Should Texas have a statewide school property tax? Read more to vote and comment.
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.
LFN Poll of the Day
Should Texas businesses use the e-verify system to check the work/immigration status of workers? Keep reading to vote and comment.
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
LFN Poll of the Day
Should Sonograms be mandatory or optional for women seeking abortions? Read more to vote and comment.
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.