The governor, like Republican politicians in other red states where support for legalization is surprisingly strong, does not seem to think it is risky to defy public opinion.
The Texas gubernatorial candidate's interpretation reflects his assumption that opponents of "assault weapon" bans don't care about murdered schoolchildren.
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The 'conscious capitalism' innovator on overregulation, COVID mandates, and why he will be speaking his mind much more freely when he retires.
Lethal drug raids in Louisville and Houston were based on fishy police affidavits that turned out to be fraudulent.
The lawsuit says police in Rosenberg, Texas, have a history of excessive force and unlawful searches, especially against those with medical vulnerabilities.
Despite such attacks, school choice programs find broad support from American parents.
Both laws seek to evade judicial review by delegating enforcement exclusively to private parties.
Taking personal responsibility turns out to be a better idea than putting faith in the state.
Only you can be relied upon to protect you and your loved ones. Ignore anybody who claims otherwise.
It would signal that the transportation future involves decentralization and rapid change rather than Washington-style command-and-control.
Associate Editor Liz Wolfe discusses the political and economic fortunes of both Austin and Miami, plus potential reasons these pastures might not always be greener.
The men, women, and children found dead in a tractor-trailer this week were just the latest casualties of an immigration approach that encourages dangerous journeys.
Such victims are often told they have no right to sue.
Texas taxpayers might be stuck footing the hefty bill for Abbott's busing scheme.
Miami and Austin lured people away from California. But the new tech hubs could end up repeating San Francisco’s mistakes.
"The only thing stopping a hallway of dedicated officers from entering Room 111 and 112 was the on-scene commander who decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children."
You’d think drag brunches are why we’re paying $6 a gallon for gas.
Transparency advocates say police could invoke a notorious loophole that allows them to hide records of deaths in custody and police killings.
Michael Lowe is suing the company in Texas, saying its negligence led to a life-changing ordeal.
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"She was holding back from sharing her story until now."
Politicians respond to often unfounded fears with aggressive laws that interfere with individual and family choices.
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While that impulse is understandable, it can lead to policies that do more harm than good.
The ruling is not a final decision on the merits. But it likely signals that at least five Supreme Court justices believe the law is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit over Timpa's deadly prone restraint, initially blocked by qualified immunity, was revived by the 5th Circuit.
No hollow promise can replace our attachments to our children, spouses, friends, and our own lives.
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Neither expanded background checks nor a federal "assault weapon" ban can reasonably be expected to have a meaningful impact on such crimes.
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The law forces social media firms to host and promote speech they oppose, and would set a dangerous precedent if upheld by the courts.
If you put infants in federal custody, you're obliged to feed them.
Abortion is likely to remain legal in most states, and workarounds will mitigate the effects of bans.
The state claimed she beat a 2-year-old to death. But evidence may show it was the result of a fall down stairs.
Forcing private companies to host speech violates the First Amendment.
Meanwhile in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court delays a planned execution by firing squad.
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The inspections caused great economic harm, and may also have violated the Dormant Foreign Commerce Clause of the Constitution.
The new inspection initiative duplicated screenings that were already being carried out, irking trade officials and truckers—even those who have supported Abbott up until this point.
Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez has yet to explain how this egregious error escaped his notice.
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As Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez belatedly conceded, that charge is explicitly prohibited by the Texas Penal Code.
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Juan Guzman spent nearly six weeks in jail based on unreliable field tests that have resulted in hundreds of other wrongful arrests.
