Texas
Texas county becomes 7th to take steps to outlaw abortion
Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 8:00 am EDTWed Apr 16, 2025 - 5:05 pm EDT (Live Action) — On Tuesday, the Commissioners’ Court of Shackelford County, Texas, passed an ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion trafficking within the…
Texas May Change Law That Prevents Lawfare
A handful of laws are making their way through the Texas Legislature that could exacerbate the use of malicious lawfare to silence unwanted speech. Texas passed the so-called Texas Citizens Participation Act in 2011. This was…
Bishop Strickland issues urgent letter as Texas hospital may withdraw life support from baby
Tue Apr 15, 2025 - 6:55 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Joseph E. Strickland issued a public statement today in support of Baby Elaine Wren, an infant currently hospitalized in Texas and dependent on a breathing apparatus.…
Gloves Come Off in Paxton-Cornyn GOP Senate Contest in Texas
The most contentious Senate contest of 2026 is shaping up to be between two Republicans. Since Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared his run to unseat Sen. John Cornyn, who has represented the Lone Star State since 2002,…
Why nuclear energy developers are suing federal regulators
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)—the federal body that regulates America's nuclear power plants—has long been criticized for stunting domestic nuclear power production with stringent regulations. Nuclear energy…
Hawaii County tells homeowner his 38-year-old house is actually illegal
Happy Tax Day (if any tax day can be happy) and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's stories include: Single-stair reform takes a big step forward in Austin, Texas. Parking reform advances in Washington.…
Texas town becomes 71st ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in nationwide pro-life initiative
Sat Apr 12, 2025 - 8:00 am EDTFri Apr 11, 2025 - 12:13 pm EDT (Live Action) — On April 8, the City Council of Mullin (pop. 196), located in central Texas, became the 71st city in the nation to pass an ordinance declaring…
Massachusetts took custody of five children after doctor reported parents for not vaccinating baby: report
Fri Apr 11, 2025 - 11:19 pm EDT FITCHBURG, Massachusetts (LifeSiteNews) — The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is under fire for taking custody of five children after a pediatrician reported their…
Mississippi is ditching its income tax. Other states should follow.
After months of politicians fighting, Mississippi has joined a small club of nine other states in passing legislation eliminating the state income tax—an outcome that will benefit Mississippians and hopefully encourage other…
Texas AG Launches 2026 Primary Challenge of GOP Sen. Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced this week his long-expected 2026 Senate primary challenge against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Both politicians cast long shadows in the Lone Star State. In his…
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