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Understanding short-barrel firearms and why Texas is considering loosening regulations
Read full article: Understanding short-barrel firearms and why Texas is considering loosening regulationsThis controversial bill, running alongside House Bill 259, aims to remove these compact weapons from the prohibited list, sparking a heated debate on Second Amendment rights.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Police departments are utilizing drones more when responding to crime scenes
Read full article: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Police departments are utilizing drones more when responding to crime scenesThe Bellaire Police Department has received FAA approval to start using drones for crime scene responses, sparking important conversations about privacy.
Changes coming to Texas law in 2025; here’s how they could affect you
Read full article: Changes coming to Texas law in 2025; here’s how they could affect youStarting January 1, 2025, Texas will implement several legislative changes, including the elimination of annual safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles under House Bill 3297, though emissions testing may still be required in certain counties.
Safe gun storage laws in Texas, what to know about safely storing weapons
Read full article: Safe gun storage laws in Texas, what to know about safely storing weaponsWith the ongoing civil trial against the parents of the accused Santa Fe gunman, questions about safe firearm storage laws in Texas have resurfaced. In 2018, Dimitrios Pagourtzis fatally shot eight students and two teachers, sparking a debate on parental responsibility and gun safety. Texas law mandates that firearms must be stored securely to prevent access by children. Learn more about the legal requirements and what steps you can take to ensure your firearms are safely stored.
Memorial area bookstore files lawsuit against Texas ‘book ban’ law, calling it unconstitutional
Read full article: Memorial area bookstore files lawsuit against Texas ‘book ban’ law, calling it unconstitutionalA local bookstore is sounding the alarm on a Texas book rating law that it calls unconstitutional.
23 new Texas laws went into effect today. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: 23 new Texas laws went into effect today. Here’s what you need to know.Twenty-three new Texas laws go into effect this Saturday. Signed into law during the 87th Texas Legislative session, the new laws affect property valuations, third-party delivery services, law enforcement funding reductions, tax breaks for religious organizations and more.