SB 1362 Passes Key Committee, But the Battle to Ban Red Flag Laws is Far From Over

By Chris McNutt Texas is on the verge of striking a major blow against red flag gun confiscation laws, as Senate Bill 1362 (SB 1362) was successfully voted out of the Senate State Affairs Committee without amendment on Monday. But while progress is being made in the Senate, the battle is far from over—because the Texas […]

Free Speech Under Fire: Gag Act Threat Looms as Phelan’s Meme Bill Advances in Austin

By Chris McNutt In 2023, the Texas House faced a grave threat to free speech with House Bill 1585, also known as the “Gag Act”. Authored by Republican Representative Charlie Geren, the bill sought to silence grassroots groups by banning discussions of politicians’ voting records unless organizations complied with burdensome reporting requirements. Had it passed, the […]

Kyle’s Law: A Battle for Self-Defense Rights in Texas

Texans who cherish their Second Amendment rights have their eyes locked on the Texas Capitol, where House Bill 170, also known as Kyle’s Law, was scheduled for a critical hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee. Filed by Representative Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), Kyle’s Law would deliver crucial […]