Law
The U.S. Supreme Court has once again blocked Texas’ controversial social media law
Posted on · The decision came almost three weeks after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the controversial law earlier this month.
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Politics
Texas law banning social media ‘viewpoint discrimination’ reinstated for now
Posted on · House Bill 20 was passed after several conservatives -- most notably, former President Donald Trump -- were banned on social media platforms.
Politics
Texas argues Facebook and Twitter are a ‘modern-day public square’ in defense of censorship law
Posted on · Lawyers for the social media companies say the law, HB 20, is an infringement on their First Amendment rights.
Houston Matters
Why the new Texas social media censorship law was halted — for now (Dec. 3, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Why a new state law related to social media was temporarily halted from taking effect, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Politics
GOP Priority Bail Bill Dies In Texas House After Democrats Walk Out On Voting Bill
Posted on · House Bill 20 would have made it harder for arrestees to get out of jail without cash and limited charitable bail funds’ ability to post bond for people. Gov. Greg Abbott said bail legislation will be included in a special session.