John Cornyn FANS First Act

Business

John Cornyn takes aim at predatory ticket sales practices with proposed FANS First Act

Posted on · The Republican senator from Texas met with Houston's professional sports teams Wednesday to discuss his proposed federal legislation, which he said would combat price gouging and increase transparency in the resale ticket market.

Houston Matters

Respect for Child Survivors Act (Jan. 13, 2023)

Posted on · We learn about a recently passed law that aims to change the way child victims are treated during FBI investigations into human trafficking or child abuse claims. And we learn about the origins of some well-known superstitions.

Politics

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Run For Attorney General Against Ken Paxton

Posted on · Bush made his challenge official Wednesday evening during an event at a downtown Austin bar. Former President Donald Trump said last week that he would issue an endorsement in the race "in the not-so-distant future."

Criminal Justice

Activists And Lawmakers Call On Texas Leaders To Condemn The Rise Of Racism Against Asian Communities

Posted on · A national group monitoring violence and discrimination against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities has logged almost 4,000 incidents during the pandemic. Six of the eight people killed in the Atlanta area Tuesday were of Asian descent, raising suspicions of a hate crime.