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New Mexico Lawmakers Move to Regulate AI, Raising Questions About Innovation and Overreach
New Mexico lawmakers have proposed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance transparency and protect civil rights. Supporters argue it addresses potential biases and accountability issues, while critics warn it could hinder innovation and competitiveness. The bill faces scrutiny as stakeholders debate the balance between regulation and progress in AI technology.
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Texas Law Enforcement’s AI Surveillance Boom Raises Transparency and Accountability Questions
A Texas Observer investigation reveals concerns over law enforcement’s use of AI surveillance tools like Tangles, which allows data collection without warrants. Critics argue it expands government surveillance without safeguards or accountability. With millions spent and limited results, the debate highlights the need for transparency and clear standards governing such technologies.
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Texas Senate 2026: Cornyn Faces a High-Risk Primary as MAGA vs. Establishment Battle Tests GOP Hold
The 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas features incumbent Republican John Cornyn against challengers Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt amid deep GOP divisions. Key election dates are set, with a potential runoff expected. Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico aim to capitalize on Republican infighting, though Texas’s history favors the GOP.
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Innocent Life Lost on a Houston Bus Sparks Renewed Debate Over Crime and Accountability
A 25-year-old woman was killed while riding a Houston METRO bus after two repeat offenders allegedly opened fire on each other, exposing hard questions about probation failures, reduced bonds, and why crimes tied to known violent offenders so often fade from national attention.
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Texas Breaks with the ABA: Supreme Court Takes Control of Law School Accreditation
The Texas Supreme Court’s decision to end the 42-year reliance on the ABA for law school accreditation marks a significant shift in legal education oversight. Texas, now the first state to implement this change, hopes to enhance competition while maintaining educational standards and accessibility, impacting the national legal landscape.
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Who Is Running for Governor of Texas in 2026?
The 2026 Texas gubernatorial election is set for November 3, 2026, with party primaries scheduled for March 3, 2026 and potential runoff elections on May 26, 2026. The candidate filing deadline closed on December 8, 2025, locking in a crowded but largely settled field. With Texas remaining one of the most politically significant states in…
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Louisiana Supreme Court Steps In as East Baton Rouge Family Court Faces Renewed Scrutiny
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed an independent judge in a child custody case involving Katherine Diamond, amid claims of bias and procedural issues causing delays in her visitation rights. This intervention highlights due-process concerns in family court and may signal needed reforms against longstanding issues within the judicial system.
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Policing Taste or Policing Thought? Texas, Teachers, and the Free Speech Line
A lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over teacher discipline following Charlie Kirk’s assassination raises a difficult but necessary question for conservatives: where does condemning political violence end—and where does government overreach into protected speech begin?
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Texas 2026: Five Political Fights That Will Define the State’s Future
Texas enters 2026 as a Republican-leaning state facing volatility. Key issues include a contentious GOP Senate primary, controversial redistricting, rising economic anxiety, the introduction of school vouchers, and renewed Democratic optimism. The outcomes of upcoming primaries and the general election could reshape Texas’s political landscape significantly.
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More Californians and Floridians Are Moving to Texas — and the Trend Still Favors the Lone Star State
Texas is experiencing a significant net inflow of residents, particularly from California and Florida, as highlighted by recent migration data. Factors such as no state income tax, job opportunities, and housing availability contribute to Texas’s appeal. Despite a cooling housing market, the state remains attractive for those seeking economic opportunities.
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