AI

Buried deep in H.R. 1 [the One Big Beautiful Bill Act] is a clause that would prohibit any state or local government from regulating artificial intelligence for the next 10 years. That includes the use of AI in law enforcement, hiring practices, surveillance, education, and even social services. The only exception? If a law helps implement AI faster. 

That’s not innovation.  It's a rubber stamp.

Voter registration deadline for primary approaches

The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S. House members from Texas, and a number of other state and local offices, from the Texas Supreme Court to district attorneys, sheriffs and county commissioners.