5 chapters across the catalog
Ashlyn Speed Racing Update, Texas License Plate Lobbying
Race car driver Ashlyn Speed will miss the final race of the season at Road Atlanta due to concussions sustained in a street car accident but will still attend to meet fans. Separately, a lobbyist revealed that the requirement for two license plates in Texas is maintained largely due to 3M's influence, as the company sells the reflective paint used on the plates.
Fentanyl Test Strip Decriminalization, Texas Legislation, and Darknet Busts
Texas lawmakers proposed bills to decriminalize fentanyl test strips, which are currently classified as drug paraphernalia. Proponents argue the strips are a vital harm-reduction tool as fentanyl-related deaths skyrocket across the state. Meanwhile, federal agents in Inglewood, California, seized 450 pounds of illegal drugs and pill presses from a suspect who made over 4,000 sales on the darknet.
Texas Heartbeat Act Loophole, Medical Emergency Exceptions
A legal analysis of the Texas heartbeat bill reveals a significant loophole allowing abortions for medical emergencies at a doctor's discretion. This specific provision is noted as being largely absent from mainstream media coverage, which has instead focused on the political fallout.
The Texas Legislature has passed a bill regulating motorized scooters, including a minimum age of 16 and a ban on sidewalk riding. The hosts predict that moving scooters into street traffic will lead to an increase in accidents and fatalities, noting that Austin has already seen high numbers of scooter-related head injuries.
Texas Legislature Lobbying, Fixe Restaurant Austin
The start of the Texas legislative session in Austin brings an influx of lobbyists to the city's high-end restaurants. A visit to the restaurant "Fixe" with a constitutional lawyer highlights the social dynamics of political influence in the state capital. The hosts discuss the limited 140-day calendar of the Texas regular session.
