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Is The Texas House Criminalizing Memes?

A controversial new bill has advanced through the Texas House, and it’s drawing sharp criticism from free speech advocates who argue it threatens to criminalize satire, parody, and political expression online. House Bill 366, authored by former Texas House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan (R), targets the use of altered media in political advertising, including memes and content generated with artificial intelligence. READ MORE.

Rep. Pat Fallon: "There's no question that our bureaucracy is broken. Under President Trump, Republicans are united in fixing Washington by saving the American taxpayer over $50 billion over the next decade. We must promote a system of fairness, accountability, and sustainability."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "RFK Jr. says fluoride makes you 'stupider.' Interesting take from a man actively proving it's not the water...it's the policy. This ain't healthcare, it's headline-chasing with a government badge."

State Rep. Glenn Rogers: "WHAT IS THE PRICE OF A TRUMP ENDORSEMENT?'"

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "The Trump Administration illegally deported, against his mother's will, a 4-year-old U.S. citizen with Stage four cancer. Tell me - what crime did this child commit? The rights of every American are endangered by this kind of lawless action by our government."

Is The Texas House Criminalizing Memes? — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A controversial new bill has advanced through the Texas House, and it’s drawing sharp criticism from free speech advocates who argue it threatens to criminalize satire, parody, and political expression online. House Bill 366, authored by former Texas House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan (R), targets the use of altered media in political advertising, including memes and content generated with artificial intelligence.

Governor Abbott Appointed to FEMA Review Council by President Trump — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd have been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the newly established FEMA Review Council, a bipartisan advisory body tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency management and disaster response systems.

Texas Senate Clarifies Abortion Exceptions for Life-Threatening Pregnancies — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate unanimously approved a bill aimed at clarifying that life-threatening pregnancies do not fall under the state’s abortion ban, seeking to eliminate confusion that may have delayed or denied care for pregnant women in critical medical situations.

US Sanctions Chinese Companies Aiding Iran's Ballistic Missile Program — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Treasury Department has announced a wave of sanctions against certain Chinese and Iranian companies and individuals to stymie Iran’s ballistic missile development programs. 

Abbott Condemns San Marcos Over Anti-Israel Resolution — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Governor Greg Abbott (R) is condemning a proposed resolution by the City of San Marcos that he argues promotes antisemitism and violates state law. In a letter sent to city officials, Governor Abbott warned that if the resolution is adopted, Texas will terminate all active grants to San Marcos that fail to comply with legal requirements.

Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership With Ukraine — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships. 

Is The Texas House Criminalizing Memes? — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Temple homeowner reflects on the tornado that wreaked havoc across Central Texas— By KCENTV.com

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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