Texans are rightly concerned with the enormous harms being done to their children on social media. However, due to an outdated federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), states are handcuffed in what they can do to protect children online. What is COPPA, why does it limit Texas from protecting children online, and what can the 88th Legislature do about it?
SECURING TEXAS THROUGH STATE-LED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: Fully Implementing 287(G)
Texas should establish a state-led immigration enforcement framework that: Eliminates reliance on inconsistent federal enforcement Closes gaps exploited by criminal networks Ensures uniform application of immigration laws across Texas Strengthens public safety and state sovereignty Mandatory participation & accountability: Require all state and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the 287(g) program Grant authority...