Local NewsOver 600 Teams Turn Out for 23-Hour West Texas Bobcat Hunting Competition
Matt StringerFebruary 28, 2023
One of the largest predator-hunting contests of its kind has paid out millions of dollars in prizes over the last 15 years.
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Matt Stringer is a reporter for The Texan who writes about all things government, politics, and public policy. He graduated from Odessa College with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Leadership. In his free time, you will find him in the great outdoors, usually in the Davis Mountains and Big Bend region of Southwest Texas.
Civil SocietyJudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Challenges to Governor’s Disaster Act Powers
Matt StringerFebruary 24, 2023
Several local governments contend Gov. Abbott exceeded his authority in prohibiting local mandates.
88th LegislatureHughes Files Legislation Seeking to Prevent State Bar from ‘Discriminating’ Against Attorneys
Matt StringerFebruary 21, 2023
Legislation is being proposed that intends to protect attorneys from discrimination by the state bar.
88th LegislatureEnergyState HouseStatewide NewsMidland, Odessa Lawmakers Announce Similar Proposals To Increase Funding For Energy-Producing West Texas
Matt StringerFebruary 20, 2023
Midland Rep. Tom Craddick has filed legislation known as the ‘GROW Texas Fund’ while Odessa Rep. Brooks Landgraf is proposing the ‘STRONG Defense Fund.'
JudicialState HouseDallas Judge in Younger Custody Case Faces Articles of Impeachment
Matt StringerFebruary 17, 2023
Dallas County District Judge Mary Brown is facing impeachment charges in the Texas Legislature.
88th LegislatureState SenateStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 30 Legislative Priorities for the Texas Senate
Matt StringerFebruary 13, 2023
The highly-anticipated legislative priorities for the legislature’s upper chamber have been released.
FederalTwo Texas Democrats Oppose D.C. Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections
Matt StringerFebruary 13, 2023
All but two of Texas’ congressional Democrats opposed blocking a D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote.
FederalGunsJudicialTexas Attorney General Files Joint Lawsuit With Gun Owners of America Against ATF
Matt StringerFebruary 10, 2023
The federal government is facing more court challenges to the recently adopted rule banning pistol braces on firearms.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTexas Hospital Official Concerned LinkedIn Ban Motivated by Viewpoint Discrimination
Matt StringerFebruary 10, 2023
The social media giant LinkedIn has banned a governing board member of the largest public hospital in West Texas.
FederalIssuesJudicialPaxton Prepares to Sue Biden Administration Over Listing of Prairie Chicken as Endangered Species
Matt StringerFebruary 7, 2023
Texas is one of several states preparing to challenge the Biden administration’s decision to list the bird in the Endangered Species Act.
FederalGunsJudicialAppeals Court Rules Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Cannot Prohibit Firearm Possession
Matt StringerFebruary 3, 2023
The court wrote its opinion wasn’t based on whether preventing those under protective orders from having guns is a laudable policy.
88th LegislatureEducationStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingSchool Choice Advocates Criticize Public Education Lobby Over Claim Vouchers ‘Lack Accountability’
Matt StringerFebruary 2, 2023
A school choice policy expert claims certain public education lobby groups have legislative agendas that are in direct conflict with each other.