Topic: Texas Senate

Texas law enforcement will no longer require search warrants to perform blood draws in specific crash scenarios starting September 1. The mandate applies if a crash involves an injury, a child passenger, or a driver with prior DWI convictions. Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley advocated for the change following a case involving Gary Gibbs, a repeat offender who refused testing after his eighth DWI arrest.

The Texas Senate rejected proposed legislation that would have banned intrusive TSA patdowns at airports across the state. United States Attorney officials issued a formal letter warning that passing the bill would conflict with federal law and potentially result in the cancellation of all flights within Texas. Protesters gathered at the Capitol to oppose the Senate's decision after the bill died in session.