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More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14.

Kids Need Freedom

by John Stossel I often report on fake 'crises' pushed by media. Here's one that may be real: Kids are anxious. In my new video, Lenore Skenazy, founder of the non-profit Let Grow, says it's because today's parents rarely allow their kids to experience the joys of independence.

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GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader.

The Best of Life

I write this on Election Day.People are freaking out. 'A Second Trump Administration Would Be a Carnival of Corruption and Greed,' is a New York Times headline.'President Kamala Would Be a Disaster for the World,' says The Telegraph.Wait. Take a breath.

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Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.

OnYour Payroll

President Joe Biden, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 4561414. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749.U.S. Sen.

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Early voting ends on Friday Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Play Time/Jail Time

by John Stossel What does it take for a parent to get arrested? Surprisingly little. Scott and Heather Wallace of Hewitt, Texas, encourage their three boys to play outside on their own to build independence.One day, driving home from karate practice, 8-yearold Aiden misbehaved.

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5th Circuit Court removes judge from foster care suit The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel faulting U.S.

Deceitful Promises

by John Stossel Donald Trump and Kamala Harris keep making new promises.Trump fans applauded when he said he'll eliminate taxes on tips. Then Harris proposed that, too. Her audience applauded. Trump then proposed not taxing overtime. More applause.But narrow tax exemptions are bad policy.