Tag: Texas

Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Organ Harvesting in China

The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…


Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Forced Organ Harvesting in China

The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…


United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Houston

HOUSTON—A United Airlines flight bound from Houston to Rio de Janeiro has returned to Bush Intercontinental Airport for an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, the airline said. Flight 129 returned to the airport Tuesday night because of “a mechanical issue,” according to a statement from United Airlines. The airline did not describe the nature of…


Texas Senate Committee Passes Bills Banning Drag Performances in Front of Children

The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs passed two bills restricting drag queen performances in the presence of children. The bills passed in a vote of 6–2 on March 27. Senate Bill 12 would restrict sexually-oriented performances, including drag shows, on public property or businesses where children are present (pdf). The other bill, Senate Bill 1601,…


Trump More Resolute as Support Rises, Fans in Crowd of 25,000 Say

Some of Donald Trump’s biggest fans sense a shift in the former president’s tone. During his 2024 campaign kick-off speech in Texas this past weekend, Trump seemed more determined than ever to retake the helm and set a badly reeling nation back on course, several of his fans said. Dylan Marshall, 36, of Waco, Texas,…


Supporters at Texas Rally See More ‘Determined’ Trump

WACO, Texas—Some of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters sense a shift in the former president’s tone. During his 2024 campaign kick-off speech in Texas this past weekend, Trump seemed more determined than ever to retake the helm and set a badly reeling nation back on course, several of his supporters said. Dylan Marshall, 36, of Waco,…


NTD Good Morning (Mar. 28): House Passes Bill to Punish Chinese Regime for Organ Harvesting Crimes; Tennessee School Shooting

Lawmakers are taking a stand against the Chinese communist regime’s state-sponsored forced organ harvesting. A bill against the barbaric act passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives on Mar. 27. We speak with the sponsor of the bill, as well as an expert to get his take on it. 6 people including 3…


NTD Good Morning (March 28): House Passes Bill to Punish Chinese Regime for Organ Harvesting Crimes; Tennessee School Shooting

Lawmakers are taking a stand against the Chinese communist regime’s state-sponsored forced organ harvesting. A bill against the barbaric act was passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives on March 27. We speak with the sponsor of the bill, as well as an expert to get his take on it. Six people including…


LIVE NOW: NTD Good Morning (Mar. 28): House Passes Bill to Punish Chinese Regime for Organ Harvesting Crimes; Tennessee School Shooting

Lawmakers are taking a stand against the Chinese communist regime’s state-sponsored forced organ harvesting. A bill against the barbaric act passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives on Mar. 27. We speak with the sponsor of the bill, as well as an expert to get his take on it. 6 people including 3…


Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Enters Houston Mayoral Race

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas hopes to become Houston’s next mayor. “I hope I’ve been a humble servant for you for 28 years—many of you are in my district,” Jackson Lee said on Sunday. “Sheila Jackson Lee wants to come home to be your mayor—for the city of Houston. I will not be…