Texas Standard for June 21, 2017
Who are the best and who are the worst legislators in the 2017 session? It’s the list that’s got Texans talking on this Wednesday. We’ll hear why. And: The new bill outlawing so-called “sanctuary cities” doesn’t take effect until the fall, which leaves cities and counties exactly where when it comes to who to detain and for how long? We’ll hear about some hard lessons being learned by detainees and those doing the detaining. Also: If more and more nannies are watching out for Texas kids, who’s watching over the nannies? Those stories and a lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Today’s Stories:
Best And worst Lawmakers Crowned In End-Of-Session List
Nannies in Texas: Self-Regulation Raises Concerns
Is Travel Insurance Worth The Price Tag?
Texas Inmates Testify About Need for AC In State Prisons
Why Are Young Voters Turning To Old Socialists And Their Ideas?
The Boots That Wouldn’t Break In
Outpost El Paso Gives Touring Musicians A Reason To Stop Rather Than Pass Through
Lawmaker Claims Six Court Rulings Have Found The Legislature Intentionally Discriminated