Legislature update (March 17, 2025)

On Monday’s show: Texas lawmakers filed more than 800 bills by Friday’s deadline, bringing this legislative session’s total to more than 8,600. But only a handful will actually become law. Blaise Gainey of the Texas Newsroom explains what happens next.

And we hear what the Houston Police Department is preparing for this week with the rodeo underway, March Madness kicking off, St. Patrick’s Day, and spring break.

Also this hour: We learn about the complicated racial politics and history of the Riverside Terrace neighborhood from Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing, who recently wrote about the subject as the neighborhood where she grew up turns 100. 

Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet health.

And we get an update on sports with Jeff Balke.