Journalist shield law fails to pass
Journalist shield law fails to pass - The Daily Texan - State & Local: "Texas was one step closer to joining 31 other states in enacting a shield law for journalists, when the bill's author rescinded the bill Monday after it was altered in committee.
The intent of the bill, sponsored by state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, was to protect reporters from having to reveal confidential sources or from having to testify in court.
According to Jeremy Warren, the communications director for Ellis, the bill was amended to remove language that ensured journalists were privileged to keep source information. "
The intent of the bill, sponsored by state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, was to protect reporters from having to reveal confidential sources or from having to testify in court.
According to Jeremy Warren, the communications director for Ellis, the bill was amended to remove language that ensured journalists were privileged to keep source information. "
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