Monthly Archives: June 2019
New hospital shows progress in state’s mental health concerns
The groundbreaking for a new psychiatric hospital located in Harris County this week shows signs the state is moving in a forward direction when...
Volunteers have to suffer in order to serve
Volunteer emergency responders gain no protection this session due to a veto from the Governor’s desk.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would protect...
Texas falls short of protecting its troops
The right to due process is critical to a fair and democratic state. Unfortunately for Texas members of the military, Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent...
Texas Still Behind the Curve When It Comes to Affordable Housing
Texas is one of only two states where landlords are legally allowed to turn away Section 8 voucher-holders as of November of last year,...
Texas Driver’s Licenses Get a Gold Star Upgrade
Stop what you’re doing. Take out your driver’s license.
Is there a gold star on the upper right-hand side?
If not, you may be in for...
“It’s like they’re frightened to talk to me”: Texas campaign workers of color face...
While campaigning for a City Council hopeful earlier this year, Arash Farasat was assigned to knock on doors in an affluent Dallas neighborhood where...
Texas Children can be charged with prostitution thanks to a veto from Greg Abbott
Children in Texas under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sex, but they can be charged with prostitution, thanks to a veto...
New Texas law protects rent-to-own customers against criminal prosecution
Texans who sign rent-to-own contracts to lease furniture, electronics and other household items will receive new protection against being arrested or criminally prosecuted if...
Kids can't count on recess in Texas
Why does Greg Abbott hate recess? We’re not really sure. Hiding behind claims that oversight and bureaucracy hurt the Texas Education Agency and school...
Stickland Leaves the Texas Legislature on Bad Terms
State Representative Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) announced today he would not seek re-election in the Texas House. While this is good news for House District...
