Monthly Archives: August 2019
Despite Focus on Student Mental Health by the Texas Legislature, Counselors Still Not Mandated...
After the Santa Fe shooting in 2018, Governor Greg Abbott hosted a series of roundtables on school safety and corollary student mental health concerns....
TEA to release ratings — school districts will have to deal with the consequences
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will release its ratings for the state’s school districts and campuses this week, leaving school administrators anxiously awaiting an...
Gov. Abbott Anounces Special Election for Fort Bend State House Seat
Following Rep. John Zerwas’ recent resignation announcement, Gov. Greg Abbott officially issued a proclamation today to announce Tuesday, November 5, 2019, as the special...
Paid sick leave goes into effect for Dallas workers, but Attorney General Ken Paxton...
For many Texas workers, when illness or a family emergency strikes, there is little recourse to take time off if they want to stay...
Two commonly proposed legislative solutions follow mass shootings—red flag laws and universal background checks
As gun violence and mass shootings continue to cause fear and panic in Texas and across the country, citizens are calling for solutions from...
Texas Rangers to investigate House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's alleged quid pro quo
This morning, the Texas House General Investigation Committee was expected to hold a public hearing that would launch an investigation into allegations against House...
Lawsuit alleges Texas’ vote by mail rules are unconstitutional
A new federal lawsuit alleges that the way Texas handles absentee ballots is unconstitutional.
The Texas Civil Rights Project filed the suit on Aug. 7...
In wake of El Paso mass shooting Texans demand action from lawmakers.
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in El Paso, Texans are asking their legislators to take clear, concrete action to prevent future...
Consumer protection measure against surprise medical billing faces implementation issues
This year, Texas legislators passed a bill to protect patients from surprise medical billing; however, implementation of the law, which is set to go...
Democrats enter Bonnghazi debacle via lawsuit
The Dennis Bonnen drama with Empower Texans’ Michael Quinn Sullivan has escalated from scandal to full-fledged lawsuit, as the Texas Democratic Party sues House...
