Monthly Archives: January 2020
All Eyes on Texas as Super Tuesday Looms
The Lone Star State is poised to return to swing state status, and with 38 Electoral College votes in play, Texas could be the...
Not Just Austin: Texans Face Rising Housing Costs Statewide
We've heard plenty about the rapidly escalating housing crisis in Austin, fueled by job growth in the local tech industry, and making headlines for...
For 2020 State Elections, Keep an Eye on These Primaries
As Texans prepare for election season this year, they will be doing so in the wake of more competitive seats than is usual for...
Where Does Texas Stand on Gun Locks After Recent Mass Shootings?
At first glance, Project Childsafe kits could be mistaken for a bike lock with a cable cord. But there’s an important distinction between the...
The 10 Most Vulnerable Democrat-Held House Districts Are Shaping Up to Be Expensive Races
Last September, Reform Austin reported on the top 10 most vulnerable Democrat-held districts in the Texas House. Now, with the final ballots set for...
Texas House Districts: You Need to Familiarize Yourself With These Important 2020 Election Dates
For all the lead-up to the 2020 elections and their importance for the state of Texas, civic nonprofits dedicated to getting voters to the...
TCEQ Downplaying Dangers of Cancer-Causing Gas
Ethylene oxide is a flammable, colorless gas used in a variety of industrial applications and sterilizing certain medical equipment. It is also a known...
Early Voting Begins in Texas House District 28 Runoff Election
The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 28 special election runoff begins Tuesday, January 21st. The seat became vacant when...
The 10 Most Vulnerable Republican-Held House Districts Are Shaping Up to Be Expensive Races
Last September, Reform Austin reported on the top 10 most vulnerable Republican-held districts in the Texas House. Since then, three of the incumbents —...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Constantly Addressed Policy Makers on Equality, Workers Rights and...
A bronze statue of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has stood at the University of Texas at Austin campus since 1999,...
