Jef Rouner
Jef Rouner is an award-winning freelance journalist, the author of The Rook Circle, and a member of The Black Math Experiment. He lives in Houston where he spends most of his time investigating corruption and strange happenings. Jef has written for Houston Press, Free Press Houston, and Houston Chronicle.
Abbott Getting Hit From the Left and Right
Being a governor during a year-long pandemic isn’t easy, and Greg Abbot is taking fire from both the right and the left regarding his...
Does Texas Need an Independent Redistricting Commission?
Texas is due to redraw congressional districts this year once the census report is finished being processed, though it’s likely that won’t happen until...
Texas Broadband Expansion Needed, But Uncertain
If there’s anything the last year has taught Texans, it’s that our broadband internet infrastructure is woefully inadequate when it comes to connecting everyone....
Adelson’s Passing Leaves Texas Gambling Lobbying Push in Limbo
Late last year, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson hired some of the biggest names in Texas lobbying for unknown purposes. Then, he suddenly died on...
Marijuana Messaging Changes In Response to Budget News
For months, advocates for greater access to cannabis in Texas have been looking at the expected massive budget shortfall and pointing out that the...
Prepare for a Very Messy Redistricting
One of the most important things on the agenda of the 87th Texas Legislature is the drawing of new congressional districts, but a combination of...
Yes, Governor, We Need to Vet National Guard Members for the Inauguration
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted on Monday that the idea of vetting National Guard members, particularly Texans, who will be a part of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration...
The Upcoming Bills That May Decrease Voter Suppression in Texas
The 87th Texas Legislature has a lot on its plate, to put it mildly. In addition to the redrawing of districts, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...
Can You Bring a Gun to the Texas State Capitol?
Short answer, yes you can. Despite the recent insurrection at the United States Capitol where supporters of President Donald Trump, many of whom were...
Texas Leadership’s Uncoordinated Reaction to the Capitol Insurrection Attempt
In the wake of the insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 where a mob of right-wing terrorists stormed the building to...
