RA Staff
One Page at a Time: Austin Group Tackles James Joyce’s Most Complex Novel
The Finnegans Wake Reading Group of Austin, Texas, is tackling one of the most challenging literary works...
Inflammatory Rhetoric and Policy Wins: Inside the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
After weeks of tense Republican negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the "One Big Beautiful...
Texas Lawmakers Push Through Key Bills as Legislative Deadline Approaches
With the June 2 deadline fast approaching, Texas lawmakers moved swiftly through a stack of high-profile legislation...
Texas House Approves Full THC Ban, Pushing Hemp Industry Toward Shutdown
A sweeping ban on all THC products has cleared the Texas House, intensifying efforts led by Lt....
Controversial Firearms Bill Moves Forward Without Public Input
The controversial Senate Bill 1065 aimed at overturning the State Fair of Texas’ firearm ban took a...
HISD Expands Armed Officer Coverage, Eyes 100 Campuses Next Year
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says the district is making steady progress toward meeting state...
Texas Senate Approves ‘Uvalde Strong Act’ to Reform Emergency Protocols
The Texas Senate unanimously approved the "Uvalde Strong Act" on Monday, bringing the legislation one step closer...
Stricter Bail Bills Advance in Texas, Raising Concerns About Due Process and Jail Crowding
The Texas House advanced several major bail reform proposals this week, including Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill...
Texas House Advances Bail Legislation; Immigration Provision Falls Short of Required Votes
The Texas House voted Monday to advance a key component of the Republican-led bail reform package, but...
The Texas Civil Rights Project Warns New Bail Proposals Will Expand Pretrial Incarceration
The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) has issued a strong warning against two bail-related measures — Senate...