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Markowitz Outraises Gates Before Texas House District 28 Runoff Election
Campaign finance reports were released by all candidates running for the March 3 primary and the January 28 special election runoffs, including for House...
Human Trafficking in Hotels and How Legislators Help Survivors
Asked to describe Texas’ largest city, most think of Houston’s NASA Space Center, the Astros baseball team, or the city’s role as a dominant...
Could a Democrat Be the New Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?
Texas House Speaker Bonnen’s (R-Angleton) decision against seeking re-election after alienating his own party has brought fresh attention to the position. And the latest...
Here’s How Five Texas Universities Get Out the Vote
Last summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1888 into law, effectively banning temporary polling places often found on college campuses in rural areas....
Texas Likely to Add Three House Seats Following 2020 Census
In a time-honored tradition spurred by the country’s founding principles, every 10 years, the United States census participates in a count of the nation's...
New Rules Tighten Texans’ Eligibility for SNAP and Applicant’s Car Value Could Be a...
Policymakers and elected officials shape a public narrative about who deserves assistance and why, especially when it comes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Straight Party Ticket Voting Is Out. Here’s How That Could Affect Upcoming Judicial Elections
While justice is blind, judicial elections in Texas are not.
Primary elections are coming up in March, and with early voting starting in February, judicial...
To Increase College Enrollment, FAFSA Becomes New Graduation Requirement
One of the greatest barriers to attending university is the cost.
The rising price of college tuition is making financial aid unavoidable for many students.
In...
Morgan’s Wonderland, the World's First Accessible Theme Park Is in Texas
Morgan’s Wonderland started with the inspirational story of Morgan Harman and “her ability to smile through physical and cognitive challenges.” Her parents struggled to...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September 1 in...
