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Austin City Council Votes to End Arrests and Fines for Low-Level Marijuana Possession
On Thursday, January 22, Austin’s City Council voted unanimously to back away from pursuing criminal charges against low-level marijuana possession offenses.
This resolution comes on...
Early Voting Turnout in Texas Special Election Runoffs
Early voting has concluded in three special election runoffs for the Texas House—District 28 in Fort Bend County, District 100 in Dallas County, and...
Election Day in Texas House District 28 Runoff Election
Election day in the Texas House District 28 special election runoff is Tuesday, January 28th.
The seat became vacant when former representative John Zerwas...
Where Does Campaign Money Go After Retirement?
Political campaigns live and die by their fundraising. Often, the candidate with the most money ends up with the highest number of votes, as...
Recent Shooting at a School Near Houston Raises Questions About Gun Safety
The first fatal shooting of the year took place in Texas on January 14.
A student was killed when a fellow classmate shot a handgun...
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...
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...
