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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,...
Birabil and Eastman Fundraising Leaders in Dallas and Houston Texas House Special Election Runoffs
Campaign finance reports were released by all candidates running for the March 3 primary and the January 28 special election runoffs, which includes House...
Don't California My Texas—History of a Polarizing Phrase
Trademark to Texas is a unique brand of state pride and patriotism.
“Texas-made,” “Texas-Tough,” “Texas loud, and Texas proud.” In the Lone Star, state pride...
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
