RA Staff
Written by RA News staff.
Texas falls short of protecting its troops
The right to due process is critical to a fair and democratic state. Unfortunately for Texas members of the military, Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent...
Texas Still Behind the Curve When It Comes to Affordable Housing
Texas is one of only two states where landlords are legally allowed to turn away Section 8 voucher-holders as of November of last year,...
Texas Driver’s Licenses Get a Gold Star Upgrade
Stop what you’re doing. Take out your driver’s license.
Is there a gold star on the upper right-hand side?
If not, you may be in for...
Texas Children can be charged with prostitution thanks to a veto from Greg Abbott
Children in Texas under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sex, but they can be charged with prostitution, thanks to a veto...
Kids can't count on recess in Texas
Why does Greg Abbott hate recess? We’re not really sure. Hiding behind claims that oversight and bureaucracy hurt the Texas Education Agency and school...
Stickland Leaves the Texas Legislature on Bad Terms
State Representative Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) announced today he would not seek re-election in the Texas House. While this is good news for House District...
Kids say the darndest things
Participating in testimony at the Capitol is so easy a toddler could do it… and they sometimes do.
If you want to testify for a...
Dog Ate Your Homework? Legislators May Face Fallout From Judicial Disregard
It was quiet under the pink dome the day SB 341 passed, a bill set forth by Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston), which stipulates private...
86th Legislature Fails Texans with Pre-existing conditions
Protections for pre-existing conditions could be lost under a current lawsuit and the 86th legislative session failed to do anything to help protect some...
Greg Abbott Gives Peace Offering to Incumbents Following Previous Campaigning Failures
Hot on the trail of the 86th Texas Legislature’s Sine Die, Gov. Greg Abbott has made great efforts to keep the “Kumbaya” hymn going...
