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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...
The Violence Against Women Act and the "Boyfriend Loophole"
Passed in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act supports and protects survivors of domestic crimes. Since its enaction, it has dramatically shifted the response...
By the Numbers: How Texas Grew in the Last Decade (and Where It Could...
Texas has changed a lot in the last 10 years—in some ways, more than any other state in the country. With the arrival of a new decade, Texas leaders are facing shifting
Texas’ Growing Relocation Population Can Impact Voting in 2020
People are not just flocking to Texas for the warmer weather or a plate of juicy brisket. In 2018, the Austin American-Statesman shared “people...
New Year, New Legislation: These Laws Take Effect January 1st.
On January 1st, a new set of Texas laws go into effect following passage during the 86th Legislative Session.
Among the 24 new laws taking...
Reform Austin's Top 10 Stories in 2019
When everyone is looking forward to 2020, it’s not always easy to look back on the previous year.
But the 86th Texas Legislature was a...
