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Texas Legislature fails to rename the Railroad Commission, obscuring agency's true function
A move to bring more transparency to Texas state government was snubbed again this year for the fifth consecutive session. House Bill 857, authored...
With the heat wave comes crime: How the legislature keeps law enforcement funding at...
For many, summer in Texas means escaping the heat, but Northwest Houston police are seeing a different type of wave on the horizon: burglary...
Joe Straus, former House speaker, wakes the sleeping centrist giant of the Republican Party.
Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) will return to Texas politics after retiring from his representative seat in 2017. With the announcement of Texas Forever Forward,...
New hospital shows progress in state’s mental health concerns
The groundbreaking for a new psychiatric hospital located in Harris County this week shows signs the state is moving in a forward direction when...
Volunteers have to suffer in order to serve
Volunteer emergency responders gain no protection this session due to a veto from the Governor’s desk.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would protect...
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...
