Abbott’s New Mask Mandate Makes it Harder to Require Masks
GA-38, related to the current pandemic, states that public-funded entities cannot require the vaccine, nor can they ask for proof of vaccination and suspends...
Gov. Abbott announces Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the wake of El Paso Shooting
In the wake of another mass shooting in El Paso, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the formation of a domestic terrorism task force on Wednesday...
Public Comment Sought on State Legislative Priorities for 2021
After missing most of the summer, some Texas legislative committees are finally beginning to take up the business they have been charged with completing...
COVID-19 Surge Forces Texas School District Closures
A Texas school district closed this week because of rising numbers of staff testing positive for COVID-19, according to a report by the local...
Abbott Faces Backlash As He Imposes More Regulations on Business
After issuing an executive order banning mask mandates, school districts took the fight against Abbott’s interventions. Now, businesses are joining the battle to defy...
Tornadoes Rip Through North Texas, Damaging Homes And Businesses
March 21 (Reuters) - At least two tornadoes tore through north and central Texas on Monday, destroying homes and businesses, knocking out power and injuring at...
The Failures Of DPS: Hypnosis And False Convictions
This is a multi-part series on the failures of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who is under fire for mishandling the investigation into...
Free COVID-19 Testing Begins in Houston
Nearly three weeks after the new coronavirus was first found to be spreading in Texas, testing has remained distressingly limited.
The virus’ expeditious spread through...
Texas Eyes Retail Marijuana as Possible Solution to Financial Woes
Texas has been slowly acclimating to the idea of legal marijuana access, but there is some indication that the current financial crisis may be...
Hispanics in Austin Call for Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Response Plan
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, we are seeing alarming statistics that suggest a disproportionate burden of affliction and death within...






