Census Delay Could Take Some Redistricting Decisions out of the Legislature’s Hands
The coronavirus is affecting the census count. Gathering census data requires fieldwork, which can’t happen with social distancing in place to prevent the spread...
Groups Shift Resources to Cope With Increase in Domestic Abuse
As many Texans have been staying home for a month or more, domestic abuse has skyrocketed. Increased unemployment has certainly compounded the problem.
“It’s probably...
Rent Assistance Programs in Texas’ Largest Cities are Running Dry, but Advocates Say Statewide...
The public health and economic crises wrought by the coronavirus have upended the financial lives of more than 1.5 million Texans, leaving an unknown...
How is COVID-19 Impacting Texas Homes Sales, Prices?
Location and timing are always important in real estate, but now timing and choices have especially large effects in Texas.
Texas home sales fell 4...
Many Texas Restaurants May Not Survive Pandemic
As the political debate rages about whether Texas is moving too fast or not fast enough to get back to business, there is growing...
Texas Secretary of State’s In-Person Voting Guidance: Bring a Pen, Sanitizer
As the state continues to fight in court to stop expansion of vote-by-mail during the pandemic, Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs is out...
