Few protections for Texas workers despite record numbers of job-related fatalities
Texas workers are dying on the job at an alarming rate, with few protections from legislators.
A recent report from the Texas Observer uncovered data...
Jeffries Slams Texas GOP Redistricting Plan, Calls It a Power Grab
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday condemned a Republican-backed redistricting proposal that would eliminate five...
Will Lawmakers Ban Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Texas Schools?
On Tuesday, Texas lawmakers continued their witch-hunt against the LGBTQ+ community by deliberating a proposed legislation that targets “sexually-oriented celebrations” – a label that...
Freedom Caucus Asks for Public’s Input on Budget Cuts
The Texas House Freedom Caucus is calling on Texans to be on the lookout for wasteful spending of their tax dollars via the state...
As Battle Over 2020 Census Deadline Continues, Stakes are High
The urgency remains for Texans to fill out 2020 census forms as soon as possible. This is the advice of Lila Valencia, a senior...
PUC Under Fire, But Still Just Part of the Republican-Led Machine
Ever since Winter Storm Uri crippled the Texas electrical grid, there have been two scrambles from the Republican-led state government. The first is to...
Gov. Abbott Calls Immediate Special Session
Following the conclusion of the regular legislative session in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has called for an immediate special session to address important unresolved...
Texas state representative wants college athletes to get paid
State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) wants Texas’ college athletes to get paid to play. Leach’s proposal is modeled after one recently signed into law...
New Texas law allows legislators to ‘hide the evidence’ in redrawing voter maps
In light of the recent Supreme Court's ruling on gerrymandering, it was clear that certain Texas voters would experience disenfranchisement at the hands of...
Legislative Process 101: How To Engage Effectively
As the 89th Texas legislative session approaches, it’s important for advocates, community leaders, and engaged citizens to understand how the Legislature works and how...
