by Joshua Houston | Apr 29, 2022 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts
When the 88th Texas Legislature convenes in 2023, they likely will face major legislation on the issues of public education, LGBTQ rights, and immigration…and how they handle that legislation more than likely will be determined by the outcomes of the May 24 primary...
by Joshua Houston | Apr 15, 2022 | Civic Engagement
The Texas Secretary of State has released the official numbers of mail-in ballots rejected in the March 1, 2022 party primaries. According to the Secretary of State, 24,363 mail-in ballots were rejected, which constitutes a rejection rate of 12.4 percent. In Texas,...
by Joshua Houston | Apr 7, 2022 | Human Rights, Race & Gender, Religious Freedom
In a recent interview on conservative talk radio, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick cast the policy debate over LGBTQ rights as a holy war. At the ten minute mark, Patrick said: “If you can change your sex…well, then you play God…This is a battle of those who believe...
by Joshua Houston | Mar 22, 2022 | Human Rights, Law Enforcement, Resources
On December 17, 2015, Senior U.S. District Court Judge Janis Graham Jack ruled that Texas violated the constitutional rights of foster children to be free from an unreasonable risk of harm caused by Texas. The Judge wrote, “Texas’ conduct shocks the conscience.” The...
by Joshua Houston | Oct 21, 2021 | Latest Posts, Legislative
Wrap Up of the Third Called Special Session The Third Special Called Session of the 87th Legislature adjourned Sine Die on October 18, 2021. While there are rumors of a possible fourth special session in January, a statement by the Lieutenant Governor indicated...
