Why voting matters, in the words of Texans | The Texas Tribune
WebOct 10, 2022 · The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their case for why voting matters this year. The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. Early voting runs ...
Texas voter turnout in primary elections is typically low. Here’s why ...
WebFeb 14, 2022 · Texas has a history of a dismal turnout rate in primary elections. This year’s turnout was higher than the last six midterm primaries. Still, less than 1 in 5 registered voters participated.
Texas abortion law: Answers to your questions | The Texas Tribune
WebWade is a 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case that challenged Texas law that banned abortions except when needed to save the pregnant person’s life. Previously, the court’s decision in Roe guaranteed ...
Texas can’t secede from the U.S. Here’s why. | The Texas Tribune
WebJun 20, 2022 · No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth. The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War ...
Analysis: Texas’ population has changed faster than its political …
WebDec 8, 2021 · Analysis: Texas’ population has changed much faster than its political maps. Texas’ population has grown 40% this century, and 91% of the new Texans are people of color. Federal judges now ...
Public education in the 2023 Texas Legislature - The Texas Tribune
WebTexas Legislature 2023. Texas Legislature gears up to tackle long-standing and fresh issues in public education. Here’s what you need to know. Lawmakers are looking at ways to keep teachers in ...
Texas' ban on abortions as early as six weeks becomes law | The …
WebMay 19, 2021 · It would amount to an outright ban on abortions, as the six-week cutoff is two weeks after a missed menstrual cycle, opponents say. The law takes effect in September. “Our creator endowed us ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs “critical race theory” bill | The Texas ...
WebJun 15, 2021 · Critical race theory is an academic term that studies how race and racism have impacted social and local structures in the United States. Over the past year, GOP leaders have decried its teaching ...
Marijuana, hemp, CBD and delta-8 in Texas: what’s legal and …
WebJul 18, 2022 · It is still illegal to use or possess marijuana under Texas law — and has been since 1931. What changed in 2019 is that hemp is considered different from marijuana. Hemp was made legal federally ...
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WebThe current law, House Bill 3979, already restricts how current events and America’s history of racism can be taught in Texas schools but also includes provisions authored by Democrats that ...
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