Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer is a graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. Ever since graduating, Jacob has enjoyed the Brownwood Community, doing shows at the Lyric Theatre, and does much of his writing at Common Grounds.
New Texas Law Bans Chinese Organ Trafficking in the Lone Star State
The state of Texas has passed a law that will ban health coverage of organ transplants from China and other countries that engage in forced organ harvesting and black-market organ tourism. The aim of the law is
Kayaking Company Sues Abbott Over Buoys Used to Deter Illegal Crossings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas DPS, and the Texas Military Department are getting sued over Operation Lone Star after the installation of water buoys in the Rio Grande River and other border protection measures, for disrupting a
New Texas Law Forces Book Vendors to Rate Books They Give to Texas’ Public Schools
The state of Texas has now passed a law called The READER Act to regulate book vendors and library catalogs for public schools and charter schools. The READER Act says that book vendors who sell to Texas
New Texas Law Protects The State’s Universities To Directly Engage in NIL Activities
The world of sports in America is one of the most predominant entertainment industries in the world. So much money goes into sports entertainment just from networks, tickets, t-shirts, gear, etc. So much money is not only
Texas House and Senate Reach Deal on Property Tax Reform
After debates about how to address property tax reform since the beginning of the legislative session, the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives have made a compromise on property tax reform that gives and takes
Texas Law Now Bans DEI In Public Universities
A new Texas law will ban Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices, programs, and training from public universities in Texas that receive state dollars. DEI has been something that Republicans in Texas have been seeking to get
US Supreme Court Rules Against Texas and Louisiana In Immigration Enforcement Case
The Supreme Court of the United States has decided against the states of Texas and Louisiana’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over a guideline given to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. In 2021,
Texas Judge Orders DPS To Release Records About Uvalde Police Response
On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire on a classroom killing 19 children and 2 teachers. The event was a tragedy for Texas and America and was
Texas’ Community Colleges Have New State Funding Model Driven By Performance-Based Outcomes
The Texas Legislature has passed, and now signed into law, a new funding model to support community colleges and increase the skilled labor force in high-demand jobs across the state. The Legislature developed the funding model after