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.
Texas Legislature Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers and Drag Shows for Minors, and Transgender Athletes
The Texas Legislature has passed several bills to prohibit puberty blockers, transition surgeries, and drag shows for Texans under 18 years old. Senate Bill 14 would prohibit any surgery or drugs given to children under 18. The
Texas House and Senate Each Pass School Safety Bills
Both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate have each passed their own school safety bills aimed at increasing the presence of armed security at school campuses, providing funds to update school security and safety
Texas Senate Passes Bill Protecting Officers Using Less Lethal Projectiles
The Texas Senate passed a bill along with the promise of being signed by Governor Greg Abbott that would protect law-enforcement officers when they use less lethal projectiles, such as rubber bullets, tasers, bean bag guns, or
Controversial SB 147 Passes Texas Senate
Texas Senate passed the controversial Senate Bill 147 (SB 147) aimed to prohibit specific countries, and entities affiliated with those countries, from buying land in Texas. The nations listed are Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. These
Texas Childcare Advocates Want Lawmakers to Include “Bedrock Childcare Funding” In the State Budget
As federal funding from the Covid-19 pandemic will end in 2024, Texas childcare advocates have been at the Texas Legislature advocating for funding from the state to keep childcare centers and family care centers, running. They want
Texas House Passes “The SCOPE Act” to Protect Minors From Harmful Online Content
The “Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment” Act initially passed the Texas House of Representatives. This would require social media and other digital companies to require parental consent before allowing access to minors (anyone under 18). Under
Texas Senate Passes Bill That Would Prohibit Covid-19 Mask and Vaccine Mandates
The Texas Senate has passed several bills that aimed to prevent COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates across the state. The bills would prohibit local governments, state agencies, public universities, public schools, and anyone who receives public money,
Texas “Death Star” Bill Passes House of Representatives
In a controversial move by state legislatures, the Texas House of Representatives has passed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, aiming to have certain state regulations consistent around Texas. According to Houston Public Media, “The bill would prevent
Texas Senate Passes a Package of Bills Aimed at Improving the Power Grid
The Texas Senate has passed a series of bills that aim to improve the Texas power grid. The power grid in Texas has been under scrutiny after its failure to deliver electricity and heat during the 2021