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.
Abbott, Hinojosa Head Into Competitive Race for Texas Governor
This is one of the most important races in the state of Texas, and even in the country, because of…
Texas Attorney General Race Takes Shape as Middleton and Johnson Offer Contrasting Visions
The Attorney General of Texas is the Lone Star State’s Lawyer. It is their job to uphold and enforce the…
The Race to Oversee Texas’ Checkbook
Written by Jake Lehrer If you have never heard of the Texas Comptroller, think of them as the Chief Financial…
Texas’ Hidden Powerhouse: The Race for Land Commissioner
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is one of the oldest state offices in Texas history. The agency oversees a…
The Fight for Texas Agriculture: Sheets and Tucker Vie for Ag Commissioner
One of the many offices up for election this year is the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. The Texas Agriculture Commissioner oversees…
Texas’ Overlooked Election: Inside the Race for Railroad Commissioner
Written by Jake Lehrer Despite what it seems, the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) does not actually do anything with the…
Texas Embraced the AI Boom. Now It’s Playing Catch-Up
Written by Jake Lehrer We are 5 months away from the Texas Legislature meeting, and until then, residents and politicians…
The Texas Stock Exchange Signals a New Era for American Capitalism
Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has launched with its own bell ringing in Dallas, TX, marking…
Power vs. Property: Texas Landowners Fight Transmission Lines and Eminent Domain
Written by Jake Lehrer Private property is the backbone of America. As Americans, we each have something that we call…
Texas Attorney General Warns of Scams and Price Gouging as Hill Country Flood Recovery Continues
Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Hill Country has been devastated by flooding as more and more rain is hitting…
Texans Lose Millions to Crypto Scams
Written by Jake Lehrer Just the other day, I had a text warning me to pay a fine or else…
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Mark Major Shift in Texas Education Policy
Written by Jake Lehrer The first payments for Texas Education Freedom Accounts have been rolled out to recipients, starting the…
Texas SBOE Approves Sweeping K-8 Social Studies Overhaul, Sparking Statewide Debate
Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas State Board of Education has revamped the K-8 Social Studies curriculum courses and has…
Building the AI Economy: Texas at a Crossroads
Written by Jake Lehrer When the cotton gin and the tractor were each created, they revolutionized the agricultural industry by…
New Texas Law Increases Difficulties for Smoke Shops and Hemp Facilities
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable…