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 Education Agency Updates School Safety Standards
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) updated the Texas school safety standards earlier this month to amend certain safety requirements for schools to follow. “In light of recent events, ongoing public concern, and the charge by Governor Abbott,
Texas Wins Federal Case Against The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A Texas District Court Judge ruled last month that Title 7’s protection from discrimination based on sex for sexual orientation and gender identity means protected status, not protected conduct. In 2020 the Supreme Court ruled in Bostock
Texas Education Agency to Distribute DNA Testing Kits For Child Identification
The Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the National Child Identification Program, is distributing DNA kits for children K-6th in Texas schools to help find kidnapped or runaway children for identification. These kits will then be
Texas Bans Schools From Enforcing Vaccine Mandates
Last month, the CDC’s Advisory committee on immunization practices voted to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of immunization schedules for adults and school-age children. To be clear, this is not a vaccine mandate, but it
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance Provides Recommendations for Greater State Investment Into Community Colleges
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance has drafted its proposal for the 88th Texas Legislature that will begin in 2023. Their proposal is going to reorganize the way community colleges are funded by the state. The
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Invokes Invasion Clause In US and Texas Constitutions
Article 1 Section 10 clause 3 of the United States Consitution, declares that “No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter
Federal Judge in Texas Rules Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Unlawful
Last week United States Federal Judge Mark Pitman declared that the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness program is unlawful. The case comes as two people argued that they were denied their right the opportunity to seek the
Texas Election 2022 Results: Texas Republicans Retain State Office Positions, Take State Courts and State School Board
The election results for Texas offices are in. Greg Abbott (R) won his race for Texas Governor at 55.3% of the vote. Beto O’Rourke (D) lost at 43.4%. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) won his seat with
Contested Texas Seats: Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor runs the Texas senate, and the Texas Legislative Budget Board, appoints committees, special and standing, the chairpersons and members, and what bills will be sent to those committees. The Lt. Governor also becomes acting