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 Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Google
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Google. Paxton‘s lawsuit comes in accordance with Texas’ Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act which means in Texas, companies are not allowed to collect and use someone’s
ERCOT’s New CEO and PUC Chairman Discuss Improvements To Power Grid
The new CEO of ERCOT Pablo Vegas gave his first press conference in his official capacity last week. He was joined by Peter Lake, Chairman of the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC). “The board is confident we
The Rise of Homeschooling in Texas
[Story by Jacob Lehrer] According to the Texas Homeschool Coalition, over 750,000 students in the state of Texas are being homeschooled and the Texas Education Agency has noted a 40% removal of students from public school to
Fort Hood one of many military entities being renamed
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Located in Bell County, Texas, Fort Hood is the largest United States Army base. But it will no longer be named Fort Hood. The Army base is getting renamed to Fort Cavazos after
Texas Judge Rules Persons Under Indictment Can Receive Firearms
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Last Monday, a United States District Judge in Texas, David Counts, ruled that people under indictment for crimes can still receive firearms, and ruled 18 USC 922(n), the law that prevented receiving firearms
The Push for Legalized Gambling in Texas
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Texas has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States. However, there’s been a push in the state to legalize gambling, casinos, sports betting, and the like, by Texas residents, politicians,
Texas Ballot Battleground: Public Schools
[Story written by Jacob Lehrer] The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) was going to revise the social studies curriculum across the state, giving teachers a clear picture of how U.S. history and social studies will be
Texas DFPS blocked from investigating members of PFLAG giving their children transgender treatment
The District Court in Travis County has blocked the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating parents who are giving their children’s transgender therapy, that are affiliated with the organization PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends
Texas A&M Under Lawsuit For Diversity Hiring Practices
[Story written by Jacob Lehrer] Texas A&M is facing a class-action lawsuit against their affirmative action based hiring practices for faculty positions. America First Legal (AFL), the non-profit legal firm suing the University, claims that A&M’s hiring