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’ New Law Now Preempts Local Authority to Pass Ordinances
An alarming Texas law, dubbed “The Texas Death Star Bill,” is going to reel in some autonomy that local governments have enjoyed. The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act mandates that local governments are not able to pass ordinances
Texas Senate Reveals Its Plan For Property Tax Reform
A tense environment has stirred in the Texas Legislature the past two weeks over the issue of property tax reform. Many Texans last year were upset at their rising appraisals, inflation, and other parts of the economy,
ERCOT Announces New Notification System to Update Texans on Power Grid Conditions
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has come out with the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) to serve as a communication platform informing citizens when peak demand for power will occur. The notification will include
Texas Law Now Protects Businesses From Liability If They Have No Covid Policies
Texas has just signed a bill into law that would remove liability from businesses and companies in the state that do not have policies mandating masks or vaccinations. Under House Bill 609, businesses are no longer liable
Texas Border Bills Signed Into Law
As one of Governor Abbott’s top priorities, the Texas leader has signed a series of bills to increase border protection for the state of Texas. Abbott has already renewed the disaster declaration over the border this month
Texas Law Now Bans Minors From Social Media and Other Online Accounts Without Parental Consent
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has just signed a bill into law that would prohibit minors from having social media accounts, or accounts on digital platforms, without the consent of their parent or guardian. According to the Securing
Texas Signs Various Public Safety Bills Into Law
Promoting Texas as the law and order state, Governor Greg Abbott has signed a string of public safety bills aimed to increase penalties for criminal activity and further supporting local law enforcement. The Governor signed eight bills
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Into Law Making the Cutting Off of Ankle Monitors A State Felony
Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that would make cutting off an ankle monitor by a parolee a state felony. The new law states that if someone on parole cuts off their ankle monitor, then
Texas Outlaws Gender Reassignments And Puberty Blockers To Anyone Under 18 Years Old
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that would prohibit transgender surgeries and treatments, such as puberty blockers and reassignment surgeries, in Texas for anyone under 18. Senate Bill 14 states that no physician or healthcare