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 House And Senate Will Have to Negotiate Disagreements With Proposed State Budget
The Texas Senate has passed its proposed budget of $308 billion over a week after the Texas House of Representatives passed its proposed budget of $302 billion. According to the Texas Tribune, “[Texas] Senators voted 31-0 to
Right to Farm Bills Pass Texas House of Representatives
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a house joint resolution and two house bills that would clarify and update the Texas Right to Farm Act. This statute was created in 1981 to protect those who practice
Texas House of Representatives Passes The Texas Crown Act
The Texas House of Representatives has passed HB 567, also known as the Crown Act. This bill would prohibit discrimination against natural hairstyles and hair texture that is commonly or historically associated with race and ethnicity. According
Texas House of Representatives Passes House Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill that would expand those who qualify for the Texas medical marijuana program, otherwise known as the Compassionate Use Act, towards those who suffer from chronic pain. The House
Texas Senate Passes Bill Regulating School District Library Catalogs
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would increase regulation, administrative duties, and public awareness of school district library catalogs. Senate Bill 13, written by State Senator Angela Paxton, states, “A parent is entitled to access
Will Legalized Gambling in Texas Make It Through The Legislature This Year?
The topic of legalized gambling has been debated in Texas for the last several years. Unsuccessfully becoming legal in the 2021 Texas Legislature, the idea is being pushed again this year. Notable entities such as the Las
Texas Senate Passes Bill Penalizing Elected Attorneys
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 20 that would penalize state and local elected attorneys for not enforcing Texas’ abortion laws and other classes of law. Not just Texas, but other Republican-led states around the nation are
Texas House and Senate On Opposite Sides of School Vouchers
The Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives seem to be at odds again as the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 8 that would provide school vouchers. However, the Texas House of Representatives passed an amendment
Texas Supreme Court Concludes State Universities May Revoke Degrees By Former Students For Academic Dishonesty
The Texas Supreme Court has recently ruled that public universities can revoke degrees given out to former students if it is discovered they had engaged in academic dishonesty. Two cases wrapped up before the Texas Supreme Court