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 Legislature Passes Gun Safety Bill
The Texas legislature last month passed a bill that will become a law and close the loopholes in reporting mental health hospitalizations of juveniles. The goal of this is to add another layer of background checks for
Texas House of Representatives Votes to Impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives has officially voted to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on allegations of abuse of office, conspiracy, and securities fraud. Additionally, Paxton was impeached for interfering in the investigations and lawsuits against
Governor Abbott Threatens to Veto Modified School Choice Bill
School choice in Texas has been one of Governor Abbott’s top priorities this legislative session, giving families public money to send their kids to the school that they choose. His position was met with much criticism from
The Texas Legislature Passes Bill To End Mandatory Vehicle Safety Inspections
The Texas Legislature has voted to end the requirement for mandatory safety inspections when drivers renew their registrations. House Bill 3297 will still require drivers to pay the registration fee each year. Federal and state emissions inspections
Texas Legislature Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers and Drag Shows for Minors, and Transgender Athletes
The Texas Legislature has passed several bills to prohibit puberty blockers, transition surgeries, and drag shows for Texans under 18 years old. Senate Bill 14 would prohibit any surgery or drugs given to children under 18. The
Texas House and Senate Each Pass School Safety Bills
Both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate have each passed their own school safety bills aimed at increasing the presence of armed security at school campuses, providing funds to update school security and safety
Texas Senate Passes Bill Protecting Officers Using Less Lethal Projectiles
The Texas Senate passed a bill along with the promise of being signed by Governor Greg Abbott that would protect law-enforcement officers when they use less lethal projectiles, such as rubber bullets, tasers, bean bag guns, or
Controversial SB 147 Passes Texas Senate
Texas Senate passed the controversial Senate Bill 147 (SB 147) aimed to prohibit specific countries, and entities affiliated with those countries, from buying land in Texas. The nations listed are Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. These
Texas Childcare Advocates Want Lawmakers to Include “Bedrock Childcare Funding” In the State Budget
As federal funding from the Covid-19 pandemic will end in 2024, Texas childcare advocates have been at the Texas Legislature advocating for funding from the state to keep childcare centers and family care centers, running. They want