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.
Greg Abbott Pushes Emergency Items For the Texas Legislature In State of the State Address
Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State Address in San Marcos, Texas at Noveon Headquarters. “The state, of our State, has never been more exceptional. Texans have inherited a legendary pedigree. A
Fairfield Lake State Park Sold To Dallas Firm To Build Residential Properties
Texas is going to lose Fairfield Lake State Park after 50 years of being leased to the state. The park has been leased to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife since 1971 by a company now
Joint Resolution Filed in Texas House That Would Let Voters Decide On Legalized Gambling
Legalized gambling is making another push in Texas with a bill that, if passed by the Texas Legislature, would allow Texans to vote on the issue coming in November. State Representative Charlie Geren R-Forth Worth has written
Texas House Bill Filed to End Robin Hood Recapture Law
A house bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that would seek to lower the effects of recapture, also known as the Robin Hood law. House Bill 620, written and filed by State Representative Matt Shaheen
Texas Goes After Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies In State Agencies and Higher Education
A memo from the Texas Governor’s office, written by Abbott’s Chief of staff, Gardner Pate, states that Texas agencies and institutions of higher education funded by the state are to stop having offices that promote Diversity, Equity,
Governor Abbott Promotes School Choice Through Education Savings Accounts
Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed Annapolis Christian Academy in Corpus Christi on parent empowerment in education. Governor Abbott highlighted how parents need more access to their children’s education. “Public schools play a vital role in
Texas Department of Information Resources Reveals Plan That Prohibits TikTok on State Devices
The Texas Department of Information Resources and the Texas Department of Public Safety have published their outline regarding the use of prohibited applications on state agency devices, personal devices for those who work in the Texas government,
Texas House Bill Filed to Increase Teacher Salaries By $15,000
A new bill has been filed in the Texas House seeking to raise teacher salaries by $15,000 and give a 25% pay increase to school support staff as the Texas Legislature is currently deciding how to spend
Texas Governor Abbott Hires Texas’ First Border Czar
Governor Greg Abbott, earlier this week announced that the state of Texas will have its first-ever Border Czar to be over border matters and report directly to the Governor. The Border Czar will be over border security