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 Passes “The SCOPE Act” to Protect Minors From Harmful Online Content
The “Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment” Act initially passed the Texas House of Representatives. This would require social media and other digital companies to require parental consent before allowing access to minors (anyone under 18). Under
Texas Senate Passes Bill That Would Prohibit Covid-19 Mask and Vaccine Mandates
The Texas Senate has passed several bills that aimed to prevent COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates across the state. The bills would prohibit local governments, state agencies, public universities, public schools, and anyone who receives public money,
Texas “Death Star” Bill Passes House of Representatives
In a controversial move by state legislatures, the Texas House of Representatives has passed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, aiming to have certain state regulations consistent around Texas. According to Houston Public Media, “The bill would prevent
Texas Senate Passes a Package of Bills Aimed at Improving the Power Grid
The Texas Senate has passed a series of bills that aim to improve the Texas power grid. The power grid in Texas has been under scrutiny after its failure to deliver electricity and heat during the 2021
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