Perspectives, analysis, and commentary from Texas voices -- lawmakers, policy experts, business leaders, and citizens.
By Joe Pool As a disabled district judge, I am compelled to speak out against Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a misguided piece of legislation that threatens both the liberties of Texans and the economic vitality of our state.
By Payton McNabb and Amie Ichikawa If Texas wants to stand with women, the Texas legislature must pass House Bill 229 and codify definitions of sex-based terms like “male” and “female” into state law.
By The Texas Dispatch Editorial Board The cigarette and vape company Altria may have misstepped this week with its bill to ban all competition in Texas for its smokeless Juul product.
By The Texas Dispatch Editorial Board We reported on April 30 that Senate Bill 1698 was moving through the Texas legislature to ban vaping products.
By Sid Miller Texas was built on true grit, God’s grace, and good old-fashioned hard work.
By Matthew L. Mackowiak Texas has always been a land of bold ambition and fierce self-reliance.
By Dr. Sue Ojageer As a mother of five, social media content creator, and the founder of Pharmacy Mentors - a platform that supports pharmacy professionals through mentorship, education, and community - I’ve been intentional about how I introduce my children to social media and the online world.
By Sid Miller As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy.
By David Sampson One of the questions facing state legislators as they enter the final weeks of this year’s legislative session is whether their actions will provide real help with the rising cost of home insurance, or if lawmakers will make matters worse for Texas consumers.
By Bill King The “clearance rate” in law enforcement lingo is the percentage of reported crimes that are solved by the police.
By Kody Carson Washington has a reputation for talking about farmers without ever talking to farmers.
By The Texas Dispatch Editorial Board A powerful case is emerging for embracing vaping as a public health tool in the fight against cigarette smoking.