As the 89th Legislature manages a contentious special session, debates over hemp regulation, taxpayer-funded lobbying, and new influences from large political donors give an indication of the state’s shifting direction and identity.
Veteran suicide remains one of America’s most tragic and underaddressed crises.
Texas lawmakers are debating the future of hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-9 THC, with Senate Bill 5 following the controversial SB 3 from the regular session.
Extreme weather events are reshaping the policy agenda in Texas.
Everything is bigger in Texas, they say.
For nearly two decades, Representative Donna Howard has served the Austin community as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
In one of the fastest growing states in the nation, Texas is experiencing rapid change and increasing demands on public policy as state leaders try to plan for the future.
In a rapidly changing landscape of collegiate sports, few individuals possess the breadth of experience and expertise that Tom Burnett brings to the table.
While Representative John Lujan has lived a fulfilling life of public service and community leadership, it has not been without its incredible challenges, devastation, and pivotal life lessons.