SCOTUS 2015: First Amendment Rights Reaffirmed
June 3, 2015
The Supreme Court kicked off June by releasing two decisions, demonstrating yet again why courts matter.
Supreme Court to Review Republican Attempt to Remove Kids From Population Counts
May 28, 2015
Texas Republican officials could dramatically weaken the influence of Hispanics in Texas with redistricting case
Marijuana Policy Reform Bills Move Out of Texas Committees
May 7, 2015
The unprecedented progress for marijuana policy reform is something to celebrate!
First Marijuana Policy Reform Bill Advances from Texas House Committee
May 5, 2015
The bill would change the offense for possessing one ounce of marijuana from a felony requiring jail time to a ticket and a fine.
New Studies Challenge Myths About Marijuana Policy Reform
March 4, 2015
Despite how often the issue is studied, more and more research on marijuana policy reform continues.
Marijuana Policy Reform in the 2015 Texas Legislature
March 2, 2015
Currently, Texas spends $734 million every year on 70,000 marijuana arrests and prosecutions.
Interview: Rep. Joe Moody on His Bill to Reduce Penalties for Small Marijuana Possession
February 12, 2015
Moody proposes changing state law to issue tickets instead of jail time, which would save local taxpayer dollars and allow law enforcement to focus on more serious crimes.
Session 101: How Committees Work
February 3, 2015
The work that goes into the process extends far beyond what we see.
Senate Rule Changes #Lockout Legislators, Texans
January 23, 2015
By cutting Democrats out of the process, it will be harder for those Democrats to represent their constituents.
