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Political Experts Look Into The New Texas Laws That Go Into Effect Today
Posted on · Some of the new laws take aim at abortion, gun restrictions, and critical race theory.
Posted on · Some of the new laws take aim at abortion, gun restrictions, and critical race theory.
Posted on · As debate continues and Republicans react to corporate pushback against voting legislation in Texas and Georgia, experts discuss the questions, concerns and points of view surrounding Texas' voting bills.
Posted on · Over half a dozen bills that will impact voting are in the Texas legislature, ranging from hours of operation and voter I.D. laws.
Posted on · An expert from Rice University's Baker Institute explains how the Republican-led opposition to voting expansion rights may hurt them more at the ballot box than it may hurt Democrats.
Posted on · Political science and legal experts discuss what election results say about the political and cultural divisions in our country, and what it will take to unify moving forward.
Posted on · A University of Houston researcher assesses systemic barriers and opportunities for civic engagement in Harris County, our panel of voting experts your last-minute voting questions, and live reports from polling locations by Houston Public Media reporters.
Posted on · Rice University political scientist Bob Stein told Houston Matters host Craig Cohen on Tuesday that the split results are the result of methodology differences combined with a tighter-than-usual race in Texas.
Posted on · Experts discuss the processes of voter registration and how to apply for, and cast, mail-in ballots.
Posted on · Experts discuss how our voting system works, and the likelihood of a Covid vaccine by the end of the year.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A new poll looks at the mayoral runoff, our weekly political roundup, how affectionate communication can be good for your health, and Deva Mahal performs.
Posted on · More than one-third of respondents say they'll vote for incumbent Sylvester Turner -- though even more of them give the city of Houston a poor grade on flood control and road maintenance.
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the concept of echo chambers and examines whether Houston or Texas are their own.
Posted on · Political scientist Bob Stein discusses recent voter trends in the Lone Star State.
Posted on · Besides the Cruz–O’Rourke contest, political expert Bob Stein thinks the races for the U.S. House of Representatives and county level contests can motivate the electorate
Posted on · Rice University professor Bob Stein outlines what makes Houston a challenging and unique place to conduct polls.