Posted on · Texas could lose about $5 billion a year in federal money for public schools that funds programs for poor students, like free breakfast.
Posted on · It has established statewide standards for the criminal defense of low income Texans.
Posted on · Hosts/Commentators, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus will take discuss the "Red, White and Blue" conversation with State Senator Rodney Ellis.
Posted on · The next Texas legislative session is almost a year away, but Senate Republicans are already zeroing in on proposals to bolster legal protections for religious opponents of same-sex marriage.
Posted on · Gene Locke said he plans to be a hands-on commissioner and will continue El Franco Lee's programs for Precinct 1 youth and seniors.
Posted on · We explore recent calls for comprehensive bail reform. Some argue judges under the current system are contributing to overcrowded jails by setting bonds too high, leaving defendants accused of low-level crimes who may pose no flight risk or threat to society imprisoned, simply because they can’t afford to post bail. We talk it over with […]
Posted on · State Senator Rodney Ellis, a Houston Democrat, has filed Senate Bill 65, which would allow Texas women to sue private businesses if they find out they’re not getting paid equally for similar jobs, regardless of when they learn about the salary discrepancy. Sound familiar? It should. It's the same concept covered in the federal Lily […]
Posted on · You’ve heard this part of the Miranda rights before (if not in person, then at least on TV crime dramas): “You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you…” Well, a lot of defendants can’t afford attorneys. That’s where public defenders come in, and sometimes private […]