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Texas Education Agency’s Announced Takeover of Houston ISD: What Does this Mean, and What Happens Next?
Posted on · Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns.
Tag: State Representative Jolanda Jones
Texas
Texas House has record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawmakers face scores of bills focused on gender and sexuality
Posted on · The Texas Legislature has nine lawmakers who are openly LGBTQ, all Democrats, including Reps. Ann Johnson and Jolanda Jones of Houston. At the same time, some Republican lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills aimed at drag queens, transgender children and how sexuality is discussed in schools.
Politics
Texas police officers would have to carry liability insurance under proposed law
Posted on · Democrats in Texas have been calling for new police reforms in the state. Some lawmakers say requiring insurance for police officers might be less challenging than passing legislation to end qualified immunity.
Politics
Jones beats Bess in the Democratic primary runoff for House District 147
Posted on · State Representative Jolanda Jones appeared on the verge of winning a full term after defeating Realtor Danielle Keys Bess for the second time in less than a month.