Election 2020
Early Voting Can Start Oct. 13 As Scheduled, Texas Supreme Court Rules
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court ruled against several GOP officials who pushed to keep early voting to a two-week period during the pandemic.
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Election 2020
Hey Voter, The Texas Supreme Court Has Seats To Fill Too
Posted on · Four positions on the state's highest civil court are on the ballot this fall.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Bars, Other Businesses Can Now Reopen At 25% Capacity
Posted on · As Houston enters its 11th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Texas
State’s Top Judge Calls For Legislature To Enact Bail Reform
Posted on · In his State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht said the current system often keeps poorer, low-risk defendants in jail until their trial, while better-off, high-risk defendants can pay their way out.
Politics
Latino Voters Sue To Replace Texas’ Judicial Election System
Posted on · The lawsuit charges the state’s system of choosing judges in at-large, partisan elections violates the Voting Rights Act.