Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer is a graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. Ever since graduating, Jacob has enjoyed the Brownwood Community, doing shows at the Lyric Theatre, and does much of his writing at Common Grounds.
Parental Rights Bill Filed Provides More Details on Possible School Vouchers in Texas
Last week, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a speech in front of the Texas Capital to support Parent Empowerment Day. He was surrounded by a rally of people with shirts that stated, “Parents Matter.” Those in attendance at
Bill Filed In Texas Senate Seeks To End Tenure In Texas Public Universities
Tenure has been a popular practice across institutions of higher education to attract talent and ensure academic freedom from persecution. However, in Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been an outspoken member of the Texas Government against
Texas Senate Approves New Property Tax Relief Package
The Texas Senate has approved their $16.5 billion property tax relief package signed by all 31 members of the state Senate. This bipartisan initiative seeks to alleviate property taxes in three distinct ways. If the package passes
New Bill Filed in Texas Legislature Seeks To Close Down Texas’ 5 Juvenile Facilities
A bill filed in the Texas House by the young Democrat State Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) would seek to dissolve Texas’ five juvenile detention facilities. If passed by the Legislature, it would dissolve the Texas Juvenile
Why Are People Worried About The New Texas House Bill To Alleviate Property Taxes?
Last week, both chambers of the Texas Legislature each presented their proposals for how they plan to alleviate property tax burdens for Texans. This has been something that both the Governor, Lt. Governor, and now the Speaker
Texas Senate Passes Gun Safety Bill To Clarify Reporting Youth Mental Health Hospitalizations
The first bill passed by the Texas Senate seeks to clear up confusion about reporting juvenile mental health hospitalization records to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System. According to the new law, “Texas courts will
America’s 2nd Peppa Pig Theme Park To Be Built In DFW Area
North America’s 2nd Peppa Pig Theme Park will be ready to enjoy by the year 2024. This is another children’s theme park being built in the DFW area along with the new Universal Studios Theme Park in
New Bill Filed in Texas House Prompts Discussion of Secession From the United States
Greenville Republican Bryan Slaton has filed House Bill 3596, The Texas Independence Referendum Act. If passed, the bill would be put on a general ballot in November to allow voters to decide if the state of Texas
Texas House Bill Filed For Property Tax Reduction Depending on Family Size.
A new House bill in the Texas Legislature was filed that would give nuclear families with 4 or more children property tax breaks. There are qualifications, however, on who gets to benefit if this bill is passed.