One of the great things about federalism, above and beyond the fact that it both constrains the power of governments and is faithful to the Constitution, is that is turns every state into an experiment. We can learn what works best (though the President seems incapable of learning the right...
Resolutions, such as joint resolutions calling to put an amendment to the Texas Constitution on the ballot for voters, follow slightly different legislative processes. You can read more details about resolutions and the lawmaking process in the state’s handbook. How is the state...
Constitution. "The life of the mother is incredibly important, as is the life of the unborn child. It's a difficult situation," Paxton said, according to the Austin American-Statesman. A fetus that is viable outside the womb, at around 24 weeks into the pregnancy, is widely consid...
Associated PressFeb. 14, 2025 Abortions to Resume in Missouri After a Judge Blocks Restrictions Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution ...
Here's a look at what you need to know before you go. Key Statewide elections we'll be watching Proposition 1: The right to farm Proposition 1 would adda new section to Article Iof the state constitution to establish a right to farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and w...
Majority of Voters Polled Believe U.S. is Being Invaded at Southern Border April 17, 2024The Center Square The majority of American voters polled believe the U.S. is being invaded at the southern border. The findings come after Texas counties have led the national conversation on invasion, in...
Shutterstock Transgender people already face a heightened risk of mental health conditions, and the psychological harm is exacerbated behind prison walls. A2023 article in the Journal of Correctional Health Carefound that 90 percent of incarcerated trans people reported a mental health diagnosis, in com...
Courts:Federal courts, federal appeals courts and the Supreme Court decide whether laws and executive orders related to firearms conform with the Constitution. The president nominates new judges and the U.S. Senate confirms them. Related:
It comes as Texans voted to approve Proposition 8 earlier in November, amending their state constitution to create a fund that will finance broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. It's part of an effort to close what's called thedigital divide, aiming to ensure everyone eventual...
Constitution. Olvera ruled last week that because SpaceX is headquartered in California and the events that triggered the case took place there, it made no sense for the lawsuit to proceed in Texas. SpaceX filed a petition with the 5th Circuit a day later seeking ...