Digital billboards aren't inevitable — and shouldn't be
There is no reason for cities to panic or to be bullied into quick action to allow digital billboards.
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Texas Democrats must get back to their progressive roots
Looking to the past reveals that the present Democratic Party already possesses a path to victory in Texas, but only if it assembles an unabashedly liberal, multiracial coalition that connects high politics with robust social movements.
"Welcoming" Houston is also deportation capital
Two months before Houston became a "Welcoming City," Interim Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman quietly renewed the 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement to screen for undocumented immigrants using the Immigration and Customs Enforcement database.
Preserve Texas' Rainy Day Fund
Legislators will be tempted to tap the Economic Stabilization Fund for many reasons, but restraint should be exercised.
Texas cities should upgrade billboard laws for digital age
Digital billboard technology could be a boon for both cities and businesses.
Texas health care innovation and care on right track
We should keep our Medicaid program as it is: serving patients and protecting equal access.
Constitutional principles should trump party affiliation
It is incumbent on conservatives to uphold our principles and speak out against actions that violate our most cherished constitutional precepts — regardless of the occupant of the White House.
Texas needs to finally take technology seriously
There can be no denying that the technology industry plays a significant role in Texas' economy, but our state Legislature and governor's office have not evolved to properly handle technology issues.
Angelica finally thrives at Harris County Department of Education's school
No school seemed right for Angelica Garcia – until her district enrolled her in HCDE’s Academic Behavior School West for developmentally disabled students.
Sex traffickers should be shamed
A new bill will give federal judges the ability to publish both the names and the photographs of both convicted human traffickers and buyers of trafficked victims.
What should Texas spend on border security under Trump? Nada.
With a Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Congress committed to securing the border, the question must be asked: Why should the Texas Legislature be in the border security business at all?
Hiring veterans boosts Central Texas businesses
Central Texas is a growing hub for technology and innovation, and the concentration of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces in our region is a major asset for the businesses and communities that are key to this economic dynamism.
Thank a veteran this weekend
The least we can do is to ensure that our government does everything it can to provide the medical care and support services our veterans require after completing their service.
A better way to fix health care
The Affordable Care Act, a sweeping law full of crushing regulations and burdensome mandates, has accomplished exactly the opposite of what President Obama naively promised while shattering the confidence of millions Americans in the process.
The millennial opportunity for Texas
The organizations that best understand and adapt to America’s largest living generation today will have the top talent, the best leaders and the most engaged customers tomorrow.
Eliminating the Texas school finance stigma
Recapture. The infamous, intimidating, complex school finance policy often referred to as "Robin Hood." The very term imparts a sense of negativity. But why?
Future bright for Texas State Board of Education
No government body will ever be perfect, but the State Board of Education has made strides to become representative of all Texans.
This election matters — but our principles matter more
Have we exchanged our moral compass for political expediency?
East Texans support Trump, but at lower levels than 2012
A recent poll sponsored by the Center for Social Science Research at the University of Texas at Tyler revealed unexpected trends in political attitudes of the East Texas region, especially which candidate voters are going to support.
How Harris County Department of Education helped Kyle land his dream job
Unless you or your child has had direct experience with school-based therapy in Texas, you probably don’t think much about the challenges that schools face to provide quality occupational and physical therapy to students who need it.