Stories Related to Texas
Fifth Texas City To Decriminalize Marijuana
Harker Heights has now become the fifth city in Texas to add a cannabis reform option to the midterm election ballot, which will be taking place this November. The Harker Heights Initiative, with the goal to decriminalize marajuana possession in Harker Heights, comes from larger efforts of the activist group Ground Game Texas.
Rommy Kassim
6/18/2022
Ban The Box In Effect For Harris County, Texas Government Jobs
The "ban the box" movement is a second chance for hundreds of applicants for employment, allowing those with criminal histories the opportunity to live up to their potential. Harris County, Texas, is the latest to apply this to government jobs. "Ban the box" is aligned with the Fair Chance policy, which was passed in a 3-2 vote by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Rommy Kassim
2/4/2022
Texas Enacts "Ban The Box" Policy For Companies With More Than 15 Employees
Punishment shouldn't last a lifetime. DeSoto, Texas, acknowledges a person's right to a second chance with the enaction of a "Ban the Box" policy that prevents city employers with over 15 employees from asking about an applicant's criminal history.
Rommy Kassim
1/6/2022
Poll Finds 9 Out Of 10 Texas Voters Support Some Type Of Marijuana Legalization
According to a new survey performed by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune, 87 percent of Texas voters favor legalizing the use of marijuana. The figures from the poll are comparable to those of a survey conducted by the organizations in February 2021.
Rommy Kassim
7/14/2021