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23 Jun 2021, 12:00 pm
The Texas State Legislature passed a law officially recognizing Juneteenth in 1979. [read post]
3 Sep 2021, 11:31 am
" Moreover, this system makes it possible for the government to do what Texas did, and what other states have done in other contexts through "private attorney general" schemes: Shift enforcement of laws to private plaintiffs, and thus foreclose preenforcement challenges. [read post]
7 Jul 2011, 9:46 pm
, and the Court would not stay the execution based on an un-passed Bill before the legislature. [read post]
9 Nov 2009, 1:14 pm
 It compared the tax-services models of California and Texas. [read post]
19 Sep 2016, 7:45 am
Almost 50 anti-refugee bills in 19 states have been introduced in state legislatures, most of which attempt to block resettlement altogether. [read post]
30 Jun 2011, 5:18 am
Texas now releases more prisoners every year than were even locked up at any one time during Ann Richards' tenure. [read post]
1 Mar 2009, 9:09 pm
So, although the judge found the evidence "overwhelming" that Texas hold'em is a game of skill (establishing that he's never seen me play it), he still found the defendants guilty.In its previous session, the state legislature considered a bill that would have amended 16-19-40 to legalize in-home poker, "including, but not limited to, games commonly referred to as five-card draw, Texas hold'em, and seven card stud, and… [read post]
10 Apr 2008, 6:42 pm
Does anyone believe that our Texas Legislature is so wise or omniscient as to pass perfect criminal laws that should always be enforced? [read post]
2 Apr 2009, 1:03 pm
State. [read post]
4 Oct 2011, 9:44 am
That's because of a provision in the Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 55, which states that, "The Legislature shall have no power to release or extinguish, or to authorize the releasing or extinguishing, in whole or in part, the indebtedness, liability or obligation of any incorporation or individual to this State, or to any county, or other municipal corporation therein. [read post]
22 Nov 2010, 5:22 am
He’s worried the Legislature could approve new criminal penalty enhancements, either by increasing the minimum sentencing terms for state jail felonies, or by classifying more offenses as felonies. [read post]
13 Nov 2011, 2:57 am
The federal government had some leverage when it came to convincing state legislatures to comply. [read post]
17 May 2007, 2:44 am
Texas is the only state in the country that does not allow a needle-exchange program for drug users.Delisi is from Temple, where I suppose the problem of IV drug use isn't as immediate as it is in urban districts. [read post]
30 Jun 2015, 7:06 pm
In 1997, the Texas legislature enacted the Top Ten Percent Law which is designed to increase diversity without taking race into account. [read post]
4 Mar 2007, 9:12 pm
Last year, the Tennessee legislature considered a Jessica's Law proposal. [read post]
7 Sep 2017, 1:31 pm
But, take note of AB 1565, which is currently pending before the California legislature and which would accelerate the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees in California. [read post]
6 May 2024, 10:01 pm
Watson followed up his paper with a campaign to obtain the state legislatures’ ratification. [read post]
28 Dec 2011, 6:00 am
Thank (or blame) New York… (10/28/11) An examination of 2011 sharia law & international law bans before state legislatures (1/27/11) Bans on court use of sharia/international law advance in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma (4/11/11) Bans on court use of sharia/international law: ABA House of Delegates opposes “blanket prohibitions”, state legislatures out of session (8/8/11) Bans on court use of… [read post]
22 Feb 2019, 6:43 am
Bill Advances in New York State Legislature to Restore Jury Service Rights to Ex-Felons The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to allow felons to serve on trial juries. [read post]
8 Feb 2010, 7:31 pm
In Maryland, key changes to the public defender service appear to be working their way through the state legislature. [read post]
