Issue #42

Cover Story: All Eyes Upon Texas

Lone Star state draws eyes of the nation with new legislative session and January court hearings

The eyes of the nation turn toward the Lone Star state in 2015 as culture-defining decisions are made in the halls of the Texas legislature and in courtrooms at the state and national levels. While bills are argued in the Texas House and Senate chambers related to firearms, religious freedom, marriage, education, sexual orientation discrimination, and abortion, the judicial system will issue verdicts related to the equal rights ordinances, state marriage laws and abortion clinic regulations. Many believe these decisions will produce ripples felt throughout the country.

Other Stories:

• 84th session’s leadership could determine fate of legislation
• Texas, La., Miss. marriage law cases presented to Court of Appeals
• SBTC DR teams aid Oak Cliff church destroyed by fire
• Court of Appeals hears arguments on Texas abortion regulations bill
• And more