This afternoon, the Senate unanimously approved SB 1750 by Senate Criminal Justice Chairman John Whitmire, which would allow certain persons with past felony convictions to obtain a provisional occupational license, so long as the person’s offense did not directly relate to the requirements of that occupation. This issue is a pillar of the Foundation’s restorative justice agenda, and Chairman Whitmire recognized the work of Marc Levin in his floor remarks laying out the bill.
Don’t Fence Me In: Tourism’s Role in Rural Economic Development
Editor’s Note: This is the latest part of a series on rural Texas and the challenges that rural Texans face. Over the next year, the Associated News Service will delve into the issues facing the Lone Star State’s 177 (out of 254) rural counties. AMARILLO—If you want to fall in love all over again with...