Category: Texas
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High Incarceration Rates in Texas
Texas continues to face a challenge in making progress toward advancing its criminal justice system to the modern standards. Despite the state’s efforts to decrease expenditures on its prison system, there are almost 150,000 offenders currently being kept in jail (Gottschalk, 2021). There are numerous ways to fix the issue, yet they require a significant…
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Texas v. Johnson (1989): An Evaluation
Table of Contents Historical Background Including the Issue Argued The Constitutional Question An Analysis of the Decision The Majority Opinion Dissenting and Concurring Opinions Personal Perspective: A Conclusion References After a protest which involved burning the American flag, one of the participants was convicted of a crime by a Texas law that focused on the…
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Burning the American Flag: The Texas v. Johnson Case
Table of Contents Summary Case Background Appellant’s Arguments Respondent’s Argument Court’s Decision Implications of the Decision References Summary In 1989, in a landmark ruling pitting the state of Texas against an individual identified as Johnson, they ruled in a 5-4 decision that desecrating the American flag was a symbolic speech protected by the United States…
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Low Voter Turnout in Texas and Its Causes
Voter turnout within different states significantly influences the results of the elections. When it comes to voting, such a factor as voter eligibility is considered. Among various provinces, the number of people who can legally vote differs. In Texas, throughout decades, voter turnout has been lower in comparison to the other states. The purpose of…
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The Alamo Monument in Texas’ History
The Alamo, called initially Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a monument located in present-day San Antonio, Texas. It was originally a Franciscan Mission constructed by Roman Catholic missionaries in 1718 and later abandoned. The 1936 Battle of the Alamo between Mexicans and Texians was fought at this location. Today, in addition to the ancient…
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Workers’ Injury Compensation in Texas
Table of Contents The Need for the Dispute Process Common Causes of Disputing the Compensation Workers’ Rights and Responsibilities During Disputes The Root Cause of Disputes Disputes and Claim Management Processes Conclusion References Workers’ compensation in the case of injuries and diseases resulting from performing work tasks is the principal challenge of a state’s policies.…
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Legislative Process in Texas: Styles of Lawmaking
Table of Contents Introduction Steps for Implementation Influence of the Presidents Delay Tactics Stakeholders References Introduction The decision to pass a new bill is not spontaneous: on the contrary, the approval of a new law is a long and thoroughly examined process. As a rule, officials’ decision to adopt a new law is made by…
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Transformation of Texas into an American State
Table of Contents Introduction The Transformation of Texas form a Mexican to an American State Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Texas is now one of the 50 states of the USA; however, this province changed its belonging to certain countries. For example, Texas is well-known for previously being a province in New Spain, a frontier state…
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Should Casinos Be Legal in Texas?
Table of Contents Introduction Current Situation Arguments for Legalization Arguments Against Legalization Conclusion References Introduction Casinos are heavily regulated in the United States and Texas, in particular. The state prohibits the opening of such businesses and regularly challenges Native American casinos, which tend to operate at the edge of the law, legally. However, there is…
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Texas Senate Measure 8 or the “Heartbeat” Bill
Table of Contents Introduction: Policy Policy History Current Effects Reform Proposal Conclusion Works Cited Introduction: Policy The research aims at investigating the Texas law Senate Bill 8, which is in effect currently. The bill prohibits abortions as soon as five or six weeks after the previous menstrual cycle begins, even in circumstances of rape or…