Daily Archives: September 27, 2012

Fifth Circuit upholds Texas Open Meetings Act

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Good. A Fifth Circuit federal appeals panel on Tuesday upheld the criminal penalty provision of the Texas Open Meetings Act against a challenge by a cadre of city officials who argued it chills free speech. Texas government officials sued the … Continue reading →

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Fort Bend ISD goes BYOD

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Students in the Fort Bend Independent School District may now bring their own mobile device to class to connect to the school’s WiFi and be part of the curriculum. Fort Bend ISD’s policy allows students to use electronic devices to … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Criminal district courts

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Nine of the 22 Criminal District Court benches are up for election this year in Harris County. Democrats hold seven of those nine positions. The Houston Chronicle has endorsed for of those seven incumbent judges for re-election. 176th Criminal District … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 24

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance is enjoying the change of season as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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