Drone bills in the Texas Legislature
You might assume that public policy related to drones — or “unmanned aircraft systems” — is strictly limited to the Federal Aviation Administration, but a number of bills were filed during 2017 Texas legislative […]
Recapping “Adelante: How Immigration Drives Austin Tech”
On Wednesday evening, innovators and entrepreneurs gathered at Capital Factory to learn more about the recent shift in the immigration policy landscape and what to expect next. Here’s a quick […]
Sharing economy bills to be heard in Texas Legislature next week
Next week is setting up to be the sharing economy week at the Texas Capitol, with bills on ridesharing and short-term rentals getting initial hearings in both the House of […]
April 12 – Adelante: How Immigration Drives Austin Tech
Travel bans. Potential H1-B visa changes. Sanctuary city legislation. Enforcement crackdowns. The immigration policy landscape has shifted enormously over a short period of time. It is more important than ever […]
Texas needs online voter registration now
[this originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on February 2] “Take it online, Texas!” This is the request from Texas.gov, the state’s official website, which provides many opportunities to do […]
140 Days: A Digestible Guide to the Texas Legislature
Today marks the beginning of the 2017 Texas Legislative Session. For the next 140 days, you’ll hear a lot about bills, committee hearings, and inter-chamber squabbles. For the uninitiated, it […]
ATA Update: Trump, local elections, and Texas Legislature
Here are three things you should know to finish your week right: Trump’s impact on tech in Austin. The next President of the United States, Donald Trump, will be sworn […]