Category: Texas

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…

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…

In order to understand the present, one needs to look at the past. Despite the rich and long history of Texas, the 19th century was the turmoil of major events forming most of Texas legacy. These three major events are the formation of the state of Coahuila y Tejas (1824), the Texas Revolution (1835), and…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the last few months, the debate on gun control has increased especially after recent high profile shootings such as the shootings in the University of Texas, the Connecticut school massacre, and Northern Illinois University. Such horrific deeds have raised political, social, moral, and legal debates…

Table of Contents Introduction History Role of the board Parole guidelines system Governance Voting process Parole revocation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is a government agency that determines the offenders that are fit for parole or mandatory supervision. In addition, it determines the conditions for the release of offenders.…

Peer reviews refer to the processes through which the performances of doctors and other medical staff are reviewed by other doctors, health care providers, and hospitals. In Texas, the peer review process is governed by Section 160.007. This section outlines the Texas Occupations Code. According to this legislation, the activities of the peer review committee…

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…

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…

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…

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…