Experts in the News

As Texas faces a large economic deficit brought on by the coronavirus, reports show that legalized marijuana could bring annual revenues of $1 billion to state coffers. But political science fellow Mark Jones didn't see a scenario where the Texas Senate would legalize marijuana or pass any decriminalization measures. "I think it would be dead on arrival,” Jones said.

How has the identity and influence of Hispanic GOP voters evolved over the last half century? What are the political implications nationwide and in Texas? Political science fellow Mark Jones discussed these topics and more.

Political science fellow Mark Jones explained that some Texas Democrats are ecstatic that Trump will be out of the Oval Office, but unhappy to lose him as a campaign target.

Political science fellow Mark Jones discussed the election results.

“Texans will turn out to vote when they have a competitive election,” said political science fellow Mark Jones. “But when Texas mobilizes … at least in this election, it didn’t turn that much bluer.”