Research Library

By Jerry Epstein

Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana…

Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana in 22 states with more to follow, marijuana legalization appears inevitable — even in “law and order” states like Texas. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses why Texas is unlikely to legalize the sale and consumption of marijuana in the near future.

By Steve Nolin

Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana in…

By Rob Kampia

Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana in…

Texas voters took to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates for the November elections. Mark Jones, fellow in political science, compiled a list of seven takeaways from the primary runoffs.

José Woldenberg, who served as the first president of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute, traced the country's transition to democracy at an April 2014 lecture hosted by the Baker Institute Mexico Center. The center's Lisa Guaqueta and Kristin Foringer explain why Mexico's experience is distinct from similar processes elsewhere in the world.

Political science fellow Mark Jones offers insight to the March 4 Texas primaries.

By Gilbert G. Garcia

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

By Clay S. Conrad

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

Ethnic and racial profiles of the 83rd session of the Texas legislature differ starkly between Republican and Democratic delegations. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses which party delegation best mirrors the Texas population.