When Will Marijuana Be Legal in Texas? Maybe Not Till 2023
By Jerry Epstein
Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana…
June 5, 2014
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Marijuana Won’t Be Legal in Texas Anytime Soon
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.
Mark P. Jones June 4, 2014
Seven Takeaways From the May 27 Primaries
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.
Mark P. Jones May 28, 2014
The Evolution of Democracy in Mexico: A Conversation With José Woldenberg
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.
May 8, 2014
Seven Takeaways From the March 4 Texas Primaries
Political science fellow Mark Jones offers insight to the March 4 Texas primaries.
Mark P. Jones March 5, 2014
An All Male GOP Statewide Slate in 2014?
With Comptroller Susan Combs’ announcement that she will not run for re-election in 2014, the Texas Republican Party faces the undesirable prospect of an all male slate candidates for statewide executive offices. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses prospective female candidates and what an all male slate could mean for the Texas GOP.
Mark P. Jones June 10, 2013
Latin America Initiative | Working Paper
U.S. Immigration Policy in the 21st Century, With Special Reference to Education: Examining the Crosscurrents of Nativist and Accommodationist Policymaking To access the full paper, download the PDF on the left-hand sidebar.
Abstract
In the spring of 2012, the Republican…
Michael A. Olivas April 8, 2013
Latin America Initiative | Working Paper
Immigration Policy and Partisan Politics in the State Legislatures: 2010–2012 To access the full paper, download the PDF on the left-hand sidebar.
Abstract
One point upon which virtually everyone…
Mark P. Jones, Benjamin Chou April 8, 2013
Which Party Best Mirrors Texas in Austin?
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.
Mark P. Jones November 20, 2012
Liberals and Conservatives in the 2011 Texas House of Representatives
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Introduction
Political scientists have long used…
Mark P. Jones September 22, 2011