March is Women’s History Month, and the theme for 2021 is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.” Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has an on-demand CLE recording of its 19th Amendment Centennial Symposium from last August, entitled “Votes for Texas Women,” which is available here.
Read more*Update* - Winter Storm Uri Recovery Resources
Harris County recently issued a winter weather recovery alert through its ReadyHarris.org website. It provides some avenues of assistance for those affected by last month’s winter storm.
Read moreNational Cheese Doodle Day
The cheese doodle – the simple curl of cheesy crunchiness that leaves its trademark orange powder on your fingertips long after it disappears into your mouth. It’s not as if we needed a designated day to celebrate a yummy snack food, but anyway here it is. We hoped that you have your calendars marked because today is National Cheese Doodle Day.
Read moreTexas Legislative Authority for Executive Actions by Governor in Emergencies
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A synopsis of the statutory authority for the Texas governor’s ability to take executive actions during emergencies and a summary of what those actions have entailed related to COVID-19.
Read moreDigitally Celebrating Women's History
March kicks off Women’s History month nationwide. The pandemic continues to keep Americans at home, away from museums and historical sites. But this reality only fuels the rise of digital collections and exhibits, which allows would-be museum-goers to visit collections around the globe from the simple comfort of home. Here are some of our favorites when it comes to women’s history.
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