In this installment for the Black History Month Ex Libris Juris series, we will focus on the elimination of white primaries in Texas. Surprisingly, the end of this practice has a historical connection to Houston.
Read moreCrim Pro: Basics of Criminal Procedure
The Crim Pro Ex Libris Juris series highlights general topics and legal information resources on Texas Criminal Procedure. This post summarizes the information found in the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section publication The Texas Criminal Justice Process: A Citizen’s Guide, the Wex legal dictionary of the Legal Information Institute, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Read moreResources for Drafting Civil Motions
The reference desk of the Hainsworth Law Library receives a multitude of daily requests for motions. Sometimes, we get requests that will stump even the most experienced librarian.
Read moreLGBTQ+ History - New HeinOnline Database
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HeinOnline has introduced a new database all on LGBTQ+ rights.
Read moreBlack History Month 2023
February is National Black History Month, and this year's theme, as chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASLAH), is "Black Resistance." The theme highlights the efforts "to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in a just democratic society." In addition, during this month, "we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society."
This blog post highlights actions that Black Americans have made in order to create lasting change in areas like publications, cultural centers, hospitals, education, sports, and politics here in Houston.
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