Politics

Legal and political decisions go hand in hand. The Cochran Firm Texas Legal Examiner tracks how state and national policy changes affect personal safety, civil rights, and consumer protection—helping Texans understand the impact of politics on justice.

Guide to Texas Voting Requirements

As the November 5, 2024, presidential election approaches, it’s important to know how to register to vote and the deadline to do so. You should also know how and where to vote, and the identification needed to cast your vote. Without understanding the requirements to…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 2 Oct 2024

Political Road Rage: Tension Across the U.S. is Still Here

The most contentious presidential election in U.S. history is over. On Saturday, November 7, 2020, a full four days after Election Day, Joe Biden was officially declared the new president-elect. But unlike past elections, the dust is far from settled. Constantly heightening tension due to…

By Larry Taylor

/ 2 Dec 2020

Political Road Rage: Tension Across the U.S. is Still Here

Watch Out Below! There’s Glass Everywhere: What It Means to Have the First Female Vice President

“Make sure to wear shoes, ladies. There’s glass everywhere.” This quote, going viral all over social media, began circulating on Saturday, November 7, 2020 – the day the presidential election was officially called for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his history-making running mate,…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 25 Nov 2020

Watch Out Below! There’s Glass Everywhere: What It Means to Have the First Female Vice President

What’s Your Voting Game Plan? How to Ensure You’re Ready to Vote on Election Day

The 2020 presidential election is only weeks away, and millions of Americans will exercise their Constitutional right to vote this November. But how do you know if you’re ready to vote? Yes, you’ll show up to your polling place, likely with the knowledge of your…

By Johnelle R. Peer

/ 13 Oct 2020

What’s Your Voting Game Plan? How to Ensure You’re Ready to Vote on Election Day

Guide To Protesting In Texas: What You Need To Know

If ever there was a time Americans are exercising their rights as citizens, this is it. 2020 has seen thousands of protests across the country with individuals joining forces to advocate for civil rights, public health and economic equality. At the end of May, the…

By Nikeyla Johnson

/ 21 Sep 2020

Guide To Protesting In Texas: What You Need To Know

How To Get Involved In the 2020 Election

When it comes to presidential elections, Americans have persevered through many challenges. They succeeded at holding an election in 1864, during the Civil War, in a divided nation. They succeeded in 1932, as they suffered the economic devastation of the Great Depression. Now, U.S. citizens…

By Johnelle R. Peer

/ 15 Sep 2020

How To Get Involved In the 2020 Election

What You Need To Know About Voting By Mail

An election year is here, and it’s gearing up to be one of the most concerning elections we’ve had in a long time. As a country, we are still struggling with the COVID-19 crisis, and people are trying to determine the safest way to vote…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 4 Sep 2020

What You Need To Know About Voting By Mail