Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Journal

The Arab Awakening and the Pending Oil Pinch

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When U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the…

Amy Myers Jaffe, Keily Miller June 29, 2012

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Newsletter

Health Policy Research Newsletter - December 2011

Does the Affordable Care Act need mending? Fellow Vivian Ho says yes, although the new law is a step in the right direction.

Vivian Ho December 6, 2011

Journal

Voting at Non-Precinct Polling Places: A Review and Research Agenda

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Introduction

Where, when, and how we vote has garnered…

Robert M. Stein, Greg Vonnahme October 3, 2011

Research Paper

Report on the Effects of Houston-area Red Light Monitoring Cameras

Summary

This report tracks the impact of red light monitoring cameras on the frequency of traffic accidents in Houston, Texas…

Matthew Loftis, Aleksander Ksiazkiewicz, Robert M. Stein August 16, 2011

A gavel rests in front of the Mexican flag.

Drug Policy | Research Paper

A “Failed State” in Mexico: Tamaulipas Declares Itself Ungovernable

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Mexico finds itself in a precarious position, given the…

Gary J. Hale July 26, 2011

Commentary

The Demise of “Sanctuary Cities” Legislation: A GOP Debacle or Success?

The Texas Legislature did not pass legislation to ban and prevent the existence of "sanctuary cities" for undocumented immigrants in Texas during the 2011 May-June special session. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones examines whether the demise of this legislation was the Republican leadership's preferred outcome.

Mark P. Jones June 30, 2011

Commentary

The Death of the “Sanctuary Cities” Bill: A Strategic Victory for Gov. Perry

House Bill 12, the "sanctuary cities" bill that would have effectively banned cities providing safe have to illegal immigrants in Texas, died in the Senate's Transportation and Homeland Security Committee in May of 2011. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones explains how Gov. Rick Perry managed to promote the agenda of the conservative wing of the Republican Party without diminishing his support among Hispanics.

Mark P. Jones May 20, 2011