Texas has taken a strong stance against voter fraud by reinstating tougher penalties for the offense. The state's new law, HB 1243, which came into effect on September 1, 2023, makes voter fraud a second-degree felony, carrying a maximum prison sentence of up to twenty years. The aim of this change is to enhance election integrity and send a clear message against fraudulent activities.
In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Brazoria County fell by $21,763 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 28.7%.
The most prevalent ethnicity in Brazoria County districts student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Texas Education Agency.