U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stressed that Temporary Protected Status was intended to be “just that—temporary.”
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Attorney General Paxton Says State Will Continue Defending Border Security Law After Setback
While Texas’ law was blocked by a federal appeals court last week, Paxton says the state is not giving up.
District Judge Upholds State Fair of Texas’ Controversial Firearms Ban
Judge Emily Tobolowsky in Dallas County dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the ban, which was first instituted in 2024.
HHS Halts Gender Ideology Funding in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
The notice follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming parents’ right to protect their children from content undermining their religious beliefs.
Texas Officially Phases Out Temporary Paper License Plates
Officials for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles say the change will make it easier to prevent crimes involving counterfeit license plates.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Texas Agency Orders Universities To Disclose Illegal Alien Students
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s directive follows a June 4 ruling that illegal aliens cannot receive in-state tuition in Texas.
US Justice Department Drops Investigation Into EPIC City
Federal law enforcement officials are not bringing forth any lawsuits or charges over the planned Muslim community in North Texas.
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
To comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order, the commissioners voted to use ballot-on-demand printers for this year’s general election.
Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals
IGT, the embattled operator of the Texas Lottery, is rebranding to Brightstar Lottery.