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Federal Judge Blocks Key Border Enforcement Law Provisions
Federal Judge Blocks Key Border Enforcement Law Provisions
The ruling blocks Texas DPS from enforcing a state law making illegal reentry a crime and allowing the state to issue “removal” orders against...
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to Create Detransition Clinic, Pay $10 Million in ‘Historic’ Settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to Create Detransition Clinic, Pay $10 Million in ‘Historic’ Settlement
The agreement stems from a years-long investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud tied to sex-change procedures on minors.
Texas Supreme Court Declines to Oust Democrat Lawmakers Over 2025 Quorum Break
Texas Supreme Court Declines to Oust Democrat Lawmakers Over 2025 Quorum Break
Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock said penalties imposed during the 2025 walkout “barely scratched the surface” of the House’s constitutional authority.
Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Re-Indicted After Travis County DA Dismissed Initial Charges
Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Re-Indicted After Travis County DA Dismissed Initial Charges
Also indicted is the now-defunct Texas Lottery Commission.
Agency: Security Law Must Be Considered With Extra-High-Voltage Line
Agency: Security Law Must Be Considered With Extra-High-Voltage Line
Chinese billionaire Sun Guangxin bought land that is along one of the proposed routes for a 765-kV transmission line.
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Warns Dallas Judge Over Courtroom Mask Mandate
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Warns Dallas Judge Over Courtroom Mask Mandate
A judge has been ordered to explain why her courtroom still requires masks and health screenings years after Texas ended its COVID emergency orders.
A&M Program Director Advises Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Affiliate
A&M Program Director Advises Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Affiliate
The Texas City Management Association is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League.
Abbott Unveils Public Safety Package Targeting Repeat Offenders and Rogue Prosecutors
Abbott Unveils Public Safety Package Targeting Repeat Offenders and Rogue Prosecutors
Gov. Greg Abbott says the proposals are aimed at protecting victims and keeping repeat offenders behind bars, while Travis County DA José Garza...
Paxton Freezes Tax Increases for 130 Texas Cities Over Audit Failures
Paxton Freezes Tax Increases for 130 Texas Cities Over Audit Failures
After reviewing more than 1,000 municipalities, Paxton says over 130 cities failed to meet audit requirements and are now barred from adopting higher...
Chinese National Protests Proximity of Proposed Transmission Line
Chinese National Protests Proximity of Proposed Transmission Line
Chinese billionaire Sun Guangxin’s South Texas land purchase near an Air Force base previously sparked national controversy.
More State Lawmakers Call for Pause on Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Project
More State Lawmakers Call for Pause on Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Project
Lawmakers are requesting a meeting with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Exclusive: Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Indicted, Quietly Cleared by Travis County DA
Exclusive: Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Indicted, Quietly Cleared by Travis County DA
State lawmakers called for charges against Grief after abuse of the lottery was disclosed in 2025.