The lawsuit signals a growing legal pushback against technology providers accused of failing to safeguard sensitive personal data.
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University of North Texas Settles Free Speech Case
UNT will pay more than $700,000 to resolve accusations of racism.
Legislation to Ban Local Governments from Hiring Lobbyists Clears Senate Vote
Senate Bill 12 is designed to close loopholes and stop the flow of taxpayer funds to registered lobbyists.
Senate Moves To Restore Attorney General’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
Legislation would allow the Attorney General to bring charges even if a local prosecutor declines to act.
Republican Redistricting Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats
House and Senate committees held public hearings on plans to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 primaries, and more are planned.
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Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
More than 100 potential cases of illegal voting are under investigation.
Texas Supreme Court Overturns $90 Million Lawsuit in Favor of Trucking Company
Before it was decided, the case inspired calls to reform trucking law.
Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.
Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
A new law going into effect next year could change that.
Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
The new effort comes at a time of unprecedented uncertainty for college sports.
Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
The first 30 House bill numbers remain reserved—held by House leadership for top-priority legislation that has not yet been filed.
Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach
Attorney Clayton Calvin said his client wants the courts “to recognize the limits in the Commerce Clause are real.”
President Trump Visits Texas Hill Country: Pledges Federal Support After Deadly Floods
First Lady Melania Trump said, “We are here to honor them and to give them support.”
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committees Created Ahead of Special Session
The new House and Senate committees will examine certain issues on the governor’s special session call regarding mitigating the effects of natural disasters.
Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback
A flurry of endorsements for incumbents has come from President Donald Trump’s PAC.
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AG Paxton Nabs Frio County Officials & Election Workers in Vote-Harvest Ring
The individuals are accused of manipulating senior citizens to harvest their votes.
House Finally Hears Senate Priority To Protect Students From Sexual Content
Legislation passed last session failed to keep sexually explicit books out of kids’ school libraries.
Abbott Presses Lawmakers: ‘Citizens or Criminals?’
While the Senate passed its set of bail reform measures earlier in the session, the House has yet to do so.
House Lawmakers Weigh Whether to Ban or Regulate Lottery Ticket Resellers
While one proposal would codify a ban on the practice of allowing Texans to purchase lottery tickets online, another would legitimize and regulate the industry.
Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing
The proposal would end “shared governance” and implement new curriculum reviews.
With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to get the measure to his desk.
Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations
Was the Lottery Commission following orders when it expanded gambling in Texas?
Texas Parents Back Ban on Schools Socially Transitioning Kids
A GOP-priority bill would ban socially transitioning students in K-12 public schools.
Students Arrested During Anti-Israel Protests Sue UT-Austin
The university disputes claims that the 2024 event was targeted because it was pro-Palestinian.
Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer
Sources say General Counsel Jimmy Skipton IV was directing bills be moved or killed to aid his wife’s lobby clients.