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Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Use of CCP-Aligned Tech Products in Texas Power Grid
State law prohibits CCP-aligned companies from accessing critical infrastructure.
Exclusive: Republican Candidates Filing Amicus Brief in Redistricting Case
All six candidates are set to appear on the 2026 primary ballot under the new congressional map.
Paxton Sues State Housing Agency for ‘Anti-Christian’ Restrictions
The lawsuit argues that Texas cannot condition access to a public benefit on religious neutrality or require faith-based groups to remove worship, teaching, or proselytization to be eligible for funds.
Supreme Court Issues Stay in Texas Redistricting Fight, Allowing New Map for Now
The stay allows Texas to continue operating under the new map for now, preventing immediate disruption to the 2026 election cycle.
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Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger campuses to meet national demand. In the midst of a water crisis, data centers create additional demand for this vital resource. According to the Texas Commission...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to remove State Rep. Gene Wu—the Texas House Democrat Caucus Chair—from office, accusing him of leading the ongoing quorum break and abandoning his constitutional duties. The emergency petition,...
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge Carlos Barrera has refused to move former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry’s “deadly conduct” case from Travis County’s criminal court despite concerns that he cannot be guaranteed a fair jury trial. A Travis County jury had previously sentenced Perry to 25 years in...
Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
As Texas House action is stalled by Democrats breaking quorum, the Senate is moving forward this week on a Republican plan to redraw the state’s 38 congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans’ new map, drawn to maximize partisan political...
USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request
Federal approval has been granted for Texas and five other states seeking to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs from being used to purchase sugary drinks and other unhealthy snacks. SNAP is administered by the states, but overseen by the U.S....
Abbott Confirms DPS Actively Searching for Democrats Still in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has confirmed that the Texas Department of Public Safety is actively searching for Democrat lawmakers who have remained in the state after fleeing the Capitol to block redistricting legislation during the special session. In an interview with Will...
Texas Can Require Voter ID on Mail Ballots, Federal Court Rules
In a win for secure elections in Texas, a federal appeals court upheld a state law requiring voters to provide identification numbers on mail-in ballots, a security measure already required of in-person voters. Judges on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had “no...
Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum
For the second day in a row, the Texas House of Representatives failed to reach a quorum, with only 94 members present—six short of the 100 required to conduct legislative business. Now, Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating, announcing he will seek court orders...