The three-judge panel appeared sympathetic to plaintiffs’ argument that the county’s political signage rules violate the First Amendment.
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ANALYSIS: State Speech Police Vote to Target Citizens
Political speech on social media may now land Texans in hot water.
Analysis: Will Texas Have its Own Speech Police?
The Texas Ethics Commission is set to consider policing social media posts.
TLR Targets Free Speech Law Ahead of Legislative Session
The Texas GOP platform supports the Texas Citizens Participation Act, which protects citizens from abusive lawsuits.
Fired Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Wins $395,000 Settlement
Former Lieutenant Roxanne Mathai was fired after attending the January 6, 2021 Trump rally.
Federal Appeals Court Halts Palo Pinto County’s Rules Against Political Signage
The ruling indicates that the county’s rules likely violate the First Amendment.
Lawsuit Challenges Texas Ethics Commission for Targeting Grassroots Organization
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Federal Court Allows Texas’ Media Censorship Case to Continue
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Laredo Journalist Arrested For Questioning Government Officials Turns to Supreme Court
“If that is not an obvious violation of the Constitution, it’s hard to imagine what would be,” the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals previously determined
Kerrville Residents Sue City Over Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance
The group accused the city of Kerrville of unfairly targeting candidates intent on challenging incumbents.