Harris County commissioners intend to decrease funding for outsourcing inmates.
Transparency
South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Locals have complained about the auditor hired by the judge.
Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024
Legal challenges had halted the release of last year’s ratings.
Prosecutors: Fort Bend County Judge Used Campaign Funds for Personal Bills
Prosecutors say Fort Bend County Judge KP George raided his campaign account for property taxes, a house down payment, and other personal costs—and then lied about it on official reports.
AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes
The food giant had previously removed artificial coloring from cereals sold in countries with stricter ingredient safety requirements.
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Council members voted 4-1 against an ordinance to prohibit street names referencing ideologies “contrary to the principles of the U.S. Constitution.”
ICE Arrests Trump Burger Operator Amid Lawsuits and Eviction
Roland Beainy, whom federal officials say overstayed his visa and is facing deportation proceedings, is one of the Trump Burger operators.
Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case
Rook Texas’ members and partners will be disclosed to the Court but protected from public disclosure.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.
State Agency Flouts Paxton’s Order To Release Documents
State environmental commission claims privilege outweighs government transparency in Texas Supreme Court case.