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Texas Supreme Court Issues Comment Protecting Judges’ Religious Beliefs Regarding Same-Sex Ceremonies
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has amended the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct by adding a comment that would protect judges based on their “sincerely held religious beliefs.” On October 24, SCOTX added this comment to Canon 4 of the Code: “It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly
Texas Landowners Flooded by State Project in 2017 Still Fighting for Takings Case
Turning to the courts to seek just compensation from the State of Texas after a state highway project flooded their farm and destroyed their property and livelihood, Winnie, Texas farmer Richard DeVillier and other affected plaintiffs have now been submerged by a flood of motions deployed by the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Texas Representative Pushes to Sue Celina ISD Amid Teacher Sexual Misconduct Allegations
State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) announced at a press conference Wednesday that he intends to file lawsuits on behalf of families allegedly hurt by former Celina ISD teacher and coach Caleb Elliott, who was arrested and charged with Invasive Visual Recording and Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. “I, like you, am horrified at the
CCA Makes Stand On Microplastic Pollution
Texas’s bays & beaches are vital to our economy and outdoor traditions, supporting millions of jobs and billions in revenue. However, microplastic pollution, especially from local plastic production, can threaten marine life, public health, and our industries. The influx of plastic pellets along our coast is degrading natural beauty and risking the future of fishing
Former GOP Allies Face Off in Contentious Race for Cypress-Fairbanks School District Board
Accusations about contracts, recorded conversations, and paid chaplains mark a heated fight between two incumbent Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) trustees who were elected four years ago with support from conservative and Republican groups. In 2021, voters tossed incumbents and elected Natalie Blasingame and Scott Henry to CFISD board Positions 5 and 6, respectively. Both
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for veterans with a rare but deadly cancer to get their health care needs covered by the government. The new policy, involving breast cancer in men, is laid out in a Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica. The previously undisclosed document does not cite any
Texas Comptroller to Freeze New ‘Historically Underutilized Business’ Certifications
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is moving to “freeze” the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program to ensure it remains in compliance with new state legislation and executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). “Texans deserve a level playing field where government contracts are earned by performance and best value — nothing more,
Texas Sues Tylenol Manufacturer For Allegedly Endangering Pregnant Women Amid White House’s Autism Claims
Texas is suing the manufacturer of Tylenol for allegedly marketing the product toward pregnant women despite knowing the potential risks it poses for prenatal development, following the White House’s suggestion that the drug is linked to autism in children. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue
Texas’ Lawsuit Against Yelp Alleging ‘Misleading’ Disclaimer on Pro-Life Resources Revived by Appeals Court
The State of Texas’ case against Yelp for alleged manipulation of information regarding pro-life resources is headed back to court after an appeals court’s ruling on October 16. The 15th Court of Appeals found that while Texas doesn’t have general jurisdiction, it successfully established its specific jurisdiction over the California-based review service company because Yelp’s
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Announce Texas Fuel Pipeline Expansion
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan have announced the expansion of their West Coast pipeline project in Texas to facilitate natural gas transportation to markets in Arizona and California. The 1,300-mile refined fuel project, named the Western Gateway Pipeline, will be able to supply 200,000 barrels per day with the announced expansion capacity. “This shift allows
Celina ISD Employee Arrested for Child Pornography Draws Attention from Attorney General, Lawmakers
State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on October 23, requesting his office “undertake an outside and independent investigation into the shocking reports out of Celina ISD in Collin County.” Leach questioned whether Celina ISD administrators or staff had prior knowledge of Moore Middle School teacher and coach
Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline to Not Seek Re-election, Joins National Faith Advisory Board
State Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-Fort Worth) will not seek re-election to the Texas House after an invitation to join the National Faith Advisory Board, serving under President Donald Trump’s Senior White House Faith Office Advisor, Pastor Paula White. “It has never been more clear that the battle for our nation is not political, it is
