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Abbott Demands Paxton Shut Down CAIR Operations in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) use “existing tools” to strip the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of its nonprofit status and “eliminate” the organization’s ability to operate in Texas. On November 18, Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as “foreign terrorist organizations.” × This page requires
Paxton Sues Out-of-State Nurse Practitioner for Allegedly Distributing Abortion Pills Into Texas
The State of Texas is suing an out-of-state nurse practitioner for allegedly providing chemical abortion pills to women in the state via telemedicine company Her Safe Harbor. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against defendant Debra Lynch, Delaware Community Care, LLC, and Her Safe Harbor in a Jefferson County District Court on the basis
Gov. Greg Abbott Freezes H-1B Visa Applications for Texas Universities, State Agencies
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on all H-1B visa applications for public universities and state agencies on Tuesday. The pause is set to last until the Texas Legislature addresses the matter when it reconvenes in January 2027. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Electric Grid Withstands Winter Storm Fern
In contrast to the cascading events that crashed Texas’ power grid in the winter of 2021, the state’s energy generation and transmission have held up against increased demand under Winter Storm Fern. Arctic air swept into West Texas on Friday and progressed across the state over the weekend, bringing sleet, snow, and ice that led
Paxton Confirms Comptroller Can Block ESA Funds for Schools Tied to Terrorist Groups
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion confirming the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ full authority to block taxpayer funds from going to schools tied to terrorist groups or foreign adversaries, according to a January 24 press release. On December 12, Hancock requested an opinion from Paxton asking if schools with such ties
Abbott Endorses Sid Miller’s Challenger Nate Sheets in 2026 GOP Primary for Agriculture Commissioner
Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Nate Sheets for Texas agriculture commissioner in the 2026 GOP primary against incumbent and fellow statewide elected Republican Sid Miller. Abbott described Sheets as “the only candidate in the race who has the integrity to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture,” in a statement to the Texas Bullpen. × This page
Texas House Democrats Fined Over $9,000 Each for Breaking Quorum During GOP Redistricting Effort
Members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus who broke quorum during the summer of 2025 to delay a vote on the GOP-favored congressional redistricting map were fined about $9,000 each for absence-related costs, per a notice distributed on Tuesday. Democratic members returned to the Texas Capitol on August 18 after fleeing over two weeks
U.S. 5th Circuit Takes Up Texas, Louisiana Laws Requiring Ten Commandments Display in Schools
The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on a new Texas law requiring the display of donated copies of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, alongside a challenge to a similar Louisiana law, both previously ruled likely unconstitutional. Texas Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies
Texas House District 98 Candidates Spar Over Gambling, Taxpayer Lobbying, Campaign Donors
Texas House District 98, located in northeast Tarrant County, is an open seat for the first time in 13 years since state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) is not running for re-election. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Tesla Owner Elon Musk Touts ‘Most Advanced Lithium Refinery in the World’ in South Texas
Tesla North America announced the completion of a major lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, with Elon Musk calling it “the most advanced lithium refinery in the world.” In the promotion video, Jason Bevon, the site manager at the Gulf Coast lithium refinery, explains that the refining process used in Robstown is “inherently much more environmentally
Paxton Settlement Results in Over Two Million Free Eggs for Texas Food Banks
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. that resulted in the company donating around 2.16 million eggs to food banks across the state. Paxton sued Cal-Maine, one of the largest egg suppliers in Texas, in April 2020 for allegedly price gouging and illegally raising the cost of eggs by roughly
For 2026 to 2027, the Texas Education Agency Announces Seven Charter School Closures.
Seven charter schools in the state will be closing after the 2025–2026 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency ( TEA ). Charter schools that do not meet the educational or financial requirements are content to shutdown by the TEA Commissioner, or they may freely renounce their contract agreement. × This site needs to
