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Google Announces $40 Billion in Texas AI Data Centers
At its Midlothian Data Center, alongside a number of state officials, Google announced a $40 billion data center infrastructure investment in Texas. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, said that the investment will go toward the construction of three data center campuses located in Armstrong and Haskell counties. × This page
‘Values-Based’ Nonprofits Proxy Vote Advisors Sue Attorney General Over Texas Investing Law
Several nonprofit organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. District Court in Austin, challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill (SB) 2337 by state Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) because they say it chills their speech about “value-based investing.” SB 2337, passed during the 89th Legislative Session, requires a
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Audit of Texas Southern University, Alleges Widespread ‘Misuse’ of Taxpayer Dollars
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling on the Texas Rangers to investigate Texas Southern University (TSU) after the state auditor allegedly found that “hundreds of millions” of taxpayer dollars were being “misused” via thousands of unauthorized invoices. Patrick shared an X post on Monday afternoon that the Texas State Auditor’s Office has been actively auditing
Texas Highway Patrol Signs a” Task Force” Agreement to Implement Immigration Laws
The Texas Highway Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division have incorporated into the 287 ( g ) federal immigration enforcement agreement’s task force model. Senate Bill ( SB ) 8, which was passed in the 89th Legislature, authorizes local or state law enforcement to enter into agreements with ICE to
Dan Patrick pledges$ 1 million in campaign cash to establish Texas’s New Turning Point USA Chapters.
Lt. Gov. Following the September assassination of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk, Dan Patrick is pledging$ 1 million from his campaign funds to expand Turning Point USA ( TPUSA ) chapters across Texas ‘ college and high school campuses. On Thursday, Patrick said he had a “long call” with TPUSA executives about how to expand its
5th Circuit Vacates Block on Texas’ Ban on Drag Shows with Minors in Attendance
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a lower court ruling that blocked Texas’ ban on drag performances with children under 18 years old present in the audience. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas had legally challenged Senate Bill (SB) 12 on behalf of the plaintiffs, The
Five Takeaways From Texas’ November Off-Year Election
While it wasn’t as extensive as the full slate of elections the state will see on the ballot next year, there is plenty to take away from what happened in Tuesday’s off-year election. Here are five things to note. Democrats Get Their Energizing Result × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to
All 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments Pass, Including Bail Reform, Water Fund, Tax Exemptions
All 17 state constitutional amendments were approved by Texas voters on Election Day, including several tax prohibitions, exemptions, and a bail reform proposition. Among the propositions that were approved by Texan voters on Tuesday was Proposition 15, known as the “Parental Bill of Rights.” It amends the Texas Constitution to affirm that “parents are the
Court Dismisses OGWA Founder’s $50 Million Lawsuit Against Texas GOP Activist
A West Texas district court has dismissed another lawsuit filed by Oil and Gas Workers Association (OGWA) founder Matt Coday, part of an ongoing collage of legal actions between Coday and those who say he has both mismanaged the nonprofit while engaging in deceptive practices and waged a retaliation campaign designed to defame and harass
Pro-Casino, Anti-Gambling Interests Go All In on Texas Senate Special Election
Residents of north and west Tarrant County will be glad to know that the ad and mail onslaught from the Senate District (SD) 9 special election will soon end. But they’ll be disappointed to know that the race is barrelling toward a runoff, ensuring the continuation of the political blitz that’s marked the county this
Election Day Arrives in Texas with Special Elections, Constitutional Amendments, Bond Proposals on Ballot
Election Day has kicked off in Texas with ballots posing choices to voters in two special elections, 17 state constitutional amendments, and over 400 bond proposals and other local propositions. There are two special elections that will be on some Texans’ ballots: Congressional District (CD) 18 and Senate District (SD) 9. × This page requires
Court of Criminal Appeals Judge’s Divorce Case Records Sealed from Public Access
Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Lee Finley is now the defendant in two different court cases, with the most recent, his divorce, drawing an unusual legal parallel to another high-profile case in the same county — Finley’s political supporter Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both cases raise questions about the public’s constitutional right to access court
