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Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Declare Emergency, Unlock State Funds for SNAP Beneficiaries
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) hangs in the balance as the government shutdown hit its 30th day, and Texas Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to act. A letter sent to Abbott from 12 Democratic members of the Texas Senate asks him to “act now” by unlocking state funds to fill in the
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 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
Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Launches Democratic Bid for GOP-Favorable Congressional District
State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) officially launched her long-expected bid for Congress on Monday for a district that is highly favorable to Republicans. Formally announcing in Austin on Monday, Eckhardt filed to run for Congressional District (CD) 10, which stretches from Travis County out to the eastern part of the state past the City of
Abbott Names Former State Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins to Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court will see a new face on the bench this fall, with Gov. Greg Abbott announcing the selection of former Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins to the position being vacated by retiring Justice Jeff Boyd. Boyd, who served in Place 7 on the court for 12 years, announced his retirement this past
Texas Cattle Ranchers Push Back on Trump’s Argentina Beef Purchase Plan
Texas cattle ranchers and beef producers are pushing back against the Trump administration after it announced plans to increase beef imports from Argentina. Speaking with the press pool aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. “would buy some beef from Argentina… If we do that, that will bring our
