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Lawsuit Seeks GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner’s Removal, Citing Viral Marijuana Smoking Video
A lawsuit to remove West Texas District Attorney (DA) Sarah Stogner from office was filed this week, accusing her of refusing to enforce state drug laws following her viral video in which she smoked a marijuana joint purchased in New Mexico. The suit invokes Texas’ “rogue prosecutor” law, which allows citizens to petition for the
Abbott Rallies Voters to Support Texas Constitutional Amendments, Turn Harris County Red
Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to Cypress in northwest Harris County on Tuesday to ramp up enthusiasm for a slew of proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, including those that address property taxes, election integrity, and restricting bail for suspects accused of violent crimes. “Early voting has already begun,” said Abbott. “We need your participation because
Over 2,700 ‘Potential Noncitizens’ Found on Texas Voter Rolls After Federal Database Review
The State of Texas found 2,724 “potential noncitizens” its voter rolls after a review conducted by the Secretary of State (SOS). SOS Jane Nelson announced on Monday, the first day of early voting for the November election, that her office had identified 2,724 individuals registered to vote in Texas who are potentially not U.S. citizens.
Early Voting Kicks Off in Texas With Two Special Elections Among Constitutional Amendments
Early voting in Texas commenced on Monday with various measures on the ballot, some resulting from this year’s legislative session and others due to vacancies in political office. The measures include 17 statewide constitutional amendments, various local and special elections, and a plethora of local bond proposals. Among the most significant of these ballot items
Student Activists Sue Texas Over New Age Verification App Download Law
A lawsuit was filed against the State of Texas by student activists over a newly-passed law requiring age verification for app downloads, alleging that the statute is a violation of the right to free speech. The case was filed by Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) and two children against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
New Texas College Campus Demonstration Law Blocked from Enforcement by Preliminary Injunction
A group of student organizations have preliminarily blocked a Texas law that sought to tamp down on disruptive campus activities, including where and when certain demonstrations can occur on college campuses. The law, Senate Bill (SB) 2972, made amendments to legislation passed in 2019 to clarify that certain activities that would be disruptive to school
Texas Attorney General Nears Lawsuit Against East Plano Islamic Center Over ‘EPIC City’ Development
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has followed up on an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and asked the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) to begin reviewing the findings so that his office can file a lawsuit. EPIC’s Muslim-centric residential development outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, known as EPIC City, has remained
Texas House and Senate Create July 4 Flood Disaster Investigation Committees
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have announced the formation of investigating committees to examine the deadly July 4 flooding disaster that devastated Central Texas this summer. “The tragedy at Camp Mystic and the flooding disasters this summer have left a devastating impact on Texas families, communities, and our entire state,”
Paxton Joins Texas GOP Lawsuit Against Secretary of State Trying to Close Republican Primary
The State of Texas, via the Office of the Attorney General, has joined a lawsuit against the State of Texas, in the form of the Secretary of State, that aims in some form to close future Republican primaries in the state to non-GOP voters. Early last month, the Republican Party of Texas sued the State
Tensions Heighten Between Texas GOP Executive Committee and House Republicans Ahead of Censure Vote
It’s been coming to this point for quite some time: the moment a novel legal theory and retribution face off against political reality and tepid partnership. The Texas GOP’s State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) will consider 10 censure resolutions against sitting Texas House Republicans on Saturday for a variety of offenses — a path that
In Kelly Hancock’s first 100 times, the Texas Comptroller’s Office undergoes legislation and administrative changes.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock has overseen the state’s Education Savings Program ( ESA ), implemented the state’s largest financial programs, and launched a modernization program for the state’s largest financial programs. He has been in charge of the comptroller’s office for 100 days. In order to avoid a constitutional problem, Hancock filed for treasurer
Robert Roberson Execution Halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA ) stayed the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson in a Thursday order. The be comes one week before his execution date of October 16, 2025. His murder has been delayed several times following legitimate moving from both his legal representation and members of the Texas Legislature.
