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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 […]
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 […]
