The federal government seeks to subject land with isolated wetlands, ephemeral streams, and off-channel reservoirs to federal permitting process.
All in State
State Regulators Approve Texas Electricity Reform
Texan electricity bills may increase under new proposal.
No Arrests a Year After FBI raids Henry Cuellar’s Home
Cuellar maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.
Gov. Greg Abbott Focus on Education and the Border
Texans came from all corners of the state to watch Abbott’s inauguration Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s Inauguration
Abbott will be inaugurated Tuesday for his third term in office.
Conroe Brewery Cancels Kyle Rittenhouse Event
The CEO of Southern Star Brewery said the cancellation was prompted primarily by concerns from local patrons rather than pressure from a “woke mob” or distributors such as H-E-B.
Lockdowns Upended Texas Schools’ Finances
The national lockdowns and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Paxton Calls for SCOTUS to Prevent Trains from Endlessly Blocking Crossings
Beyond simply being an inconvenience to commuters, blockings have historically imperiled the ability of local emergency services to aid those in need.
Jane Nelson Sworn In as 115th Texas Secretary of State
Jane Nelson was officially sworn in as Texas' 115th Secretary of State.
Universities Propose Two-Year Tuition Freeze
The leaders of the state’s six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance and to cover a free tuition program for veterans and their children.
TX Family Planning Clinics Require Parental Consent for Birth Control
Texas teens will now need their parents’ permission to get birth control at federally funded clinics, following a court ruling late last month.
Judicial Branch Expansion Among New Texas Laws
Some laws passed in 2021 are just now taking effect.
Did Google Misuse Section 230?
The amicus brief speaks to the limited nature of States’ ability to rectify damages stemming from internet companies breaking the law.
A Year in Photos
Texas photographers captured a historical year of challenges and resilience.
Year in Review: Looking Back at the State of Texas
As you get ready for 2023, check out these memorable articles published in 2022.
Federal Court Ruling - Birth Control Without Parental Permission for Texas Teens
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a former religious liberty lawyer, found that a federal program that gives teens access to birth control denies a parent “a fundamental right to control and direct the upbringing of his minor children.”
$168M for Texas in Opioid Agreement with Walmart
This agreement is the latest opioid settlement that Attorney General Paxton has negotiated for Texas.
Two-Year Anniversary of the Disappearance of Jason Landry
Mr. Landry’s abandoned vehicle was discovered in the early morning hours of December 14, 2020.
Medical Response Further Delayed Care for Uvalde Victims
Previously unreleased video, audio and interviews show for the first time how the medical response faltered after police finally confronted the Robb Elementary shooter.
Settlement with iHeartMedia for Broadcasting Deceptive Advertisements
Paxton worked on this settlement with the Attorneys General of California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, and Arizona.