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READ: Supreme Court Decision Upholding Trump’s Travel Ban
Posted on · By a 5-4 decision, the court upheld President Trump's travel ban. Read the court's opinion — and dissents — here.
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UPDATE: In Big Win For White House, Supreme Court Upholds President Trump’s Travel Ban
Posted on · The 5-4 decision is the court's first substantive ruling on a Trump administration policy
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State Supreme Court Case Could Bring An End To Plastic Bag Bans In Texas
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in the case, Laredo Merchants Association v. The City of Laredo, in which the merchants’ association is arguing a ban on single-use bags by the city is illegal.
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Abbott Appears Undecided On Signing Texting-While-Driving Ban
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott appears to be undecided on whether he will sign a proposed statewide ban on texting while driving that is now on his desk.
Politics
Paxton Looks To Get Ahead Of Legal Challenges To “Sanctuary Cities” Ban
Posted on · Attorney General Ken Paxton is looking to get ahead of an anticipated barrage of legal challenges to Texas' ban on "sanctuary cities."
Houston Matters
Houston City Council Bans Public Encampments For the Homeless
Posted on · The Houston City Council has approved an ordinance that bans the use of tents and cooking devices that can be a fire hazard in public areas. Another ordinance on panhandling will prohibit people from blocking roadways or sidewalks. News 88.7’s Al Ortiz reports that police officers could make arrests after giving warnings, citations and consulting […]
Texas
Outlook Good For Statewide Texting-While-Driving Ban, Key Lawmakers Say
Posted on · Key lawmakers are optimistic about the passage of a bill that would ban texting-and-driving across Texas, despite failed attempts over the last few sessions.
Politics
Senate Committee Approves Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving
Posted on · A statewide ban on texting while driving was unanimously approved Monday by the Senate Committee on State Affairs and is now headed to the full Texas Senate.
Politics
Is An ICE Detainer Legal? Texas AG And Immigration Attorneys Disagree
Posted on · After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton insisted in a letter last week that Texas' anti-"sanctuary cities" bill would survive a legal challenge, immigration attorneys are trying to convince members of the Legislature that he's wrong.
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Texas Senate Approves Anti-“Sanctuary” Legislation, Sending Bill To House
Posted on · After an afternoon of debate, the Texas Senate late Tuesday voted 20-11 along party lines to advance a controversial immigration measure to ban sanctuary cities in the state.
Politics
State Lawmakers Plan Another Bill To Ban Texting While Driving
Posted on · Texas lawmakers have pre-filed hundreds of bills for the 85th legislative session, which convenes tomorrow. There will be another attempt to ban texting while driving.
Houston Matters
What Does the Court Ruling Against Texas’ Same-Sex Marriage Ban Mean for the State?
Posted on · A federal judge in San Antonio Wednesday struck down the same sex marriage ban here in Texas. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled the ban unconstitutional, saying it deprives citizens equal protection under the law. But he also elected to delay the effect of his ruling while the state of Texas appeals. We discuss the […]