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Supreme Court of Texas allows Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD
Posted on · State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas.
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Posted on · State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas.
Posted on · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court ruled against several GOP officials who pushed to keep early voting to a two-week period during the pandemic.
Posted on · Four positions on the state's highest civil court are on the ballot this fall.
Posted on · As Houston enters its 11th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Posted on · In his State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht said the current system often keeps poorer, low-risk defendants in jail until their trial, while better-off, high-risk defendants can pay their way out.
Posted on · The lawsuit charges the state’s system of choosing judges in at-large, partisan elections violates the Voting Rights Act.