Posted on · The attorney general – who was acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial earlier this month – settled with the four former employees in February for $3.3 million, but the Texas Legislature has so far declined to approve the funds.
Posted on · The state’s top civil court will still hear a challenge to Senate Bill 1750 on November 28. But Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said that, once dismantled, the elections administrator’s office isn’t likely to be restored.
Posted on · We do another mid-year check-in, this time with the reporter covering politics and government for News 88.7.
Posted on · The case, which has already been to the Texas Supreme Court, could wind up back there before it’s finally concluded.
Posted on · City and county officials balked at Abbott using his emergency powers to block public health measures intended to respond to the emergency. But the court ruled that state law gives Abbott the authority to do just that.
Posted on · The Texas lawsuit follows a successful nationwide suit against the two carmakers for installing software in their vehicles to defeat emissions testing equipment.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We discuss how the new legislative session might affect Texas children. And we visit a section of the East End to learn how some developers want to create a neighborhood where residents can function without cars.
Posted on · One of the key considerations: changes to the system that places sanctions on districts with low-performing schools.
Posted on · After several polling locations ran into issues on Tuesday, all Harris County polling locations stayed open until 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.
Posted on · After several Harris County polling places opened late, a state district judge ordered voting locations there to stay open until 8 p.m. But the state’s highest civil court blocked that ruling.
Posted on · On Friday's show: HISD's challenge to the TEA's attempted takeover of its board went before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. The outcome could determine who controls the largest school district in Texas.
Posted on · HISD sued to stop the takeover, arguing the agency’s approach skirted due process and fell outside its legal powers under state law. The district also claimed the outcome of TEA’s investigation into the district was predetermined.
Posted on · Paxton celebrated the news Wednesday morning by hailing the decision as a victory for the anti-abortion movement.
Posted on · The company behind the super-fast train is in the middle of a change in leadership.
Posted on · The ruling Friday night exposes abortion providers to fines and lawsuits even before the state’s trigger law goes into effect.