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JudicialStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Appoints Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle to Supreme Court of Texas
Holly HansenOctober 15, 2020
In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the appointment of first-generation American Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle to the Texas Supreme Court.
Civil SocietyJudicialState SenateDismemberment Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Fifth Circuit
Isaiah MitchellOctober 14, 2020
The court ruled 2-1 that requiring abortion providers to "cause fetal demise" inside the womb, instead of on the way out, is burdensome.
FederalJudicialCruz, Cornyn Express Confidence in Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
Daniel FriendOctober 13, 2020
The Texas senators defended President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee at her confirmation hearing and said they expect to see her nomination approved.
Elections 2020JudicialLocal NewsHarris County’s Universal Drive-Thru Voting Challenged by GOP Lawsuit
Holly HansenOctober 13, 2020
The Republican Party of Texas seeks to stop Harris County’s expansion of curbside, or “drive-thru,” voting to all registered voters, noting that Election Code limits the practice.
Elections 2020JudicialLocal NewsFederal Lawsuit Filed Over Zuckerberg Grants for Texas Elections
Holly HansenOctober 9, 2020
A federal lawsuit seeks to block more than $25 million in private grants targeting elections in heavily Democrat counties in Texas. Plaintiffs say the grants create an illegal public-private partnership and promote progressive candidates.
GunsJudicialLocal NewsMan Who Sold Rifle to Odessa Killer Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Dealing
Isaiah MitchellOctober 9, 2020
Marcus Anthony Braziel sold the Odessa killer his rifle three years before the shooting took place. He faces sentencing January.
IssuesJudicialLocal NewsDuncanville Church Fights Eminent Domain Seizure in Court
Isaiah MitchellOctober 8, 2020
The City of Duncanville has its eyes on a plot of land owned by a small church that's fighting back in court.
Elections 2020JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Denies Request to Halt Abbott’s Early Voting Extension
Brad JohnsonOctober 7, 2020
With in-person early voting set to begin next Tuesday, an attempt to challenge Gov. Abbott's expansion has been denied by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Civil SocietyGunsJudicialLocal NewsHero of Church Shooting Cleared by Tarrant County Grand Jury
Kim RobertsSeptember 30, 2020
The heroic actions of Jack Wilson saved an unknown number of lives during a church shooting last December, and now a grand jury has cleared him of any charges.
JudicialLocal NewsStatewide NewsLawsuit Alleging River Authority Knowingly Flooded Homes Reaches Texas Supreme Court
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 29, 2020
The San Jacinto River Authority says governmental immunity and the facts of the case protect them from homeowners' lawsuits.
Elections 2020JudicialReimplementation of Straight-Ticket Voting Temporarily Halted by Court of Appeals
Brad JohnsonSeptember 28, 2020
Just days after a district judge ordered the secretary of state to disregard election code, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overruled the order.
FederalJudicialVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Sen. Ted Cruz on President Trump’s Supreme Court Pick to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 24, 2020
"What I think is critical is that we confirm this justice before election day...in case there is litigation challenging the election, and I am confident we will do that and confirm this nominee," said Cruz.
Civil SocietyFederalJudicialTexas Republicans, Democrats at Odds Over SCOTUS Nomination Before Election
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 22, 2020
Republicans say replacing Ginsburg before election day shouldn't draw comparisons to the blocking of Merrick Garland, Obama's 2016 nominee.
JudicialStatewide NewsThe 14 Biggest COVID-19 Lawsuits in Texas: Here’s Where They Stand
Brad JohnsonSeptember 10, 2020
Here's a list of the top lawsuits filed since the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdowns disrupted the lives of Texans.
Elections 2020JudicialCourt Rules Against Texas Democrats’ Mail-in Ballot Challenge, Sends to Lower Court for Review
Brad JohnsonSeptember 10, 2020
Expanded mail-in voting hit a roadblock after the Fifth Circuit Court voided a previous order commanding its implementation. It will be reviewed further by a lower court.
FederalJudicialTrump Adds Ted Cruz to List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Daniel FriendSeptember 10, 2020
Trump’s new list of potential Supreme Court nominees included Sen. Cruz and former Texas Solicitor General James Ho.
Elections 2020JudicialTexas Supreme Court Rejects GOP Lawsuit Challenging Libertarian Candidates’ Ballot Eligibility
Brad JohnsonSeptember 8, 2020
After a Texas Supreme Court decision, Libertarian candidates who did not meet the certification requirements will remain on the ballot.
Civil SocietyJudicialLocal NewsISIS Conspirator with Dual Citizenship in U.S., Turkey Pleads Guilty in Dallas to Aiding Terrorism
Hayden SparksSeptember 4, 2020
The 25-year-old man faces 20 years in prison for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorism.
Elections 2020IssuesJudicialLocal NewsDemocrats Seek Inroads with Tarrant County Slate of Contested Judicial Races
Kim RobertsSeptember 1, 2020
In an effort to capitalize on momentum from the 2018 election, Democrats are fielding a slate of 11 judicial candidates against incumbent Republican judges in Tarrant County.