FederalJudicialTexas Congresswoman, Attorney General Sue to Stop Flight Mask Mandate
Daniel FriendFebruary 16, 2022
The lawsuit alleges that the CDC’s mask mandate for commercial airlines, conveyances, and transportation hubs exceeds its authority.
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87th LegislatureState HouseState Senate‘Reasonable’ Capitol Occupancy Regulations Acceptable, Remote Voting Likely Prohibited, Says Attorney General
Brad JohnsonJanuary 12, 2021
According to a new attorney general opinion, remote floor voting will likely not hold up to legal scrutiny.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsU.S. Supreme Court Tosses Out Texas Lawsuit Contesting Election Procedures in Four States
Brad JohnsonDecember 11, 2020
The Texas lawsuit was rejected due to a lack of standing determined by the court.
Criminal JusticeStatewide NewsNo ‘Absolute Duty’ for Police to Stop Other Officers from Violating Individual Rights, AG Says
Brad JohnsonDecember 9, 2020
Police departments across Texas have implemented their own internal policies of "duty to intervene" after the incident in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and riots.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsFactions Form Around Texas’ Election Lawsuit Against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
Brad JohnsonDecember 9, 2020
Numerous state officials have weighed in on Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit challenging the validity of four states' exogenous election dictates as the Supreme Court considers whether to hear the case.
Civil SocietyHealthcareJudicialStatewide NewsFifth Circuit Sides With Texas in Excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program
Daniel FriendNovember 23, 2020
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling, supporting Texas' exclusion of Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program.
Local NewsEl Paso Business Owners Fight County Lockdown, Aided by Attorney General
Isaiah MitchellNovember 6, 2020
A coalition of business leaders, joined by Paxton, says recent county orders are unconstitutional and overstep the governor.
FederalHealthcareJudicialTexas’ Obamacare Challenge SCOTUS Date Set for After Election
Brad JohnsonAugust 19, 2020
Spearheaded by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Lone Star State's challenge to Obamacare will be heard on November 10, a week after the election.
Elections 2020Voting-By-Mail and Voter Fraud Become Lightning Rod Issues in Texas After Rise of Coronavirus
Brad JohnsonJune 30, 2020
In Texas, Democrats have pushed hard for expanded vote-by-mail capabilities due to the pandemic while Republicans warn it could lead to more fraudulent voting.
Elections 2020Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Mail-In Ballot Use for Voters Afraid of Contracting Coronavirus
Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2020
After a ruling in state court, petitioners now await the Fifth Circuit Court's ruling in the federal vote-by-mail case.
Taxes & SpendingAttorney General Paxton Says In-Person Property Appraisal Protests Must Be Available
Brad JohnsonMay 25, 2020
Due to coronavirus, many appraisal districts and review boards closed their doors to in-person protests, but an opinion issued by the attorney general's office challenges the move.
Statewide NewsState Officials Sending Mixed Messages to Local Governments Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Brad JohnsonMay 12, 2020
It’s been 69 days since Texas’ first diagnosed case of coronavirus. While state officials have disseminated information, confusion has complicated enforcement measures.