In light of Texas' $295 million contact tracing contract signed during the pandemic, a new bill would prohibit such programs from using cellular and other wireless data.
Here's a list of the top lawsuits filed since the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdowns disrupted the lives of Texans.
Several Republican lawmakers have filed a lawsuit calling for the cancellation of the state's $295 million contact tracing contract.
A proposal that would have authorized the hiring of 270 new employees, including 105 contact tracers, was denied by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
Laredo’s city manager said anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 and does not quarantine could face up to ten years in prison.
After Eastland County passed a similar resolution last week, Stephens County passed a resolution declaring all businesses as "essential," and encouraged businesses to open at maximum capacity.
Republican lawmakers have begun to call on Governor Greg Abbott to end the state's $295 million contract to conduct coronavirus contact tracing.
Part of Governor Abbott's "Open Texas Plan" involves the use of contact tracing, a method to identify those who have been exposed to someone with coronavirus.
