Civil SocietyJudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Challenges to Governor’s Disaster Act Powers
Several local governments contend Gov. Abbott exceeded his authority in prohibiting local mandates.
Several local governments contend Gov. Abbott exceeded his authority in prohibiting local mandates.
A Harris County landowner along the proposed high-speed rail route is asking for an order to depose Texas Central about its plans.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decided in 2021 that the attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute suspected election crimes.
Democratic Commissioner Andrew Sommerman defeated Koch when Democrats swept Dallas County elections in November.
The secretary of state has completed a full forensic audit of the 2020 general election in the state's largest Democratic and Republican counties.
Creuzot said the rule has been “misrepresented and politicized” and that business closures have been falsely ascribed to the policy.
The only Republican on the court, Commissioner J.J. Koch (R-District 2), lost his seat to Democrat Andrew Sommerman.
After her narrow loss to Plesa, Jolly conceded the race the day after the election without mentioning the possibility of a recount.
Harris County’s Democratic commissioners said a letter from the Texas Secretary of State undermines trust in the democratic process.
After rainstorms across the state on Monday, early voting turnout is lower more than it already would be compared with 2020.
An unusual race is taking place for a Dallas County District Court, with all three contenders running as write-in candidates.
In August, a federal court ordered Texas to disclose the list of potential noncitizen voters. Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed this decision, claiming the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue.