Texas joined a lawsuit today against Google arguing that the tech giant has unlawfully maintained a monopoly in the web search and advertising markets.
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Elections 2020Local NewsStatewide NewsPoll Workers Can Face Fines of $1,000 for Requiring Masks in Galveston County
Isaiah Mitchell21 hours ago
Poll workers in League City unwittingly told their own county judge he had to wear a mask. He signed an order giving teeth to Abbott's rule.
Statewide NewsAttorney General Ken Paxton Closes Investigation at Center of Criminal Allegations, Questions Remain
Daniel FriendOctober 9, 2020
With criminal allegations raised against Attorney General Ken Paxton, the past week has been hectic. Here’s the latest news and what we know so far.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeStatewide NewsNetflix Indicted for ‘Lewd Exhibition’ of Children in ‘Cuties’ Film by Texas Grand Jury
Isaiah MitchellOctober 6, 2020
The controversial film "Cuties," about an underage, provocative dance group, has earned Netflix an indictment at a Tyler County court.
Statewide NewsAttorney General Ken Paxton Says He Won’t Resign Amidst Criminal Allegations
Daniel FriendOctober 5, 2020
Amid allegations of bribery and abuse of office, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will not be resigning as the state's top lawyer.
IssuesStatewide NewsPaxton Taps Brent Webster as New First Assistant Attorney General
Brad JohnsonOctober 5, 2020
Central Texas attorney Brent Webster has been appointed to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Attorney General's first assistant position.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsRep. Chip Roy, Former Top Aide to Attorney General, Calls for Ken Paxton’s Resignation
Brad JohnsonOctober 5, 2020
Roy became the first Texas Republican official to explicitly call for Attorney General Ken Paxton's resignation in light of new allegations of bribery and abuse of office from seven of Paxton's top aides.
FederalStatewide NewsFederal Investigation of Attorney General Ken Paxton Requested by Top Aides
Brad JohnsonOctober 3, 2020
Multiple aides have requested a federal investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for bribery and abuse of office.
Jeff Mateer, who held the position directly below the Texas Attorney General, has resigned.
Elections 2020IssuesCounty Official, Conspirators Charged by Attorney General with 134 Counts of Mail-in Ballot Fraud
Brad JohnsonSeptember 24, 2020
Attorney General Ken Paxton charged Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown and three others with 134 counts of mail-in-ballot fraud.
Elections 2020Local NewsGOP Chairman Calls for Attorney General to Seize Harris County Mail-in Ballot Applications
Holly HansenSeptember 21, 2020
West said if Harris County Clerk Hollins does not follow the law and court orders regarding mail-in ballots, the attorney general should confiscate the unsecured printed materials.
Elections 2020Local NewsHarris County Mail-In Ballot Push Halted by Renewed Texas Supreme Court Order
Holly HansenSeptember 16, 2020
Following a State District Court ruling, the Texas Supreme Court blocked Harris County Clerk Hollins’ plan to send unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to every voter.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsSan Antonio Will Allow Chick-fil-A in Airport Following FAA Investigation
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 14, 2020
San Antonio will offer Chick-fil-A the opportunity to return to the airport after the city council removed the restaurant last year.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Republican Lawmakers Push to Ban Netflix’s ‘Cuties,’ Pedophilia
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 14, 2020
Ted Cruz, Ken Paxton, Matt Schaefer, and Bob Hall have all spoken out against the film, with Hall promising to file a bill to ban pedophilia.
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.
Elections 2020Local NewsTexas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Harris County Mail-In Ballot Plans
Holly HansenSeptember 3, 2020
The Texas Supreme Court effectively halted Harris County plans to send mail-in ballot applications to each of the county’s 2.37 million voters.
Elections 2020Local NewsTexas Attorney General Paxton Sues to Stop Controversial Harris County Mail-In Ballot Application Plan
Holly HansenAugust 31, 2020
After Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins failed to meet a Monday deadline for halting plans to send mail-in ballot applications to each voter, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit.
Elections 2020Local NewsHarris County to Spend Unprecedented $27 Million on 2020 Elections
Holly HansenAugust 26, 2020
Harris County's election budget will increase nearly seven fold to provide vote-by-mail applications to all voters, drive-thru voting, new outreach, and extra COVID-19 safety precautions for this year.
EducationLocal News10 Harris County Superintendents Sign Letter Opposing School Opening Benchmarks
Holly HansenAugust 20, 2020
Some local school superintendents have rejected stringent Harris County guidelines for school openings requiring indefinite closure while waiting for medical "countermeasures" and contact tracing programs.