With two simultaneous mail-in ballot lawsuits in the works, the question of whether Texas voters under the age of 65 can vote by mail due to coronavirus concerns continues to broil.
The attorney general is asking the Texas Supreme Court to address the application of the "disability and sickness" provision in state code dictating absentee ballots.
Citing emergency powers and the need for "appropriate social distancing and safe hygiene practices," Abbott moved the start date for early voting in the July runoffs from July 6 to June 29.
A two-year investigation uncovered an alleged ballot harvesting scheme in which people with prior forgery convictions picked up batches of mail-in ballots and a number of voted ballots were marked identically.
Salon owner Shelley Luther spent Tuesday night in jail after being held in contempt of court for defying a temporary restraining order by the district court.
A resolution passed by Dallas County advocates for citizens to apply for a mail-in ballot if fearful of voting in person due to coronavirus concerns.
The May municipal elections were postponed to November by Governor Abbott, resulting in the extension of the terms of local officials up for re-election.
An advisory from Attorney General Ken Paxton says only those who have contracted coronavirus would be eligible to use mail-in ballots.
After some Harris County judges sued Governor Abbott for instituting executive orders to block the release of violent suspects, the Texas Supreme Court ruled they lack standing.
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments in a custody battle involving a father seeking to keep full custody of his daughter against the petition of his deceased ex-wife's fiancé.
Here's a look at the battle between state and local officials over whether to release inmates from Harris County jails in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
In the latest development of the dispute between state officials and abortion providers over temporary abortion restrictions, medical abortions are again prohibited under Governor Abbott's executive order.
The Texas Democratic Party has filed two lawsuits against the state regarding absentee ballot requirements in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Several inmates are suing Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown for the immediate release of inmates due to coronavirus concerns.
Motions demanding the emergency release of as many as 4,000 suspects detained in the Harris County Jail system have been rejected.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing medical abortions in Texas, despite state officials arguing that such procedures need to be postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.
After a Travis County district court tried to block Governor Abbott's order stopping the release of violent suspects, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay.
The next move will come from the Texas Supreme Court which could affirm or overturn the district court's temporary restraining order.
A U.S. appellate court upheld a temporary ban of abortions under an executive order requiring the postponement of all non-essential surgeries.
Harris County processed and released some "non-violent" felony suspects as local and state officials continue to spar over the move.
