Francisco Oropesa is expected to be transferred to San Jacinto County and held on a $5 million bond, according to Sheriff Greg Capers.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the opening prayer ceremony is not coercive and does not violate the Establishment Clause.
Janis Holt is one of the Republican candidates running against Rep. Ernest Bailes in a redrawn East Texas House district.
The former president emphasized his backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, among others.
Judge DaSean Jones reduced felony bonds for DeAundric Dorsey’s charges related to forcing a 16-year-old girl into prostitution. Convicted in absentia, Dorsey is now a wanted fugitive.
Named “Best City” in America this year, The Woodlands will maintain its unique governance model after residents voted to reject incorporation by a significant margin.
Proponents of transforming the township to a traditional city say property taxes will not increase, but opponents argue studies have grossly underestimated law enforcement and debt costs.
Texas legislators, the attorney general, and religious groups have submitted briefs in support of Judge Wayne Mack’s voluntary chaplaincy program.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session has been at a standstill for a lack of a quorum since Democrats fled Austin for Washington, D.C.
At a Texas gala this week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem warned that some leaders are overstepping their authority in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The commissioners court will move forward with a property tax increase despite the recent economic downturn. County Judge Mark Keough opposed the increase.
