Civil SocietyIssuesJudicialStatewide NewsThe Satanic Temple Files New Briefing Over Texas Abortion Law
Cameron AbramsFebruary 16, 2023
The Satanic Temple has filed new briefings in their suit against Texas, citing violations of free speech.
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Criminal JusticeFederalLocal NewsFederal Agencies Will Extend Additional Resources to Houston to Fight Violent Crime Wave
Holly HansenSeptember 30, 2022
Federal resources will include five new trial attorneys and a $2 million grant for police de-escalation training, youth outreach, and re-entry programs.
Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Challenges the Legality of DACA in Federal Court
Daniel FriendDecember 23, 2020
The eight-year-old DACA program is back in a federal court with the State of Texas challenging its legality.
Elections 2020Federal Judge Orders Houston to Allow In-Person Texas GOP Convention, Chairman Says Party Will Continue Online
Brad JohnsonJuly 17, 2020
After a federal ruling, the Republican Party of Texas currently has available the option of moving its convention back to in-person either this weekend or next.
FederalIssuesSenate Confirms Nomination of Drew Tipton for Texas’ Southern District Court
Daniel FriendJune 4, 2020
Drew Tipton, an attorney from the Houston area, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge for the Southern District Court of Texas.