The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today over where the last major challenge to the Texas Heartbeat Act should proceed.
Here’s a look back at the year’s biggest stories in the Lone Star State, from the statewide freeze to the battle over vaccine mandates.
Complying with a request from Lina Hidalgo, county analysts have recommended using federal COVID-19 relief funds to directly pay for abortions or ancillary services.
The court also dismissed the Biden administration's lawsuit against Texas over SB 8 by a nearly unanimous decision.
The case only involves some abortion industry actors and a pro-life group, but the pro-choice parties hope the ruling could be "persuasive."
As the initiative grows, the "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn" and the Texas Heartbeat Act continue to share mutual influence.
14 lawsuits against Texas Right to Life were consolidated into one case. Plaintiffs hope for a judgment that could influence a higher court.
Citing an "assault on basic human rights," the NAACP joins a chorus of private groups seeking market punishment for the Texas GOP.
Texas and the U.S. Department of Justice have now both made their first written arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Although the Fifth Circuit already restored force to the law with a previous order, yesterday's ruling is an important milestone.
Senate Bill 8 was paused for 2 days. Some of the law's proponents say those who violated it during that time could still face lawsuits.
