Intended to finance emergency needs that cannot wait for a ratifying election, political subdivisions in Texas have racked up billions in certificate of obligation debt.
Another challenge to the 2010 healthcare law will be heard before the nation's highest court this week, backdropped by Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation.
Due to tax revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic and government shutdowns, a number of localities are looking to raise property taxes above the rate set by the legislature.
Governor Abbott issued a statewide mask mandate on July 2 and some localities, like Austin, have since implemented their own, stricter orders.
In a custody battle involving a father seeking to keep full custody of his daughter against the petition of her deceased mother's fiancé, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the father.
Arrested and charged with murder last month, a known gang member with six prior felony convictions had been released on bond for other felony charges three times.
The decision from the Texas Supreme Court leaves in place a ruling from an appellate court that found Austin's paid sick leave ordinance unconstitutional.
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.
A federal judge has issued an injunction against Dallas's paid sick leave ordinance, prohibiting the city from enforcing the measure on April 1 as planned.
