Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed an amicus brief with 13 of his Republican colleagues supporting the motion for a rehearing.
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral argument in an ongoing case between landowners and Texas Central, over whether the high-speed rail company has eminent domain authority.
The Office of the Attorney General is asking the Supreme Court to shield Ken Paxton from the Whistleblower Act.
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the decision “diminishes our democracy and misconstrues the Texas Constitution.”
All eight amendments to the Texas Constitution passed by overwhelming majorities of 59 percent or more.
The appointment fills the vacancy left by Eva Guzman who resigned this summer to run for attorney general.
Several legal and financing issues concerning the progress of Texas Central have come to light in recent weeks.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, when Texans will vote on eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
President Joe Biden contacted Superintendent Michael Hinojosa to personally thank him for requiring masks in Dallas schools.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Article X of the state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium, which funds the legislative branch of government.
Gov. Greg Abbott used his line-item veto power to veto Article X of the appropriations bill, which provides funding for the legislature.
On behalf of the State of Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed several lawsuits in recent months against the Biden administration.
