Texas House Republicans Ask Congress to Halt All Immigration After Austin Shooting
More than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Third victim of downtown Austin shooting dies
The three people killed by the suspected gunman were identified Monday. Twelve people were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI called a “potential act of terrorism.”
Texas politicians’ Responses to Austin Shooting
Texas elected officials and candidates’ response to the deadly shooting in downtown Austin on Sunday quickly turned political.
Texas Sues Dow, Claiming “Habitual” Pollution Violations at Gulf Coast Chemical Plant
Local citizens who are preparing their own lawsuit against the chemical giant say Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit could shield Dow from bigger penalties.
Texas AG Secures Landmark Legal Victory to Ban Ballot Harvesting in Texas
The law specifically targets professional, compensated vote harvesting, making it a crime to knowingly provide or offer to provide “vote harvesting services” in exchange for compensation or other benefits.
Federal Fair Housing Probe Examines North Texas Development Marketed to Muslim Buyers
HUD is investigating whether the project that had been called the East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated based on race or national origin.
Texas AG Investigates Firetruck Manufacturers
In recent years, fire departments across Texas have experienced dramatic price increases for essential firefighting equipment—including aerial ladder trucks, pumper engines, tanker trucks, and rescue vehicles—along with significant delays in delivery.
AG Paxton Sues Cord Blood Registry for Exploiting New Parents
CBR exploits new parents’ love for their children by charging them, often at a steep price, to bank their newborns’ umbilical cord stem cells.
AG Paxton Sues Snapchat Over Accusations of Inappropriate Content
The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app's company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
Texas Attorney General Sues Bastrop Factory
The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.
Texas AG Takes Legal Action Against Houston-Based Antifa Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee (“Screwston”), an Antifa-affiliated unincorporated nonprofit association, for potentially violating Texas law.
Family of Still-Missing Camper Sues to Shut Down Camp Mystic
The lawsuit by Catherine and Will Steward, parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, argues the family who owns and operates the camp should “never be responsible for children again.”
AG Paxton Sues Wind Turbine Recycling Company
The company failed to properly dispose of the waste and instead created a stockpile of over 3,000 wind turbine blades and parts.
Galveston Man Sues California Doctor Over Abortion Pills
Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100,000 from the defendant.
Is the Texas Power Grid Ready for Another Winter Storm?
Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.
Last Day to Register for the March 3 Primary Election
The deadline to register for the March 3 Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 2.
AG Paxton Announces Sweeping Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse, Starting With Three North Texas Businesses
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide sweeping investigation into abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses.
Texas led U.S. in Population Growth as Immigration Slowed
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
Texas Winter Storm Updates
As the worst of the winter weather moves out of Texas, officials are optimistic the power grid will hold amid frigid temperatures.
CenterPoint Energy Preparing for Wintry Precipitation Across Texas
Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, and coordinating with local officials and emergency responders.