Texas Legislature to Enhance a Statewide ban on Homeless Encampments
The bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.
Water Bills Face Deadline threat
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol.
New Law Requires Platforms to Remove Fake AI Nudes
Innocent photos of Berry and two of her friends from their social media accounts had been edited using artificial intelligence to make them appear nude.
Bill Requiring Air Conditioning in all Texas Prisons Wins Preliminary House Approval
House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032.
Texas Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google
AG Paxton sued Google for unlawfully tracking and collecting users’ private data regarding geolocation, incognito searches, and biometric data.
Paxton Takes Legal Action Against Companies Violating Texans’ Privacy Rights
Attorney General Ken Paxton has put TP-Link, Alibaba, CapCut, and several other companies on notice that they are violating Texans’ privacy rights.
South Texas SpaceX Workers Yote Yes to Create City of Starbase
On Saturday, voters living around SpaceX’s rocket testing and launch facility in South Texas approved a measure to incorporate the area as a new city.
Can Texas Lawmakers Agree on State's Water Supply?
The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.
23andMe Bankruptcy Provides Information on How Consumers Can Protect Their Data
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman in the 23andMe bankruptcy case to ensure that the highly sensitive personal and genetic information of Texans is safeguarded throughout the bankruptcy proceedings.
Texas Hemp Farmers Fear Ban
As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.
Millions of Texans Mourn the Death of Pope Francis
Some churchgoers in the Rio Grande Valley remembered the leader of the Catholic Church as a forward-thinking figure who cared for everyone.
EPIC City Investigation Continues
The development is being investigated due to potential violations of Texas state law. Additionally, a records request was sent to Josephine, Texas city officials.
String of Law Enforcement Suicides Rattles First Responders
Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
Texas Joins Multistate Coalition in Supporting Veteran Winston Hencely
Hencely, who was wounded in an attack, sued Fluor under a South Carolina law but the Fourth Circuit ruled that the Federal Tort Claims Act do not apply to military contractors.
To Avoid a Water Crisis, Texas May bet on Desalination
Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.
South Texas County Leaders Will Lose Some Authority over SpaceX Launches
The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.
Bill That Prioritizes Creating New Water Supplies Approved in Texas Senate
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.
How Texas can Save its Water Supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply.
Texas Cities Square off Over Aquifer Pipeline Plans
Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.