Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Austin
Texas' mask mandate was lifted this week, and Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered that "no jurisdiction" can implement a local one if coronavirus hospitalizations don't meet a certain metric.
Millions of Texans Still Don’t Have Broadband Access
Although much of the attention is focused in the lack of infrastructure in rural areas, large numbers of urban residents also don't have broadband subscriptions.
Yearlong Ban on Prison Visits Will Begin on March 15
State prisons shut down visitation last March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Committee Wants Oversight of Governor's Pandemic Orders
Texas House Bill 3 is expected to address the governor's pandemic powers.
Texas GOP Lawmaker is Attempting to Make Abortion Punishable by Death
Similar bills filed in the Texas Legislature in previous years have failed.
Statewide Mask Mandate Lifted Today
Businesses are also now allowed to operate at full capacity as long as the hospitals in their region haven’t been treating a large share of patients for COVID-19.
Texas Politicians Pile on to ERCOT
Natural gas production and transportation companies left to self-regulate after Texas power outages.
Gov. Greg Abbott Backs Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12 would prohibit social media companies from blocking or discriminating against a user based on their viewpoint or their location within Texas.
HHSC Encourages Colorectal Cancer Screenings
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 11,300 Texans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year.
Federal Interference in State Election Laws
Provisions in the Act include federal regulations of election laws on the State level.
Businesses will Decide Whether to Require Face Masks
Small business owners across Texas found themselves struggling to decide what to do next.
Oversight Committee Investigating Texas’ Power Grid
A subcommittee chair wrote in a letter to ERCOT that the grid’s failures were disproportionately affected low-income communities.
Teachers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
DSHS has directed all vaccine providers to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Gov. Greg Abbott Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions
Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments.
Initiative to Support Family Caregivers of Aging Americans
There are an estimated 3.4 million family caregivers in Texas who provide day-to-day care for a family member or friend.
Abbott Says he's Rescinding Statewide Mask Mandate
Abbott made the announcement at a Mexican food restaurant in Lubbock.
CONSUMER PROTECTION ALERT: Excessive Energy Bills
Consumer Protection Division is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes and offers tips to protect yourself.
Election Fraud Unit Made Three Arrests
The Texas Attorney General’s Election Fraud Unit made three arrests recently in relation to election fraud.