Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided this week...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Judge Appointed to Consider Court of Inquiry

Anderson will face veteran jurist

"...Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson today tapped a veteran..."

Feb. 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Supreme Confusion

The Supreme Court ratifies the Texas GOP majority with a shrug

"...Perhaps the best thing about the Supreme Court's recent decision in the Texas re-redistricting case is..."

July 7, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Is Texas High Court Contaminated by Toxic Campaign Cash?

Weekley family activism leaves a plaintiff worried about her chances for justice at the Supreme Court.

"...amid some hefty campaign contributions made to the Texas Supreme Court -- Richardson isn't sure she'll ever find justice...."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Keeps Grip on High Court

Austin attorney loses bid to break lock

"...statewide race for Place 6 on Texas' highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin defense attorney Keith..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important judicial races on..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supreme Entanglements

Homeless Austin lawyer Thomas Van Orden takes the state to court over the Ten Commandments

"...For more than 50 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has been playing a game of chicken with..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...The U.S. Supreme Court's new term began Oct. 3 with 50-year-old John..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Robin Hood Goes to Court

The Lege punts, and the judge catches the school-finance football

"...the legal teams gathered in District Judge John Dietz's courtroom for opening arguments in the West Orange-Cove CISD v...."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

HB 2 Returns to Court

5th Circuit questions ASC requirement

"...Jan. 7, justices on the notoriously conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a critical line of questioning during..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

World Court Ruling Not Enforceable

Supremes stiff death row inmate

"...State courts are not required to adhere to rulings by the..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...argument this Wednesday, March 1, 1-3pm, before the U.S. Supreme Court. Jenner & Block partners Paul Smith and Sam..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Supreme Courts Bursts Brimer Booster's Bubble

GOP state senator loses latest attempt to get Dem challenger off ballot

"...would wait until after the election to get the courts to throw the results their way? Sen. Kim Brimer,..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Comrades in Court

Boll Weevil Case Could be City's Ace Card in Water Suit

"...the legislature had overstepped its authority and asked the courts to rule that the eradication foundation was unconstitutional. Their..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Texas Fair Defense Project Prevails Over WilCo in Court

Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Com­mit­tee rejects 'secret' complaint filed by William­son County Attorney's Office against Texas Fair Defense Project

"...The Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Com­mit­tee has rejected a..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Court Rules Texas Congressional Map Discriminates

A federal panel said three districts were mapped to limit minorities

"...remain – but last Friday, March 10, a federal court ruled that the districts drawn by the Legislature in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Check the Court

"...Dear Editor, Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why. In the..."

June 27, 2023 Postmarks

Death Row Inmate Hoping for Supreme Intervention

Original defense attorney called no witnesses and presented no mitigating evidence

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals last week denied a stay of..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...and activists, emboldened by a new majority on the Supreme Court and the failure of Democrats to gain control..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paxton Thinks Abortion Providers Get a "Pass" in Court

A.G. urges SCOTUS to make it harder for providers to fight anti-choice laws

"...so strongly about it that he's asked the U.S. Supreme Court to quash suits filed by abortion providers and..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...state property tax, and therefore unconstitutional. Dietz continued, "The court further finds that the Legislature has failed to meet..."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Court Orders Michael Arena Freed

Man spent a dozen years in prison for a sexual assault even the alleged victim now denies

"...released to his father's custody on June 1 per court order...."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Braces for Lege, Court Action

School finance likely to hang fire for several months

"...losers to make a direct appeal to the Texas Supreme Court: "There seems to be a consensus from everyone..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: A Supreme Political Fraud to Gut Obamacare

Yet another attempt to take down Obamacare

"...in King v. Burwell, which is now in the Supreme Court's hands. He and three co-plaintiffs were chosen to..."

March 13, 2015 News Column

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...of those lawmakers have gone straight to the Texas Supreme Court to punch back. Their legal action – filed..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...little voter scrutiny, what happens at the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals – one of 14 intermediate appellate courts..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Robin Hood Goes To Court

The latest school-finance trial begins August 9

"...appealed, by either side, all the way to the Supreme Court...."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...is the current Dem choice for the 419th District Court, where incumbent Judge Catherine Mauzy faces a challenge from..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Disorder in the Court … of Appeals

Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust

"...the open Place 6 on the (currently all-Republican) 3rd Court of Appeals, where Democrat Gisela Tri­ana faces Republican Mike..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Travis Co. Civil Court Judges Darlene Byrne and Jeanne Meurer have proposed forming..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

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