Texas Judge Blocks New Federal Overtime Rules

Rule won't go into effect Dec. 1 thanks to Paxton, 20-state coalition

"...rights today, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant of Sherman, Texas, temporarily struck down a new federal overtime rule that..."

Nov. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Funeralgate Hits Texas

What Did Bush Know?

"...a lobbyist who helped pass a bill through the Texas Legislature overhauling the TFSC and ousting board chair McNeil...."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Democrats Take Vote by Mail to the U.S. Supremes

Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters ask Court to extend VBM to all Texas voters

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters filed motions to..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...29, Dr. Robert Van Boven will appear before the Texas Supreme Court, in an appeal proceeding of his long-running..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...to keep secret, according to an opinion letter the Texas Attorney General's Office sent to the city in response..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...Hundreds traveled across Texas to gather outside San Antonio's federal courthouse in support..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The GOP's Trial Attorney

Conservatives backing attorney general's anti-health care bill suit

"...Bad day for the Republican Party of Texas: They're having to shift into high dudgeon over the..."

March 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Texas Youth Commission Fell

The scandal engulfing the Texas Youth Commission has claimed some scalps, but will the Legislature demand more?

"...Texas Youth Commission (a happy, skippy euphemism for the juvie..."

March 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas to World: Drop Dead!

The world court sides with Mexican nationals on death row

"...There are 16 Mexican nationals on Texas death row in Livingston. A March 31 ruling by..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...2) Feb. 23: Bernie Sanders Rolls Through Town As Texas found itself a pivotal state in the 2020 presidential..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...White Boulevard in South Austin were thrown into havoc. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – guided by an executive..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court

"...Imagine if nearly all of Texas' onerous and most restrictive abortion laws over the past..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...pull America back from the brink of madness? September’s Texas Tribune Festival provides an excellent opportunity to do just..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

R.I.P. Mark White, Former Texas Governor

Last surviving Democratic governor dead at 77

"...Mark White, the last surviving Democratic governor of Texas, died on Aug. 5 at the age of 77...."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are defiantly deaf to you...."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

"...Austin-based U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks blocked Texas health officials from kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid..."

Feb. 21, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed Is Afraid of Needles

Bexar D.A. scuttles life-saving needle-exchange program

"...Bexar Co. District Attorney Susan Reed cares about you. Really, she does. So..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...The ACLU of Texas and Lambda Legal have won four successive rulings in..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...year, that access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air

Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air

"...took decisive action to clean up air pollution in Texas by invalidating all 122 "flexible" air-quality permits issued by..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

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

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Women Fight for Abortion Access at Texas Supreme Court

What exactly does “life-threatening” mean?

"...A group of women whose lives were endangered by Texas’ ban on abortion presented a lawsuit challenging the ban’s..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate Bill 8) in 2017...."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Texas Voter Purge Effort Ends

State agrees to legal settlement; on the hook for $450K

"...This time in Texas, it’s a win for voters...."

April 26, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...the indicted (and confessed!) felon held on to the Attorney General's office by less than four points, losing former..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...Senate Bill 4, Liam Garcia considered moving away from Texas. The 31-year-old Austinite – brought to this country from..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...Texas abortion providers may have secured a historic victory at..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"

Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead

"...Doubling up on his red meat, Attorney General Ken Paxton declared in a court brief this..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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