Republican Texas secretary of state fights GOP’s closed primary lawsuit, calls Paxton filing “brazen”
Jane Nelson is fighting a lawsuit from Republicans who say Democrats and independents are voting in GOP primaries, boosting more moderate candidates.
New York judge dismisses Ken Paxton’s legal challenge in abortion pills case
The Texas attorney general wanted a New York court to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills. The suit was a test of New York’s “shield law.”
Texas ACA insurers hike monthly premiums by 35% on average
The amount Texans will pay toward their ACA premiums will likely rise more steeply, with enhanced subsidies set to expire.
Feds ordered to pay for SNAP as millions of Texans face cuts during government shutdown
It’s not clear how soon assistance could reach people and the rulings could be appealed, The Associated Press reported.
Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town
In the self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.,” Floydada farmers are exporting pumpkins across Texas and the nation.
Gov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis
Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.
Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses
The state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.
Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds
At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Dallas residents sue city, testing Texas law aimed at ending progressive policies
A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that dozens of Dallas’ city ordinances violate the 2023 “Death Star” law.