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Texas Supreme Court removes temporary block to Robert Roberson’s execution
The state’s highest civil court ruled that legislators can’t use subpoenas to block death row inmates’ executions, but ...
Nate Paul, Austin donor at center of Ken Paxton impeachment, jailed for contempt of court
Austin real estate investor Nate Paul reported to Travis County jail on Thursday night for a 10-day sentence for contempt of ...
Texas elects 3 Paxton-backed judges to Criminal Appeals Court. What it means for judiciary
Texas' highest court for criminal matters will have three new Republican members, all backed by AG Ken Paxton. Two of them ...
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Why Democrats’ abortion messaging failed to resonate in Texas, despite unpopular bans
Texas’ strict abortion bans made it “ground zero” for Democrats hoping to rile up their base, but voters prioritized economic ...
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How Supreme Court Elections Set the Stage for Coming Battles, from Voting to Abortion
More than before, progressives working to protect people’s rights will need state supreme courts to be hospitable to lawsuits ...
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Former salon owner jailed for defying COVID rules wins Texas House seat after brain aneurysm recovery
Shelley Luther, a former Dallas salon owner who made national headlines after being jailed for defying COVID-19 lockdown ...
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Texas lawmakers set to take up fight over Ten Commandments in public schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged to pass legislation in 2025 that would mandate the placement of the Ten Commandments in ...
Texas and New Mexico's Decade-Long Water Fight Reaches Crucial Juncture
A Supreme Court ruling forced Texas and New Mexico back to the table to renegotiate Rio Grande water rights, with mediation ...