3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (490+ words) Despite millions of dollars being pushed by casino interests in Texas, the governor now says he's "not there yet." By Brandon Waltens | December 8, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott is backing away from a casino expansion effort he previously signaled openness toward, marking…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (796+ words) Texas Tech University had previously expressed concerns that the agreement violated state law. By Sydnie Henry | November 26, 2025 Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Texas universities and other states" top law officers to reject a proposed College Sports Commission agreement that…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (399+ words) A series of lawsuits filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton accused top electronic manufacturers of unwanted surveillance. By Brandon Waltens | December 15, 2025 "Smart TVs are watching you back." That's how Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opens a series of new lawsuits…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (457+ words) There is currently no labeled pesticide effective against the mealybug." Kkiefuik, via Wikimedia Commons By Addie Hovland | December 12, 2025 Agricultural officials have warned landowners to keep a watch out for a foreign invasive pest discovered in South Texas, which has already…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (415+ words) The video footage was captured by Texas Family Project, which has advocated for protecting children from sexually explicit content. By Addie Hovland | June 17, 2025 Both Dallas Pride and Pride Arlington held drag shows in celebration of LGBT "pride" month, with video…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (435+ words) Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members. LoneStarMike, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons By Paige Feild | September 5, 2025 During the short public portion of its meeting, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's board…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (414+ words) The suit argues that the law violates the U.S. Constitution. " By Addie Hovland | September 9, 2025 Two California-based food companies have filed a lawsuit against Texas" new law banning the sale of cell-cultured "meat," arguing that the measure violates the U.S. Constitution. The new…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (433+ words) Paxton's investigation builds upon a probe into Character AI's data privacy and safety practices announced in December. " By Addie Hovland | August 18, 2025 Texas is investigating AI chatbot platforms Meta AI Studio and Character AI for deceptively marketing themselves as mental health…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (441+ words) Roland Beainy, whom federal officials say overstayed his visa and is facing deportation proceedings, is one of the Trump Burger operators. By Michael Wilson | August 12, 2025 The Houston-area restaurant chain Trump Burger is mired in lawsuits, evictions, and now immigration controversy…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (443+ words) Several Texas lawmakers echoed the Texas Tech regent chair. By Adam Cahn | September 9, 2025 Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the…...