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A Southeast Texas School Board is Hearing Opinions on Freedom of Religion by Cheerleaders

Andrew Montalvo — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:59:13 +0000

Public comment is being considered on a southeast Texas school district’s ban on high school cheerleaders displaying religious messages. The messages were hand written by cheerleaders on their banners and displayed by the cheerleaders at sporting events. The Kountze Independent School District, which is about 20 miles north of Beaumont, banned the displays after being [...]

Is Part of the Voting Rights Act Unconstitutional? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:36:54 +0000

Greg Abbott is challenging the Voting Rights Act. Is it the right move?

Judges Release Texas Redistricting Maps

Julie Fisher — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:11:36 +0000

The three-judge panel in San Antonio tasked with drawing up the new Texas Congressional, Senate and House Districts has released maps just a few months before the Texas primaries scheduled for May.

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $158 Million to Texas

Julie Fisher — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:53:57 +0000

Johnson & Johnson must pay Texas $158 million in Medicaid fraud claims after downplaying the harmful side effects of a drug called Risperdal for children and the elderly.

EPA Pollution Rule Put on Hold Due to Texas AG Request

Cole Shooter — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:42:35 +0000

A full review of the state’s petition against the cross-state air pollution rule will be carried out by the court. The case is expected to be heard by April 2012.

Actavis Settles With Texas in Drug-Pricing Scheme

Cole Shooter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:51:45 +0000

This case originally stemmed from a State whistleblower lawsuit more than 10 years ago by a Florida-based pharmacy.

Assets of Fraudulent Charity Frozen

Cole Shooter — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:44:28 +0000

The Texas Highway Patrol Association falsely claimed to be affiliated with Texas DPS and raised money for personal use.

Texas Works to Halt Federally-Made Redistricting Maps

Julie Fisher — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:19:10 +0000

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot will file an emergency stay application with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the implementation of federally drawn maps that Texas law makers say are legally flawed.

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules National Day of Prayer Constitutional, Texas AG Abbott Pleased With Result

Cole Shooter — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:51:11 +0000

A Court of Appeals rules that a National Day of Prayer is not unconstitutional. Keep reading to find out Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's reaction.