A prominent real estate developer has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop payments to the private attorneys appointed to prosecute Attorney General Ken Paxton — the latest twist in the Republican’s securities fraud case.
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Economy
Texas Targets EPA Smog Rule in Latest Suit
Texas is suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency again. This time, the state is targeting tightened standards on ground-level ozone — President Obama’s effort to cut down on smog that chokes the nation’s skies.
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Energy
A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos
Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
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Energy
In Paris, Negotiators Strike Historic Climate Accord
Negotiators from nearly 200 nations, including the United States, struck an unprecedented climate agreement on Saturday that could have big implications for Texas — and also face big pushback from state leaders.
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Feds Freeze Funding on Troubled Child Support Upgrade Project
The federal government has temporarily suspended funding for a project to upgrade the state’s antiquated child support enforcement system — run through the AG’s office — whose projected costs have risen dramatically ahead of initial estimates.
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State Government
Roundup: Syrian Refugees, Sanctuary Cities, Cruz
In the Roundup: Texas sues to shut its doors to Syrian refugees, a legislative committee looks to strengthen immigration laws and the latest on Republican Ted Cruz’s presidential bid.
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Criminal Justice
Paxton’s Attorneys Argue for Judge to Dismiss Charges
For more than six hours Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sat in a Collin County courtroom as his attorneys presented their list of reasons why securities fraud charges Paxton faces should be thrown out.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Denied 30-Day Extension in Immigration Case
The Obama Administration won a small but significant battle on Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court denied Texas’ request for an extra 30 days to respond to the White House’s petition for review of a controversial immigration case.
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Politics
Analysis: The Final Punishment is Up to Texas Voters
It’s odd that one officeholder could be convicted, exonerated, re-indicted, convicted and sentenced without completely endangering his political career while another could get knocked out of contention while blaming an indictment.
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Statewide Officeholders Staying Put in Austin
Four of the five statewide elected officials eligible to move out of the capital city following the Nov. 3 passage of Proposition 3, which repealed the state capital residency requirement, said they’ll continue to call Austin home.