Continuing to protect a voter identification law that courts say discriminates, Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider his arguments about why Texas’ requirements at the polls do not violate the Voting Rights Act.
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Economy
Judge Casts EPA Rule into Muddy Legal Waters
After a setback in court Thursday, can the federal government enforce its controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule in Texas? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says yes. Texas says no.
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Criminal Justice
State Bungled Earlier Complaints About Group Home
State investigators failed to respond to prior complaints about an illegal assisted living facility in Austin shut down by Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday, and one of Paxton’s employees is under investigation concerning powers of attorney related to the case.
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Criminal Justice
Third Prosecutor Added to Ken Paxton Case
Former Harris County prosecutor Nicole DeBorde has joined the team pursuing three felony charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton related to securities fraud.
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Roundup: Jeb’s “Anchor Babies,” Perry’s Campaign Woes, Paxton in Court
In the Roundup: Jeb Bush’s immigration talk on the border goes south, Rick Perry vows to keep his presidential bid alive and the state’s top civil lawyer loses his personal criminal defense attorney.
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Criminal Justice
Roundup: Paxton Re-Indicted, Jail Safety, Sid Miller
In the Roundup: Attorney General Ken Paxton is re-indicted on securities fraud charges, an interim legislative committee will look at jail safety and a post from the agriculture commissioner’s campaign Facebook page blows up social media.
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TribCast: Sid Miller, George P. Bush, Confederate Statues
On this week’s TribCast, Evan talks with Ross, Alexa and Jim about Sid Miller’s atomic Facebook post, George P. Bush’s agency clean-up, the second round of Ken Paxton indictments and the status of Confederate statues on the UT campus and elsewhere.
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Criminal Justice
Special Prosecutors, Paxton’s Lawyer Trade Barbs Over Latest Action
After re-filing indictments against Attorney General Ken Paxton in his securities fraud case, two special prosecutors are pushing back against criticism from Paxton’s attorney, who says Tuesday’s action raises questions about the case.
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Health care
Judge Gives Texas Deadline on Same-Sex Marriage Policies
A federal judge has given the state an Aug. 24 deadline to recognize same-sex marriages on death and birth certificates.
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Criminal Justice
Analysis: A Contest That’s Not on the Ballot
Less than a year after he first took office, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending himself against felony charges while a quiet procession of candidates comes under unofficial consideration to succeed him.