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Harris Co. immune from suit over student hit while crossing road

Updated Jun 19, 2026

HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling denying Harris County immunity from a lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old pedestrian w…

Paxton: Machines offering chance, skill modes still gambling devices

Updated Jun 18, 2026

AUSTIN - An amusement machine that offers both a chance-based game mode as well as a skill-based mode is still a gambling device, according to…

SC: Texas can’t claim immunity from repurchase claims

Updated Jun 17, 2026

AUSTIN - The state can’t take someone’s land, decide not to use it then claim governmental immunity once the former owner sues to repurchase t…

After Big 12 files lawsuit, Sorsby scrambles to the NFL

Updated Jun 16, 2026

HOUSTON - Facing pressure from the BIG 12 and NCAA, Brendan Sorsby has decided to rush to the NFL, ending the quarterback’s stint with Texas T…

Big 12 doesn’t back off Sorsby ruling despite Paxton threat

Updated Jun 15, 2026

AUSTIN — Brendan Sorsby is known for being a dual-threat college quarterback at Texas Tech and a gambling addict.

Texas Bar report shows several attorneys suspended

Updated Jun 12, 2026

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas released its disciplinary actions report for June, showing that four attorneys have been suspended.

Texas cities’ telecom fee suit tossed by Supreme Court

Updated Jun 11, 2026

AUSTIN — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a telecommunications fee lawsuit brought by several cities against the state, effectively…

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Paxton probing protein powder makers for heavy metal use

Updated Jun 10, 2026

AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns of…

Texas judge admonished for posting ads on social media

Updated Jun 9, 2026

AUSTIN — The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued an order of additional education for Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra after “lendi…

Paxton sues Denton for allowing gender-neutral restrooms

Updated Jun 8, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Denton to prevent the creation of multiple-occupancy “gender-neutral” changing…

Sonic pit stop delivers City of Houston from injury suit

Updated Jun 5, 2026

HOUSTON - A city employee who gets in a car wreck while making a pit stop for fast food is not acting within the course and scope of their emp…

Texas justices reject group’s inverse condemnation claim

Updated Jun 4, 2026

HOUSTON - An inverse condemnation claim brought by the African American Historic Preservation Committee has failed on appeal.

ICE sued over ‘inhumane’ conditions at Texas detention camp

Updated Jun 3, 2026

EL PASO — The ACLU has sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement over alleged inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana, a massive immigration d…

Appellate court affirms dismissal of officer collision suit

Updated Jun 2, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI — The 13th Court of Appeals has affirmed the city of San Juan’s immunity from a lawsuit brought over an officer’s collision.

Black veteran claims noose hung in NRG Energy workplace

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Black veteran claims noose hung in NRG Energy workplace

Phil Davidson
Updated Jun 1, 2026

HOUSTON - A Black man is suing NRG Energy for discrimination, alleging he was the victim of racial harassment over a five-year period, which i…

Fall off exam table considered a med-mal, Texas court rules

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Fall off exam table considered a med-mal, Texas court rules

Phil Davidson
Updated May 29, 2026

HOUSTON – An injury suffered after falling off an exam table falls under a health care liability claim, and thus needs a timely expert report,…

Court: HOA owed no duty to man assaulted by neighbor for taking pics of deed restrictions

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Court: HOA owed no duty to man assaulted by neighbor for taking pics of deed restrictions

Phil Davidson
Updated May 28, 2026

HOUSTON - A homeowners association owed no duty to a man who was assaulted after taking pictures of his neighbor’s deed restrictions, accordin…

Paxton crushes Cornyn, Middleton tops Roy in GOP runoffs

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Paxton crushes Cornyn, Middleton tops Roy in GOP runoffs

Phil Davidson
Updated May 27, 2026

AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, soundly defeating long-time Sen. John Cornyn.

Paxton lawsuit: Discord exposing children to predators

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Paxton lawsuit: Discord exposing children to predators

Phil Davidson
Updated May 26, 2026

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Discord, a popular and free communications platform, for allegedly allowing child predators to g…

Driver sues ExxonMobil after truck fails to clear gate

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Driver sues ExxonMobil after truck fails to clear gate

Updated May 22, 2026

HOUSTON — ExxonMobil has been hit with a lawsuit alleging a driver sustained injuries after his truck failed to clear a gate, even though a si…

Federal court blocks key provisions of Texas immigration law

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Federal court blocks key provisions of Texas immigration law

Phil Davidson
Updated May 21, 2026

AUSTIN – Those challenging a Texas law aimed at curtailing illegal immigration have secured a victory in the lawsuit, which was filed earlier …

Texas justices dismiss challenge to COVID-19 election law

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Texas justices dismiss challenge to COVID-19 election law

Phil Davidson
May 20, 2026

HOUSTON — The First Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to Senate Bill 1, a uniform election law passed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paxton warns CVS of potential Medicaid fraud liability for DEI practices

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Paxton warns CVS of potential Medicaid fraud liability for DEI practices

Chris Dickerson
May 19, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to CVS Health regarding the company’s potentially unlawful Diversity, Equity and …

Working with DOJ, Paxton probes meatpacking industry

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Working with DOJ, Paxton probes meatpacking industry

Chris Dickerson
May 18, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential anticompetitive conduct among t…

UH Downtown immune from former dean’s suit, justices find

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UH Downtown immune from former dean’s suit, justices find

Phil Davidson
Updated May 15, 2026

HOUSTON — The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling granting the University of Houston-Downtown sovereign immunity from a lawsuit brough…

Texas Bar: One attorney disbarred, two others suspended

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Texas Bar: One attorney disbarred, two others suspended

Phil Davidson
Updated May 14, 2026

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas has released its latest disciplinary actions report, showing that one attorney has been disbarred while two ot…

Texas Supreme Court tosses legal malpractice judgment

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Texas Supreme Court tosses legal malpractice judgment

Phil Davidson
Updated May 13, 2026

AUSTIN — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday wiped an exemplary damage award against an attorney in a legal malpractice case.

Paxton sues Netflix for allegedly spying on kids

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Paxton sues Netflix for allegedly spying on kids

Phil Davidson
Updated May 12, 2026

AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Netflix for allegedly spying on Texans, including children, and collecting users’ data wit…

Texas court says nicotine pouches are tobacco products

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Texas court says nicotine pouches are tobacco products

John O’Brien
May 11, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas – Nicotine pouches are tobacco goods, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled in a challenge to state taxes paid by the maker of VELO …

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Court: Harris Co. must face suit in deputy wreck case

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Court: Harris Co. must face suit in deputy wreck case

Phil Davidson
Updated May 8, 2026

HOUSTON - The Fourteenth Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling denying Harris County immunity from a lawsuit alleging a deputy ran a red ligh…