Cedar Park City Council has voted to join Williamson County in the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation, aiming to foster aerospace advancements and economic growth by developing launch and landing facilities for rockets and spacecraft.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Friday asking the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 House Democrats from their legislative positions.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s tax proposal for early childhood education funding failed to make the November ballot. Commissioners cite budget concerns.
Texas Democrats face legal action from state leaders after leaving the state to block a Republican-supported redistricting plan. Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are seeking court intervention, while civil arrest warrants have been issued. Legal experts question the constitutionality of vacating Democratic seats. The move has halted the legislative process and drawn national attention to the redistricting controversy.
The FBI is assisting in locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block a congressional map. Governor Abbott warns of legal consequences, escalating the political dispute.
The Texas Senate passes a controversial ‘bathroom bill’ requiring individuals to use public restrooms and locker rooms according to their birth sex. The bill, known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, has sparked debate over privacy, safety, and discrimination against transgender individuals. It now awaits consideration by the Texas House of Representatives.
Kristen Moriarty, a Texas resident, secured an $83 million lottery jackpot after a six-month legal battle concerning third-party ticket purchases. She ultimately received a $45 million cash payout before taxes, following a settlement with the Texas Lottery Commission, highlighting legal and regulatory considerations in the digital age.
Houston city authorities cleared an illegal dumping site in Independence Heights after months of complaints. Residents call for a permanent solution to prevent future occurrences.
Texas schools start the academic year enforcing a new law, House Bill 1481, banning personal devices during school hours with specific exceptions for educational and medical needs.
Trinity Rail’s Longview facility will close, laying off 170 workers as part of industry-wide downsizing. This decision reflects broader freight sector trends amid declining demand and economic restructuring.