Texas

As federal eviction moratorium expires, tenants and rent advocates scramble to obtain state and local rental relief funds

With the federal moratorium on evictions ending Saturday and COVID-19 cases rising with the arrival of the highly contagious delta…

3 years ago

Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee arrested for civil disobedience over voting rights bill

The Hart Senate Office Building is one of three buildings within the larger U.S. Capitol complex that houses the offices…

3 years ago

U.S. attorney general blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest border directive and threatens a legal battle

Garland said the Department of Justice “intends to pursue all appropriate legal remedies to ensure that Texas does not interfere…

3 years ago

Upcoming back to school sales tax holiday

State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks...

3 years ago

DSHS to award $10 million in grants to support local vaccination efforts across Texas

“These grants will give them the resources to expand their efforts to serve hard-to-reach communities that have been seriously affected…

3 years ago

Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist TxDPS in making arrests related to border crisis

"To respond to this disaster and secure the rule of law at our Southern border, more manpower is needed..."

3 years ago

Texas Attorney General’s weekly roundup

Staff Report The responsibilities, of the Office of the Attorney General, are to serve as legal counsel to all boards…

3 years ago

Gov. Greg Abbott draws criticism for ordering state troopers to pull over vehicles with migrants, saying it will stem COVID-19 risk

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state troopers on Wednesday to begin pulling over vehicles whose drivers are transporting migrants who...

3 years ago

State rep asks AG if Gov. Abbott can vacate absent Democrats’ seats

State Rep. James White, R-Hillister, has asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to provide legal guidance to clarify whether...

3 years ago

Abbott, TDHCA announce $52.9m in housing stability services grants for veterans, vulnerable Texans

“Thank you to TDHCA for working creatively and collaboratively with 31 organizations to fund strategic programs across Texas..."

3 years ago

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