State of Texas
Coverage of State of Texas in the Nexus archive.
- Texas launches New World screwworm tracker website
The State of Texas launched an 'enhanced website' to provide information about the New World screwworm fly. The platform serves as a centralized resource for Texans to access details on the pest.
- Texas Supreme Court throws out lawsuit by cities arguing telecom companies get illegal discounts
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from Dallas, Houston, Austin, and other cities against telecom companies, ruling the cities improperly named the state of Texas as a defendant. The lawsuit alleged telecom providers receive unlawful discounts on rates paid to cities.
- UT System, community colleges complying with Texas’ DEI ban, auditors find
Texas' UT System and community colleges are complying with the state's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to auditors. Critics argue the DEI ban is restricting academic freedom and limiting what is taught on college campuses, as demonstrated by protests at the University of Texas at Austin.
- WATCH: Houston faces $110M hit as Texas gov lays down law on 'sanctuary' policies
Houston faces a $110 million financial penalty from Texas Governor Greg Abbott for repealing a policy limiting cooperation with ICE. Abbott claims the city is breaching a public safety agreement and threatens to withhold sales tax revenue until the funds are repaid. The dispute centers on Houston's shift from a 'sanctuary' policy to one requiring police to wait 30 minutes for ICE.