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I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of Texans are already seeing a rapid decline in democratic standards.

The Conversation

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

The Texas Tribune

Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall

Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.

The Texas Tribune

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Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data

The US Federal Trade Commission has banned General Motors from selling sensitive driver data. The agency alleges that the automaker and its OnStar service collected and sold precious geolocation and driving behavior data without obtaining proper consent, and now it can’t sell it to consumer reporting agencies for five years.

Motor1

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 22 other states sue to halt planned federal methane fines

The rule fines certain oil and gas facilities that exceed federal limits for methane emissions.

The Texas Tribune

Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio's Senate seat - Roll Call

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the seat Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to vacate.

Roll Call

Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge

The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution

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Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

The Texas Tribune

45 million Americans allegedly had their location data collected and sold by this top insurance firm

The insurance firm Allstate and its subsidiary Arity are facing allegations that they collected US driver data without giving customers notice or getting their consent.

Tom’s Guide

Allstate Allegedly Paid Smartphone App Developers to Track You

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance and its data analytics subsidiary, Arity. The state is accusing the companies of collecting and selling the smartphone data of millions of drivers in violation of the state’s privacy protection laws. According to the complaint, the insurer collected…

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Texas lawmakers take aim at abortion pills in new legislative session

Bills crafted to stop what is widely viewed a loophole as abortion pills have helped mitigate bans dotting the US

The Guardian - US

Republican infighting flares after Burrows elected speaker

The Texas House kicked off the 2025 session by electing an establishment Republican to lead the chamber, drawing criticism from within the GOP.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House to pick new speaker, concluding brutal proxy war

The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the Legislature.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court to decide legal battle over El Paso migrant shelter’s future

Justices on Monday heard arguments from Annunciation House, which is fighting to stay open, and the Texas Attorney General’s office, which claims the shelter’s work with migrants violates state law.

The Texas Tribune

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Republican Ags Challenge Biden Administration Over Energy Standards

Republican Attorneys General challenge Biden administration's energy-efficient housing standards, raising concerns over affordability and legal boundaries.

The Texas Tribune

“I just don’t really recognize the Republican Party”: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging

Allison lost his primary last year, after being targeted by his party over his vote to kill school vouchers.

Reason

Decrying First Amendment Threat, FIRE Will Defend Pollster Whom Trump Sued for 'Consumer Fraud'

The president-elect frivolously claims that J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register owe him damages because of an erroneous preelection poll.

The Texas Tribune

With lawsuits and legislation, Texas Republicans take aim at abortion pills

More than 2,800 Texans are getting abortion pills through the mail from out-of-state every month, prompting a lawsuit and legislation seeking to end the practice.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker

Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who supported his impeachment.

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