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When Extradition Becomes a Bargaining Chip
Minnesota says Gov. Greg Abbott is violating the Constitution by withholding the extradition of an ICE agent charged with assault. Abbott first raised a legal o…
Why Is Sharia Such a Powerful Political Talking Point in Texas?
Texas law already prevents religious rules from overriding the Constitution, state statutes or the rights of people who never agreed to follow them. The staying…
The Paxton Penalty: Why Texas’ Senate Race Looks Different From the Rest of the Ballot
James Talarico’s polling strength does not necessarily mean Texas has turned blue. It may mean a meaningful number of independents, moderates and normally Repub…
Texas May Get Another NHL Team. Taxpayers Should Not Buy It One.
A second Texas NHL franchise could bring excitement, rivalry and civic pride. None of that means Austin or Houston residents should be asked to finance a billio…
Austin or Houston? The NHL’s Texas Expansion Fight May Come Down to the Arena
The NHL has begun evaluating a 33rd franchise in Texas, with the Friedkin family considering Austin and Houston. Houston offers scale and corporate strength. Au…
Texas’s THC Rules Are Changing Twice. Here Is What Consumers Need to Know.
Beginning July 31, the legal status of a cannabinoid product may depend on its chemistry—not where it was purchased, how it was labeled, or whether it was legal…