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Paxton Sues Discord, Accusing Platform of Exposing Children to Predators
Paxton Sues Discord, Accusing Platform of Exposing Children to Predators
The lawsuit alleges Discord misled parents about the safety of its platform while enabling predators, extremist networks, and child exploitation to...
UH System Regents Close Underperforming Programs
UH System Regents Close Underperforming Programs
The board approved new programs in biological sciences and philosophy, politics, and economics, while closing the religious studies major and...
Thousands of Texas Educators Flagged for Crimes, New TEA Tool Shows
Thousands of Texas Educators Flagged for Crimes, New TEA Tool Shows
The state’s new Educator Misconduct Reporting Dashboard also counts criminal history alerts.
Paxton Sues Meta, WhatsApp Over False Privacy Claims
Paxton Sues Meta, WhatsApp Over False Privacy Claims
The attorney general alleges Meta falsely marketed WhatsApp as fully encrypted while employees could access user messages and data.
University of Texas Regents Pass Restructuring Guidelines
University of Texas Regents Pass Restructuring Guidelines
Eliminating departments and faculty advisory bodies lead the agenda.
Challenge to Heartbeat Act Ruled a Retaliatory Lawsuit
Challenge to Heartbeat Act Ruled a Retaliatory Lawsuit
The lawsuit may now be subject to dismissal under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
Paxton Targets Proxy Giant Over ESG Activism, Exxon Texas Redomicile Fight
Paxton Targets Proxy Giant Over ESG Activism, Exxon Texas Redomicile Fight
Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges ISS misled investors by promoting climate and diversity policies while presenting its recommendations as...
AG Paxton Investigates Meta Glasses Over Privacy Concerns

AG Paxton Investigates Meta Glasses Over Privacy Concerns

A subcontractor in Kenya reported having access to users' bathroom footage
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State Board Reconsiders Revoking ‘Reckless’ Coach’s Certification
State Board Reconsiders Revoking ‘Reckless’ Coach’s Certification
State Board for Educator Certification members remanded Rockwall coach John Harrell’s case back to an administrative judge.
Court Order Blocking Hemp Classification Expires in a Week
Court Order Blocking Hemp Classification Expires in a Week
Two separate cases are playing out in state courts concerning hemp regulation.
Left-Wing Faculty Group ‘Watered Down’ DEI Ban
Left-Wing Faculty Group ‘Watered Down’ DEI Ban
UT-Austin staff member states that AAUP “got them to water down the language substantially.”
Texas Settles With Grocery Store Chain Over Pesticide Use


Texas Settles With Grocery Store Chain Over Pesticide Use


Attorney General Paxton secured the settlement, which ensures standards for produce labeled “organic” are being upheld by grocery store chains after...