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Texas Sues Local Officials for Keeping Mask Rules in Place
The lawsuit follows an explicit threat from the state’s attorney general after the statewide mask mandate was lifted.
Texas Sends National Guard to Border as Governor Blasts Biden Immigration Moves
The troop deployment is part of a broader border policing surge launched in Texas over the weekend.
Texans Leery of Governor's Repeal of Mask Order
Republican Greg Abbott is facing widespread criticism that he should have waited until more Texans are vaccinated to lift coronavirus restrictions.
Texas Moves to End Mask Mandate and Fully Reopen Businesses
Citing progress on vaccines, Texas’ Republican governor said business owners no longer need the state telling them how to operate.
Texas AG Sues Power Company Over Sky-High Bills During Winter Storm
Griddy Energy is accused of downplaying the inherent risks of variable rate electric plans that led to bills in the thousands of dollars during last month’s storm.
Energy CEO Calls Out Lack of Urgency From Texas Officials Ahead of Winter Storm
Energy executives were among those questioned by Texas lawmakers on Thursday as officials try to sort out why so many people were left in the dark for days amid freezing temperatures.
Experts Call for Mandates to Prevent Another Texas Power Disaster
Experts say power companies need to be forced, not asked, to harden their systems against increasingly powerful storms.
Texas Grid Operator Makes Progress in Restoring Power
Hundreds of thousands of Texans have power again, but a second winter storm continues to stress the grid.