Texas

Texas Court Upholds $21.3 Million Verdict for Wronged Former Police Officer, Rejecting Appeals from Local Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A federal judge has upheld a substantial jury award of $21.3 million for Terry Bevill, a former police officer who was found to have been wrongfully terminated and arrested. The ruling came after a trio of local officials—a judge, a prosecutor, and the sheriff—sought to overturn the jury’s decision from September 2024. In a ruling issued on Monday, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant determined that the defendants did not present sufficient reasons to invalidate the jury’s verdict. The case underscores significant allegations of public corruption within the small community of Quitman, located … Read more

Texas Enforces New Law Banning Student Cell Phone Use on School Grounds During Day

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LAREDO, Texas — A new law in Texas has changed the rules regarding student use of personal communication devices on school grounds, affecting parents and students across the state. House Bill 1481 mandates that students must refrain from using cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, and similar devices during school hours. According to the new legislation, the use of personal electronic devices on school property during the educational day is strictly prohibited. However, electronic devices supplied by school districts themselves are exempt from this regulation, allowing educators to utilize technology effectively in their teaching methods. As a … Read more

Texas Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke’s Fundraising Efforts for Fleeing Democrats Amid Legal Battle

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AUSTIN, Texas — A temporary restraining order issued on Friday has put the fundraising efforts of Beto O’Rourke on hold, impacting his campaign support for Texas Democrats. This measure follows a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who claims that O’Rourke and his political action committee have misled donors regarding the nature of their fundraising. The case stems from O’Rourke’s attempts to gather financial backing for Democratic lawmakers who departed from Texas in an effort to obstruct a vote on a contentious redistricting map. The judge’s ruling blocks O’Rourke from collecting these funds for … Read more

Texas Attorney General Launches Lawsuit Aiming to Oust 13 Missing Democratic Lawmakers

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AUSTIN, Texas — The state’s attorney general has initiated legal proceedings aimed at ousting 13 Democratic lawmakers who have not attended legislative sessions. This move further intensifies the ongoing political tensions in Texas, where party lines continue to be fiercely contested. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleges that these absent legislators are failing to fulfill their constitutional obligations. This legal action emerges against a backdrop of significant deliberations on various laws, particularly those related to education and social policy. Texas has experienced a series of walkouts by Democratic members in protest of … Read more