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Beaumont justices hear oral arguments in pipeline 'common carrier' case
Appellate judges in Beaumont are considering a case against a pipeline company that could more clearly define how Texas law defines a common carrier.
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Judge says immigration order unconstitutional as applied to Penn. case
The same day members of Congress added their support to a Texas lawsuit claiming Barack Obama overstepped his authority by offering amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants, a federal judge in a similar suit in Pennsylvania ruled that part of the president’s deportation amnesty plan was unconstitutional.
Texans get Senate confirmations to federal courts, agency
The U.S. Senate has confirmed two Texas judges for federal courts in the Lone Star State and another Texan to lead the nation’s immigration service.
Congressmen back Texas in suit against DHS immigration directive; Say president's move a 'power grab'
When President Barack Obama took executive action to grant amnesty to millions of immigrants, the state of Texas was the first to challenge him by filing a lawsuit. Then more states joined the suit, claiming the president overstepped his authority. Now members of Congress are also stepping into the fight by joining an amicus brief filed by a legal group.
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Deputy claims termination violated First Amendment rights, 5th Circuit disagrees
A former Nueces County deputy claims the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights, but a federal appeals court only partly agreed.
More states join Texas in suit against Obama's immigration action
Last week Texas led the way in filing a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. Now seven more states have followed the lead, bringing the total to 24 states claiming the president is violating the Constitution.
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5th Circuit says 'magic words' not required for notice of suit
A ship owner whose vessel was involved in a collision with a fishing boat that killed a young girl wanted to limit the amount of liability it could have to pay in a lawsuit, but a federal appeals court says the company waited too long to file its paperwork.
Environmental groups seek intervention in Denton fracking ban suits
When the city of Denton passed a ban on hydraulic fracturing, the general land office and the oil and gas industry quickly filed lawsuits to stop the ban. Now environmental groups are trying to intervene in the suits.
Litigation continues in highway guardrail case
Trinity Industries was hit with a $175 million verdict for giving false information to the government about the highway guardrails it manufactures, but the case is not over.
New 'common carrier' rules could affect Jefferson County landowners' suit
New rules defining the “common carrier” status of oil and gas pipelines in Texas may help Jefferson County landowners in an ongoing battle over eminent domain.
Texas leads multi-state suit over Obama's executive order on immigration
Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that is suing the Obama administration over the president’s executive action on immigration.
Houston attorney's movie suit moved to federal court
Houston attorney Anthony Buzbee claims he was duped into investing a movie deal and has now had his lawsuit moved to federal court.
Denton fracking ban goes into effect as city responds to lawsuits
The ban on hydraulic fracturing in the city of Denton went into effect Tuesday, despite objections from a state agency and an industry group.
Judgment in favor of ISP in 'revenge porn' case stands; Texas Supreme Court denies review
More than a dozen women who allege their nude photos were posted on “revenge porn” websites have had their claim against an Internet service provider dismissed, as the Texas Supreme Court has denied to review their case.
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Galveston County Early Voting Locations and Times
November 2014 General Election Cycle
