Legal News
Latest updates from Houston & Texas
texas law News
Legal and political developments related to texas law, analyzed from a civil rights perspective.
Articles tagged "texas law"
Houston's Special Elections Highlight Representation and Governance Issues
Houston's November 2025 special elections addressed critical vacancies, including a long-empty Congressional seat and a City Council position. These contests underscore the legal mechanisms ensuring continuous representation and local governance, prompted by events like death and resignations from office.
Texas Judge Dismisses Ballot Secrecy Challenge After State Bans Numbering System
A Texas judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging ballot numbering, ruling the case moot because the state had already banned the contested practice. This decision confirms the importance of addressing voter privacy concerns through legislative action, safeguarding the secret ballot without needing court intervention on an obsolete issue.
Texas DMV's New Car Registration ID Rules Spark Legal Battle, Economic Worries
The Texas DMV faces strong pushback over proposed stricter vehicle registration ID rules, which would effectively block undocumented residents from legally owning cars. Critics, including county officials and auto industry representatives, argue these changes threaten public safety by increasing uninsured drivers, harm local economies, and raise questions about the DMV's authority to enact such policies.
You've reached the end of the articles