Daily Archives: February 5, 2019

Three times a lawsuit

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Hat trick! A group of civil and voting rights organizations is suing the state’s chief election officers and local election officials in five counties, claiming Texas’ voter citizenship review efforts are unconstitutional because they intentionally target naturalized citizens and voters … Continue reading →

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Paxton wants power to pursue political prosecutions

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

That’s the only rational interpretation of this. As he begins his second term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is looking to expand the prosecutorial power of his office, asking the Legislature for more resources and expanded jurisdiction to go after … Continue reading →

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New Braunfels hits pause on scooters

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Swimming against the tide here. New Braunfels police on Wednesday issued a 90-day ban on commercial electric scooters in the city and will cite anyone caught using one with a Class C misdemeanor, city officials announced. The temporary order was … Continue reading →

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