Law

Mar. 4, 2026

New Texas Summary Judgment Rules Now in Effect

Expedited action and challenges for litigants to navigate under amended Rule 166a

Mar. 3, 2026

Austin Officials Clash Over Investigation of Officers in Mass Shooting

Governor Abbott vows to have final say on officers' fate as DA denies plans to bring them before grand jury

Mar. 2, 2026

Spring man charged for illegally providing abortion pills

Authorities allege the man secretly gave abortion medication to a pregnant woman, leading to the loss of her baby.

Mar. 2, 2026

Texas Gun Law Leaves Bar Patrons Defenseless

Shooting at Austin bar highlights state's '51 percent' law that bans concealed carry in establishments that derive most revenue from alcohol sales.

Mar. 2, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Case on Marijuana Users' Second Amendment Gun Rights

Trump DOJ Defends Federal Ban as Biden Admin Raises Concerns

Mar. 2, 2026

Supreme Court Weighs Illegal Drug Users' Gun Ownership Ban

Case involves 2024 conviction of President Biden's son Hunter, who later received a pardon.

Feb. 27, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Postal Service Immune from Lawsuits Over Intentional Mail Withholding

High court reverses 5th Circuit, finds FTCA postal exception bars claims over intentional non-delivery of mail.

Feb. 27, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Postal Service Immune from Intentional Mail Withholding Lawsuits

High court overturns 5th Circuit, finds FTCA postal exception bars claims over intentional mail non-delivery.

Feb. 27, 2026

SCOTUS Rules Postal Service Immune from Lawsuits Over Intentional Mail Withholding

High court finds postal exception in Federal Tort Claims Act bars claims over intentional non-delivery of mail.

Feb. 27, 2026

Former Dallas Judge Denies Allowing Staffer to Impersonate Her in Court

Amber Givens testifies before panel about allegations of misconduct during her time on the bench

Feb. 27, 2026

Court Orders Greenpeace to Pay $345 Million to US Oil Pipeline Company

Ruling finalizes a yearslong case that has pitted the environmental organization against Energy Transfer.

Feb. 26, 2026

Texas Midwife Accused of Violating Abortion Ban Fights Charges

Appeals court to hear case of Maria Margarita Rojas, who allegedly provided abortions at her clinics

Feb. 26, 2026

Federal Judge Declares Mistrial in Texas ICE Center Attack Case

Controversial T-shirt worn by defense attorney sparks debate over courtroom conduct and potential bias

Feb. 25, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues California doctor over abortion pill access

Paxton's lawsuit follows a similar private suit against the same doctor, citing a new Texas law that allows lawsuits over abortion pill distribution.

Feb. 25, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Postal Service Immune from Lawsuits Over Intentional Mail Withholding

Divided court sides with cash-strapped USPS, rejecting landlord's claims of racial bias in mail delivery dispute

Feb. 25, 2026

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Feb. 25, 2026

FCC Investigating 'The View' Over Equal Time Rule Violations

FCC Chairman says the agency is looking into potential violations by the ABC daytime talk show.

Feb. 25, 2026

Supreme Court Ruling Criticized by Justice Thomas

Thomas says majority 'needlessly' expanded precedent in unanimous decision on attorney-client talks

Feb. 25, 2026

9 Accused of Antifa Ties Face Trial in Texas Over Violent ICE Protest

Opening arguments begin in a case that will test the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute the left-wing movement as a terrorist group.

Feb. 25, 2026

Trump-appointed judge finds DHS in contempt over detainee transfer

Federal judge orders DHS to compensate detainee for return flight after violating court order