Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 05:13 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 21, 2021 / 09:44 AM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas lawmakers are already gearing up for a legal fight against the Biden administration. Hours after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a clear message, vowing to push back on federal mandates that he says infringe on Texans’ rights.The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) says it is preparing a number of federal lawsuits, mainly centered around federal overreach. Currently, energy regulations and education curriculum under the Biden administration are the focus...…Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 05:13 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 21, 2021 / 09:44 AM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas lawmakers are already gearing up for a legal fight against the Biden administration. Hours after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a clear message, vowing to push back on federal mandates that he says infringe on Texans’ rights.The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) says it is preparing a number of federal lawsuits, mainly centered around federal overreach. Currently, energy regulations and education curriculum under the Biden administration are the focus...WW…

Posted: Jan 10, 2021 / 06:00 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 11:48 AM CSTAUSTIN (Nexstar) — In two days, lawmakers from across Texas will come to the State Capitol for the start of the legislative session. The new session comes as the country is still facing the aftermath of Wednesday’s riot in Washington, where mobs forced their way into the U.S. Capitol to temporarily disrupt the certification of the November Presidential election.The events before, during, and after the riot put some Texans in the spotlight.Hours before the violence, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke in Washington at...…Posted: Jan 10, 2021 / 06:00 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 11:48 AM CSTAUSTIN (Nexstar) — In two days, lawmakers from across Texas will come to the State Capitol for the start of the legislative session. The new session comes as the country is still facing the aftermath of Wednesday’s riot in Washington, where mobs forced their way into the U.S. Capitol to temporarily disrupt the certification of the November Presidential election.The events before, during, and after the riot put some Texans in the spotlight.Hours before the violence, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke in Washington at...WW…

Posted: Jul 16, 2020 / 09:13 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 17, 2020 / 04:39 AM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Local group, , is seeking 20,000 signatures to hand over to the city by Monday, July 20, in an effort to reinstate the ban on homeless camping in Austin.If the signatures are verified by the city, the group will find out by mid-August if the proposal will be on the November ballot.Outlined in the group’s , they are calling for improved public health and safety on the streets of Austin.“The purpose of this ordinance is to restore generally the provisions of the Austin City Code that were in effect on June...…Posted: Jul 16, 2020 / 09:13 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 17, 2020 / 04:39 AM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Local group, , is seeking 20,000 signatures to hand over to the city by Monday, July 20, in an effort to reinstate the ban on homeless camping in Austin.If the signatures are verified by the city, the group will find out by mid-August if the proposal will be on the November ballot.Outlined in the group’s , they are calling for improved public health and safety on the streets of Austin.“The purpose of this ordinance is to restore generally the provisions of the Austin City Code that were in effect on June...WW…