Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating fast fashion company Shein for possible unethical labor practices and consumer safety issues. The probe focuses on labor standards, product safety, and data privacy.

Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas won't seek reelection in 2026, planning to focus on his family. His brother Trever intends to run for his seat to continue their conservative legacy.

Galveston County has partnered with ICE, deputizing officers under the 287(g) program to enforce immigration laws, with 648 individuals being transferred to ICE custody this year. Some agencies, however, have declined to participate.

Bellaire Police Chief Mo Lopez is on paid leave amid an internal probe, with city officials assuring no public safety impact. The investigation's specifics remain unknown.

Harris County faces a voter registration probe over the use of P.O. boxes as residential addresses, prompted by State Sen. Bettencourt and investigated by the Texas Secretary of State.

State officials opened an investigation after more than 150 voters were found registered at Houston UPS stores; Harris County has 30 days to respond. Oversight and funding cuts are possible.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the TDHCA for allegedly restricting religious organizations from accessing public funds for housing services, claiming it infringes on religious liberty.

Islamic civil rights groups CAIR LDF and MLFA sued Texas Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, challenging Abbott's proclamation that labeled CAIR as a terrorist group, citing it as unconstitutional and defamatory.

Council will vote Wednesday on a draft to bar scooter operation and rentals citywide from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.; the redline authorizes impoundment and lists narrow exceptions.

George's lawyers say secret messages and missing proffer audio point to prosecutorial misconduct; the DA's office calls the allegations baseless. A mid‑December hearing will test the competing claims.

HPD has refused Council Member Edward Pollard’s overtime funds for the District J Patrol, pausing his signature community‑policing program and sparking a citywide clash over authority. The dispute raises questions about where funding ends and operational control begins.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD for not displaying the Ten Commandments as required by state law, despite receiving legally compliant donated copies.

Files from Judge Lina Hidalgo's office show redactions not present in other county productions, and a Texas AG ruling forced the release of more pages. The mismatch raises transparency questions about county decision‑making.