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5th Circuit Lets Texas App‑Store Age‑Verification Law Take Effect

The administrative stay lifts a lower-court block as the appeals court reviews First Amendment challenges, producing immediate uncertainty for app stores, developers and Texas families.

Texas Appeals Court Restores Pause on Smokable Hemp Ban Ahead of Hearing

Texas Health Officials Weigh Hemp Rules That Could End Most Smokable Sales by Jan. 25

Texas Tightens Vehicle ID Rules, Requiring Proof of Lawful Status for Registration and Titles

Texas A&M Names Former State Sen. Tommy Williams Interim President

House Democrats Probe FBI’s Role in Texas Redistricting Standoff

Texas Legislature Approves 'Trey’s Law' Prohibiting NDAs in Sexual Abuse Lawsuits