Accountability

The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.

The TCEQ has temporarily shut down its online application system and has suspended all notices of intent for stormwater construction related to data centers, after a report from a national watchdog organization claimed the commission was violating the governor’s directive. Other actions like air emissions certifications and pollution notices for data center support structures appear unchanged.

FracTracker and Public Citizen identified 35 permitting actions taken by regulators in Texas in the weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a moratorium.

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

Federal District Judge Robert Pitman ordered the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to immediately submit a plan for providing air conditioning.

Lubbock County Commissioners considered a resolution Monday supporting an independent investigation into 'payroll irregularities' for the Precinct 2 seat. While the resolution passed, it was not without contention, as members of the court and the district attorney pointed out that the investigation is happening with or without the commissioners' support.

Next week, the Lubbock County Commissioners Court will be deciding whether to support a state investigation into “apparent payroll irregularities” for the Precinct 2 Commissioner. Our Brad Burt explains what we know so far and what the next steps are. Lubbock residents are invited to attend Coffee with the Mayor this evening at 5:30pm at Citizens Tower, located at 1314 Avenue K.

The pushback against automated license plate readers is growing, and it's not just one organization driving the movement. Elected officials, civil rights groups and regular citizens are working together to get the technology removed in the Austin area.

A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election.

Major water users who fail to complete and return a water use survey could face a Class C misdemeanor and become “ineligible to obtain permits, permit amendments, or permit renewals” from the state's environmental agency.