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Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

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Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reviewing almost 1,000 localities for compliance with Senate Bill 1851's audit and financial transparency standards. Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered several communities to stop illegal tax increases and may investigate others.

Galveston County Sheriff Keeps License After TCOLE Approves Probated Suspension

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Galveston County Sheriff Keeps License After TCOLE Approves Probated Suspension

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved a fully probated suspension of Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s peace officer license, allowing him to remain in office despite allegations he falsified government documents. The decision ends a lengthy legal dispute between Fullen and the state agency.

Galveston County Agencies Expand Role in Immigration Enforcement Through ICE Partnership

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Galveston County Agencies Expand Role in Immigration Enforcement Through ICE Partnership

Multiple law enforcement agencies in Galveston County have joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program, allowing trained deputies and officers to perform certain immigration enforcement duties under federal authority.

League City Safety Concerns Lead Busy Week for Local Government

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League City Safety Concerns Lead Busy Week for Local Government

Local governments across the Houston region addressed public safety concerns, development decisions, infrastructure repair, and school board leadership changes in a series of meetings held Nov. 13–18.

Residents and Officials Defend ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as Push to Rename Falters

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Residents and Officials Defend ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as Push to Rename Falters

Despite political momentum from conservative leaders, Texas and Florida joined the growing backlash against the proposed “Gulf of America” name. From Longboat Key residents to Texas state maps, public sentiment remains firmly attached to the original name—the Gulf of Mexico.

Six in Ten Texans Back Use of Troops to Curb Illegal Immigration

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Six in Ten Texans Back Use of Troops to Curb Illegal Immigration

Nearly six in ten Texans support using both local law enforcement and U.S. military troops to secure the southern border and reduce illegal immigration, according to a new poll from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

Politics and Government

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Galveston County Sheriff Keeps License After TCOLE Approves Probated Suspension

Galveston County Agencies Expand Role in Immigration Enforcement Through ICE Partnership

League City Safety Concerns Lead Busy Week for Local Government

Residents and Officials Defend ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as Push to Rename Falters

Six in Ten Texans Back Use of Troops to Curb Illegal Immigration

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