:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aafddb64a5f11a8e317317b51cfbff91/DeSantis%20Eagle%20Pass%20REUTERS%20TT%2001.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "At Texas-Mexico Border, Ron DeSantis Unveils Immigration Platform With Trump In Mind")
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive” than the former president’s proposals.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/0f7a2b32c14b14af70945f2e490c64ab/Dallas%20Winter%20Storm%20BT%20TT%2003.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "ERCOT Can’t Be Sued Over Power Grid Failures During 2021 Winter Storm, Texas Supreme Court Rules")
The all-Republican court narrowly found that the nonprofit corporation operating the state’s electrical grid qualifies for sovereign immunity, which protects government entities from lawsuits.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1c73b0533304d5aa96523a0108738ffb/Roma%20Migrants%20CBP%20EG%20TT%2011.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Supreme Court Rejects Texas Effort To Force Biden Administration To Change Deportation Policy")
Texas and Louisiana sued after the Biden administration told immigration agents to focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who are convicted of felonies or pose a risk to public safety. The Supreme Court said states didn’t have any standing to sue.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/41f82fa317ce423ead744fbdd078aae4/Ken%20Paxton%20File%20MF%20TT%2004.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas Senate Continues To Meet In Private To Draft Rules For Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial")
Senators will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/873a55f51ddba5f89fa41f11b37e52c5/0606%20Abbott%20Bill%20Signing%20JT%20TT%2005.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Gov. Greg Abbott Continues His Veto Campaign, Axing More Bills Amid Property Tax Impasse")
The governor says other issues aren’t as important as breaking a House-Senate stalemate over the best course on reducing property taxes.
Read More