Daily Archives: August 25, 2026

Abbott seeks to avoid turning over that alleged ICE felon

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Governor “Law and order when it suits my purposes but not otherwise” strikes again. Gov. Greg Abbott has asked a federal judge to reject Minnesota’s effort to force the extradition of an immigration officer arrested in Texas, saying he has … Continue reading →

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Don’t expect that Abbott data center “audit” any time soon

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Insert cliched expressions of shock here. The sweeping data center audit that Gov. Greg Abbott ordered earlier this month won’t be completed until late this year, potentially punting a politically volatile issue to after the November midterms. The Public Utility … Continue reading →

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Appeals court maintains block on changes to Historically Underutilized Business Program

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The State of Texas has failed in its attempt to end the landmark lawsuit challenging the dismantling of the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals rejected the State’s request to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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