Wednesday, January 21, 2026

From the Texas Tribune:

Federal court focuses on informant in appeal of Texas death row inmate’s conviction.

Terms:
- 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- City of Amarillo.
- Randall County District Attorney’s Office.
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice.


Texas counties, auto industry push back on proposed ID restrictions on car registration tied to immigration.

Terms: 
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association.
- Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison of Midlothian.
- Bexar County.
- Travis County tax office
- Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Celia Israel
- Texas United Auto & Community Alliance
Texas Register: December 26, 2025.


Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal.

Terms:
- federal judge.
- U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk.
- a limited public forum.
- Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
- Supreme Court precedent
- expressive conduct
- Texas A&M University System.