Federal Judge Blocks Texas SB 4 State Deportation Law on Preemption GroundsMay 21, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge in Austin blocked Texas SB 4's state-run deportation provisions, ruling the law is preempted by federal immigration authority under the Supremacy Clause.
Travis County Jury Convicts Brittney Bailey, Sentences Her to 40 YearsMay 21, 2026VerdictsA Travis County jury convicted Brittney Bailey on two child injury counts and sentenced her to 40 years in Travis County District Court, Austin, Texas.
Travis County Jury Convicts Brittney Bailey on Two Child-Injury CountsMay 19, 2026VerdictsA Travis County jury convicted Brittney Bailey on two child-injury counts and sentenced her to 40 years in the Travis County District Court on May 8, 2026.
Texas Hemp Industry Wins Injunction Blocking THCA RulemakingMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyA Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas hemp regulations that counted THCA toward THC limits and raised licensing fees by up to 4,000%, setting trial for July 27.
ACLU Sues Texas to Block State Immigration Enforcement LawMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyThe ACLU and partners filed a class-action lawsuit May 4, 2026, seeking emergency relief to block Texas SB 4's state immigration enforcement provisions before their May 15 effective date.