Texas Bans State Enforcement of Some Federal Regulations on Oil and Gas; But Law Has Big Loophole
AUSTIN, Texas (June 15, 2023) – Yesterday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that could ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on oil and gas production in the state. But the new law has a big loophole that will likely allow state...
Texas Governor Signs Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
AUSTIN, Texas (June 12, 2023) – On Saturday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that prohibits financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition. Rep. Matt Schaefer and...
To the Governor: Texas Bill Would Expand Right to Try Act
AUSTIN, Texas (May 26, 2023) – This week, the Texas House and Senate gave final approval to a bill to expand the state’s “Right to Try” law, further rejecting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments. On Feb. 7, Sen. Tan...