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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.

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AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General of Texas finalized a settlement with Walmart for $168 million due to the company’s negligent practices that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis.

AUSTIN – On July 13, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-related deaths from 2014 to 2023 and lets users view them over time, by demographics or by geography.

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AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities.

AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report.

AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely.

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AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures.

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