Tag: Texas
California, Texas Among States Accusing GS Partners of Misleading Crypto Investors
"These investment schemes are often marketed as a unique opportunity to earn lucrative profits and secure generational wealth through blockchain techn [...]
Failed ‘$175M’ real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators
The Texas State Securities Board has accused a network of companies under the "GS" brand and operating from Germany of fraudulent activities "tied to [...]
Texas Man at Center of Supreme Court Case Says He No Longer Wants Guns
Zackey Rahimi has vowed “to stay away from all firearms and weapons” in a case that could expand gun rights protections, but advocates say he is not a [...]
Texas Lawmakers Vote to Let Local Police Arrest Migrants
The proposal, which has now cleared both houses of the Legislature, poses a direct challenge to the federal government’s authority over policing the b [...]
UAW expands strike to crucial GM SUV plant in Texas
Striking United Auto Workers members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan, on Sept. 29, 2023.Rebecca Cook | [...]
Texas is home to nearly 30% of all Bitcoin hash rate — Foundry
The U.S. state of Texas accounts for over 28% of all Bitcoin (BTC) hashing power in the United States, according to the latest Hashrate Map by crypto [...]
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is in the hands of Republicans who have been by his side
“It’s a very serious event but it’s a big-time show,” said Bill Miller, a longtime Austin lobbyist and a friend of Paxton. “Any way you cut it, it’s [...]
Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations
A group of crypto and blockchain firms joined together to create a Texas crypto advocacy group, according to a Sept. 11 announcement. The group is cal [...]
Riot Platforms says Texas energy strategy reduced production costs by $31M
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms mined fewer Bitcoin in August than July but received over $31 million in power credits. That is the equivalent of around [...]
Mark Gonzalez Seeks to Challenge Senator Ted Cruz in Texas
Mark A. Gonzalez, a progressive district attorney in Nueces County, Texas, took an unusual tack when he came under fire from conservatives who didn’t [...]
Police video: Rep. Ronny Jackson swears at Texas officers
Police video: Rep. Ronny Jackson swears at Texas officers
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Texas Woman Charged With Threatening to Kill Judge in Trump Election Case
A Texas woman has been charged with threatening to kill Tanya S. Chutkan, the federal judge in Washington who is overseeing former President Donald J. [...]
After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses
Juliette Vasquez gave birth to her daughter in June with the help of Medicaid, which she said had covered the prenatal medications and checkups that k [...]
Texas’ legislature isn’t helping with scorching heat, San Antonio’s mayor says
San Antonio leaders were considering an ordinance that would mandate water breaks, until the state legislation was passed. Now, the city is trying to [...]
Riot Platforms at Center of Texas Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid
When energy demand and prices spike, the cost of the energy outweighs the price of Riot staying in operation, so “they're going to shut down anyway,” [...]