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When Less Isn’t More: the Texas Hemp Ban and the Risks of Unregulated Markets

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Late last Wednesday evening the Texas House of Representatives dealt the hemp industry in the Lone Star State what can only be described as a Texas size heartache with the passage of Senate Bill 3 (SB3), effectively banning...more

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New Texas Railroad Commission Rules: Challenges and Permitting for the E&P Industry

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On December 17, 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) adopted new comprehensive regulations governing the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of oil and gas waste. The rules were published January 3, 2025, in...more

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Five Wild Things About the New Texas Shareholder Proposal Law

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As we’ve blogged about recently, Texas has taken a number of steps to bolster its reputation as a business-friendly state. The latest is a new law aimed at making it harder for shareholder proponents to get a proposal (other...more

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Texas Bills Introduce New Requirements for Healthcare Transactions

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On February 12, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives introduced Texas House Bill 2747 (H.B. 2747), which requires healthcare entities to submit written notice to the Texas attorney general ninety days prior to a material...more

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Texas FAIR Plan: Opportunities and Challenges for Private Insurers

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As natural disasters continue to impact the insurance market, Texas has seen a surge in policyholders relying on the Texas FAIR Plan Association for coverage....more

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CFPB dismisses case against Texas bank

On April 11, the CFPB filed its notice of dismissal without prejudice in a case within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against a large bank. As previously covered by InfoBytes, the CFPB moved to...more

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Balancing Old and New: Developing Renewable Energy Projects and Data Centers on Oil and Gas Sites

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Texas has been the top oil and gas producing state in the country since at least the 1970s, today contributing 42% of the nation’s crude oil and 27% of its natural gas. Now, the Lone Star State is also experiencing a boom in...more

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Texas Comptroller Adopts Amended Data Processing Rule

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On March 28, 2025, the Texas Comptroller of Public Account (the “Comptroller”) finalized amendments to Rule 3.330, Data Processing Services, for purposes of the Texas sales and use tax....more

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Texas Renewables Roundup: 2025 Texas Legislature Update

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The Texas Legislature has been debating several bills aimed at boosting dispatchable power in ERCOT while erecting new economic and permitting barriers for renewables. Texas lawmakers have expressed their growing concerns...more

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Texas Senate Bill 378, a.k.a. the "Botox Party Bill", and Its Impact on Existing Medical Regulations

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Texas Senate Bill 378, often referred to as the "Botox Party Bill", is currently making its way through the Texas legislative process. Initiated by State Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to restrict who can perform...more

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Texas Introduces Legislation to Regulate Sales-Based Commercial Financing

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Last month, the Texas legislature introduced two companion bills, S.B. No. 2677 and H.B. No. 700, to regulate sales-based commercial financing. For purposes of the proposed legislation, sales-based financing is a transaction...more

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Hard Launch: TXSE Goes Public

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TXSE (pronounced TEX-see) announced on April 4, 2025 that its Form 1 registration is now public, putting it one step closer to Y'all Street. The announcement touted its proprietary “matching engine" that it believes will make...more

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Texas Sales and Use Tax for Exempt Entities – Part 2

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This post is the second of two focused on the Texas sales and use tax treatment of tax-exempt entities. The first, which can be found here, discussed the general categories and criteria applicable tax-exempt entities for...more

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Lone Star Crackdown: Amidst a Patchwork of State Regulations, Texas Moves to Ban Lottery Courier Services

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In a significant regulatory shift, the Texas Lottery Commission has enacted an immediate ban on lottery ticket courier services in the state, effective February 24. This decisive move marks a stark departure from the...more

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FinCEN Southwest border GTO challenged by Texas trade group

On April 1, 2025, the Texas Association for Money Service Businesses filed a lawsuit in San Antonio federal court challenging the recent Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) applicable to money services businesses (MSBs) located...more

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Brine Time: Texas’ Latest in Lithium Law

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Lithium continues to be a rising star of the natural resources world, and Texas is working to stay on top of the legal issues related to the extraction of lithium from produced water and brine. In this update, we discuss...more

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US State AI Legislation: Virginia Vetoes, Colorado (Re)Considers, and Texas Transforms

The Virginia law, like the Colorado Act, would have imposed various obligations on companies involved in the creation or deployment of high-risk AI systems that influence significant decisions about individuals in areas such...more

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Who Can Enforce Surface Provisions in an OGL?

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Unitex WI, LLC v. CT Land & Cattle Co., LLC, No. 07-23-00390-CV, 2024 WL 3249338 (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 28, 2024, pet. filed)...more

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Federal judge affirms Biden rule

A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, rejected arguments made by 26 attorneys general in Republican-led states challenging the legitimacy of the Biden Administration’s so-called ESG rule....more

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Texas House Bill 3749 Proposes Stricter Regulations for Medical Spas

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As the medical spa industry rapidly expands, states are increasing regulatory oversight to ensure patient safety and compliance with medical standards. Texas is the latest state to propose legislation targeting med spas,...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in April 2025: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of April. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law Blog to automatically receive our monthly lien and bond guides, as well as other...more

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Presuit Notice to Third-Party Adjuster Does Not Comply with Section 542A.003(a) of the Texas Insurance Code

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As a question of first impression, The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas analyzed whether issuing pre-suit notice to a third-party adjuster satisfies Section 542A.003(a) of the Texas Insurance...more

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Bill Could Create Notification Requirement for Texas Healthcare Transactions

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On Feb. 12, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2747, which would require entities to report certain healthcare transactions to the Texas attorney general. Currently, Texas does not require entities...more

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Texas Legislative Update: Proposed Reforms to Chapters 303, 392 and 394

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As the March 14, 2025, bill filing deadline approaches in the Texas Legislature, several legislative initiatives have been introduced to reform Chapter 392 and Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code, which govern...more

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California, Massachusetts and Texas Introduce Legislation Targeting Private Equity Investments and Corporate Structures in Health...

Since our last update, new bills have been introduced that, if passed, would materially impact transactions across the health care industry or otherwise affect the corporate structure of or reporting by health care entities....more

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