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Key Takeaways - Texas passed SB 17, which prohibits certain foreign nationals, including foreign governments, foreign-owned businesses and individuals from certain countries from purchasing or acquiring real property in...more
The McGinnis Lochridge Oil and Gas Practice Group publishes the Producer’s Edge with the purpose of keeping our valued clients and contacts in the oil and gas industry updated and informed regarding interesting Texas case law...more
Louisiana and Texas recently enacted new legislation imposing disclosure requirements on food and beverage manufacturers, as well as new restrictions on ingredients permitted in public school meals. Some changes take effect...more
AI Regulatory Landscape: Three Things To Know What's Happening with U.S. State AI Laws Right Now? Will Federal AI Regulation Override State Laws? What Is the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice? AI Bills We're Keeping an Eye...more
Texas recently enacted a pair of laws aimed at AI governance in the public sector and in healthcare. Starting September 1, 2025, there will be statutory authorization for health care practitioners (HCPs) in Texas to use AI...more
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion in a closely watched case addressing the ownership of produced water — the byproduct of drilling, fracking and formation fluids. In Cactus Water Services v. COG...more
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued Bulletin B-0008-25 in anticipation of changes to the Texas Insurance Code which are set to take effect in January 2026. House Bill 2067 mandates quarterly reporting by insurers...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Prior to his June 22, 2025, deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills passed by the Texas Legislature. Three of these, Senate Bills 15, 17,...more
The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) set aside an Emergency Cease Order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) against Billionico Academy, Auratus, and related respondents in Texas State...more
During its 2025 regular session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 6 ("SB 6") to establish a regulatory framework to manage the rapid growth of consumers with high electricity demand (currently ≥ 75 MW)—referred to as...more
Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Texas Limits Punitive Damage Liability For Data Security Breach...more
While the Command’s authority applies only to governmental bodies, its creation signals a shift in how the state organizes its cybersecurity posture. This new law may have practical implications for vendors, contractors and...more
Currently, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes are regulated under both the Restoration Act and Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), subjecting them to state and federal oversight, while all other federally...more
On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, holding that under the language of the granting clause found in the standard oil and gas lease, produced...more
SB 22, a sweeping film and television incentive bill that dramatically expands the state’s support for the moving image industry, was officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025. Following the Texas...more
Texas House Bill 21 (HB 21), signed into law in May, has dramatically shifted affordable housing tax exemptions across the state. Specifically, HB 21’s primary impact is on a housing finance corporation’s area of operation...more
Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), into law on June 22, 2025. With its passage, Texas becomes the third state to adopt a comprehensive AI law. Notably,...more
On July 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed into law the budget reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, after the US Senate voted to remove language that would have prohibited states from enforcing...more
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ended more than five years of uncertainty and confusion by ruling that proxy voting advice issued by proxy advisors is not a “solicitation” under...more
Congress has passed the budget reconciliation package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R.1) without the controversial moratorium on state and local artificial intelligence (AI) laws originally included in the House...more
Effective January 1, 2026, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TX H.B. 149, 2025) takes a unique approach to AI regulation—pulling threads from the EU AI Act, Colorado's comprehensive AI statute, and...more
On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 149, enacting the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA). The law establishes one of the nation’s most comprehensive...more
Texas recently cemented its position as a cryptocurrency and business-friendly jurisdiction with the enactment of SB 21. Signed on June 20, 2025, SB 21 establishes the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a state-managed fund...more
On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law. While earlier versions of the bill mirrored broader frameworks like the EU AI Act, the final version scales back...more
Texas has enacted a new statutory framework governing the decommissioning of battery energy storage systems (BESS) not owned by an electric utility. On May 29, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3809 (H.B. 3809)...more