Episode 3982: Large stack of important Texas news | Anti-Wimp update | Win for the TCPA | Rig Count – Pratt on Texas 5/15/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A slew of important Texas stories get report and comment today: Texas Lottery Commission and former director criminally charged in connection with 2023 Lotto scheme Federal judge blocks some SB4, Texas’ controversial deportation law. State can still arrest people seen to enter illegally. Attorney General Paxton Makes History by Securing a Landmark Healthcare Fraud Settlement that Creates the Nation’s First-Ever Detransition Clinic and Secures $10 Million from Texas Children’s Hospital for “Transitioning” Children Texas Supreme Court rejects Abbott’s bid to oust Rep. Gene Wu from office A big win for the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) and for a pro-life activist at the Texas Supreme Court. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting Over 130 Texas Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes After They Failed to be Transparent With Taxpayers.Anti-Wimp update: Man escalates situation, homeowner neutralizes threat with firearm.Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Warns Dallas Judge Over Courtroom Mask Mandate.Oil and gas drilling rig count rises again in Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com