Ruiz Law Firm, PLLC

05/22/2026

https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-05-21/new-drivers-license-symbol-aids-people-with-communication-differences

The voluntary license designation, along with training for police officers, is aimed at making law enforcement interactions safer for people with autism, hearing loss or other disabilities.

05/22/2026

https://www.tpr.org/podcast/fronteras/2026-05-22/fronteras-habla-civil-rights-macris-2026-symposium-brings-leaders-together-to-discuss-contemporary-issues

MACRI’s annual symposium brings speakers from all over the country to speak about contemporary civil rights issues and how they affect people today.

05/22/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/21/texas-whatsapp-meta-privacy-encryption-lawsuit/

The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.

05/22/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/22/texas-18th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-corporate-super-pacs-crypto-christian-menefee-al-green/

The clash embodies the tension for Democrats who rely on large fundraising hauls to remain competitive, even as they denounce the outsized political influence of corporate cash.

05/04/2026

After years of drought and rising demand, Corpus Christi's water supply is nearing critical levels, raising concerns for residents and one of the nation's largest energy hubs.

05/04/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/01/spacex-south-texas-home-damage-lawsuit/

The lawsuit filed by 80 plaintiffs Thursday accuse Elon Musk's company of gross negligence and trespassing for loud blasts from 11 rocket tests.

05/04/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/03/texas-dallas-dart-election-addison-highland-university-park/

Voters in Highland Park chose to leave Dallas Area Rapid Transit amid complaints that the transit service isn’t worth the cost.

05/04/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/texas-section-2-voting-rights-act-supreme-court-voters-of-color-history/

The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be seen all over Texas’ maps.

05/04/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/ruben-ray-martinez-josh-orta-south-padre-ice-shooting-death/

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. Their mothers blame the government for their loss.