Texas Attorney General's Office files lawsuit against Booking Holdings Inc.
According to the lawsuit, across its sites, Booking omitted mandatory fees from its initially advertised room rates, enticing consumers with artificially low room prices that were not available to them. In many cases, Booking also misled consumers by grouping and obscuring the mandatory fees with funds owed to the government as a component of the “Taxes and Fees” line item at checkout.
According to the lawsuit, across its sites, Booking omitted mandatory fees from its initially advertised room rates, enticing consumers with artificially low room prices that were not available to them. In many cases, Booking also misled consumers by grouping and obscuring the mandatory fees with funds owed to the government as a component of the “Taxes and Fees” line item at checkout.
Houston mayor election: Gilbert Garcia enters the race
The upcoming mayoral election in Houston has captured the attention and enthusiasm of residents, who are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to choose a new leader for their city. Among the candidates vying for the position is Gilbert Garcia, a Democrat who has officially filed paperwork to join the diverse pool of contenders.
The upcoming mayoral election in Houston has captured the attention and enthusiasm of residents, who are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to choose a new leader for their city. Among the candidates vying for the position is Gilbert Garcia, a Democrat who has officially filed paperwork to join the diverse pool of contenders.
Texas leaders celebrate massive tax relief measure with ceremonial bill signing
Texas top leaders gathered on Wednesday in the Houston area to celebrate legislation designed to save millions of Texas homeowners at least $1,300 a year.
Texas top leaders gathered on Wednesday in the Houston area to celebrate legislation designed to save millions of Texas homeowners at least $1,300 a year.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
Suspended AG Ken Paxton in court
Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sat in a Harris County court Thursday morning as the 2015 securities fraud case crept forward one more step.
Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sat in a Harris County court Thursday morning as the 2015 securities fraud case crept forward one more step.
Texas: The Issue Is - Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids
The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and State Troopers accused of employing brutal, anti-immigrant tactics and Sen. John Cornyn calling out President Biden for losing complete contact with thousands of unaccompanied migrant kids.
The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and State Troopers accused of employing brutal, anti-immigrant tactics and Sen. John Cornyn calling out President Biden for losing complete contact with thousands of unaccompanied migrant kids.
Multiple court issues ahead for embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
As Whitmire, Jackson-Lee top mayoral poll, voters identify priorities
The race to become the next mayor of Houston is heating up with a new poll showing two front-runners known to the Houston area.
The race to become the next mayor of Houston is heating up with a new poll showing two front-runners known to the Houston area.
Texas: The Issue Is - Air conditioning in Texas prisons during record high temps
It's a debate that heats up every summer, should Texas inmates have air conditioning in their cells? Rudy Koski talks with State Representative Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed now.
It's a debate that heats up every summer, should Texas inmates have air conditioning in their cells? Rudy Koski talks with State Representative Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed now.
Texas The Issue Is - Air Conditioning in Texas Prisons
Rudy Koski (FOX 7 Austin) talks with State Rep Carl Sherman about installing air conditioning in Texas prisons. It's a familiar issue that heats up every summer but this year's debate has gotten even hotter Tuesday prison reform advocates held an emotional news conference at the state capitol with several state lawmakers, Representative Karl Sherman was among those taking part.
Rudy Koski (FOX 7 Austin) talks with State Rep Carl Sherman about installing air conditioning in Texas prisons. It's a familiar issue that heats up every summer but this year's debate has gotten even hotter Tuesday prison reform advocates held an emotional news conference at the state capitol with several state lawmakers, Representative Karl Sherman was among those taking part.
Texas the Issue IS... Roland Gutierrez for U.S. Senate
Steven Dial talks with Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez about his decision to run for U.S. Senate and the Texas Trio discusses the possibilities of his success in the Democratic primary over Colin Allred and the odds of unseating incumbent Ted Cruz.
Steven Dial talks with Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez about his decision to run for U.S. Senate and the Texas Trio discusses the possibilities of his success in the Democratic primary over Colin Allred and the odds of unseating incumbent Ted Cruz.
Texas The Issue IS . . .Roland Gutierrez for Senate
Steven Dial talks with State Senator Roland Gutierrez about his announcement to run for U.S. Senate against Colin Allred in the Democratic primary with an eye to unseating incumbent Ted Cruz, and the Texas Trio discusses the possibilities.
Steven Dial talks with State Senator Roland Gutierrez about his announcement to run for U.S. Senate against Colin Allred in the Democratic primary with an eye to unseating incumbent Ted Cruz, and the Texas Trio discusses the possibilities.
Texas House passes property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Tony Buzbee requests Senate to force Texas House to disclose info for Paxton impeachment trial
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has requested information from the Texas House in what he calls the "sham investigation" of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has requested information from the Texas House in what he calls the "sham investigation" of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan reach deal on 'biggest property tax cut in Texas history'
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Pasadena's youngest Latino city councilmember sworn in to office
History was made in Pasadena, where District C Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero was sworn in ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, replacing 30-year incumbent, Don Harrison.
History was made in Pasadena, where District C Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero was sworn in ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, replacing 30-year incumbent, Don Harrison.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raises $6.2 million in first 2 months of Senate race
Allred also transferred $2.4 million from his House campaign account, giving him $8.6 million in total receipts through the end of June.
Allred also transferred $2.4 million from his House campaign account, giving him $8.6 million in total receipts through the end of June.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
Houston files lawsuit against the State of Texas over "Death Star" bill
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.