The lawsuit names Gov. Greg Abbott and 14 other public officials as defendants.

Texas Professors Take Legal Action Against State’s TikTok Ban

Adriana MaraisJuly 14, 23Lawsuit, Texas, TikTok

According to The Washington Post, a lawsuit has been filed by a collective of university professors against Texas for its decision to prohibit the use of TikTok on state devices and networks. The professors argue that this ban hampers their ability to conduct research and teach effectively, as it restricts their exploration of TikTok’s disinformation and data-collection methods, which the ban purportedly aims to address. Additionally, the plaintiffs claim that the prohibition severely limits their capacity to incorporate TikTok into their classrooms, whether for educational purposes or to utilize TikTok…

The move comes as several automakers adopt the NACS as standard.

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Texas Requires State-Funded EV Charging Stations to Include Tesla’s NACS Connector

Sanjay PatilJune 21, 23Automobiles, EV, Tesla, Texas

Texas has announced that it will mandate state-funded charging stations for electric vehicles to include a Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector, as automakers like Ford, GM, and Rivian are transitioning towards NACS and moving away from the Combined Charging System (CCS). The Texas Department of Transportation told Reuters that automakers’ move to NACS prompted electric vehicle charging companies to require NACS connectors if they want to participate in the state’s program, which involves federal funding. State DC fast chargers must still have a CCS connector to receive federal…