2020 Protests

Five people have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of so-called less-lethal weapons police used during 2020 protests in downtown Dallas, arguing that the weapons are more dangerous than advertised.

In his first public statement, Gov. Greg Abbott lashed out at the local prosecutor regarding the tactics used by Austin police officers during the 2020 demonstrations.

The Austin City Council has approved paying a combined $10 million to two people injured when officers fired beanbag rounds into crowds during the 2020 social justice protests.