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Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Anti-Fossil Fuel Law

2/5/2026

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A federal judge ruled that Texas’ 2021 law barring state investments in companies that boycott fossil fuels is unconstitutional and unconstitutionally vague.
The ruling found the law violated the First Amendment by restricting constitutionally protected speech.
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, ordered Texas to stop enforcing the law.
The judge said the law’s broad definition could penalize companies for legitimate expressions about fossil fuels.

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A federal judge ruled that Texas’ 2021 law barring state investments in companies that boycott fossil fuels is unconstitutional and unconstitutionally vague.
The ruling found the law violated the First Amendment by restricting constitutionally protected speech.
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, ordered Texas to stop enforcing the law.
The judge said the law’s broad definition could penalize companies for legitimate expressions about fossil fuels.