Republican leaders in Texas take pride in how often they have sued the Obama administration. The state has filed 34 lawsuits against the executive branch, sometimes successfully, sometimes less so. Most of the lawsuits were taken up by former attorney general Greg Abbott, who is now the governor. Ken Paxton, the current AG, has mounted three suits since January, with more to come. The total cost of the lawsuits amounts to $4.8 million.
The Texas Tribune has posted an online interactive menu, where you can investigate each lawsuit and learn what the suit is all about, its cost, and how Texas has fared in the suit.
The cases include a suit against the EPA challenging new federal limits on mercury, and another suit against the EPA challenging new restrictions on pollution from fracking.