David Hittner.
United States federal judge
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 12
What's happening
One to three months ago
-
Greg Abbott signed a bill banning performances in Texas, which was subsequently ruled unconstitutional by David Hittner.Well supported6 reports
-
While serving as Attorney General, Ken Paxton presided over a ruling that struck down the law regarding drag shows in Texas.Well supported6 reports
-
David Hittner serves as a U.S. District Judge in Texas, and Austin is the seat of Travis County.Some support5 reports
-
David Hittner was appointed to the bench and ruled on the constitutionality of city policies in Houston.Some support6 reports
-
David Hittner pleaded guilty in federal court proceedings for concealing and promoting terrorist videos of ISIS.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around David Hittner this week
News at the entities that move David Hittner most-
Texas StructuralRichard Teague conducted ranch studies in north Texas on October 22, 2026.Moves David Hittner
-
Ken Paxton OperationalKen Paxton criticized James Talarico during the Texas Senate race and held a bus tour stop in Victoria.Moves David Hittner
-
senate OperationalSenate budget deliberations reviewed programs managed by the Office of the Vice President.Moves David Hittner
-
Houston StructuralBoth Houston and Dallas are reported as epicenters of growing mosque populations in Texas.Moves David Hittner
-
Ronald Reagan TransactionalRonald Reagan nominated Jerry Smith to the bench.Moves David Hittner
-
Greg Abbott Shared contextAbbott's designation conflicts with CAIR's support for Hinojosa during the gubernatorial race.Moves David Hittner
Connections
The 8 strongest of 12, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Texas Structural
David Hittner's judicial function is defined by and operates within the legal jurisdiction of the State of Texas.
-
Houston Structural
David Hittner exercises judicial authority, ruling on the constitutionality of policies within Houston's jurisdiction.
-
Ronald Reagan Transactional
A was formally appointed to a body or role associated with Ronald Reagan's influence or legacy.
-
Ken Paxton Operational
Judge Hittner's rulings are actively constraining the enforcement actions of the Attorney General, leading to appeals and blocks.
-
senate Operational
David Hittner, acting as a judge, declared a bill related to the Senate unconstitutional.
-
Greg Abbott Shared context
Both individuals operate within the political and policy context of Texas.
-
SB12 Mentioned together
Co-mentioned in the context of a ruling regarding drag shows.
-
Dolly Parton Mentioned together
The evidence is insufficient to establish a functional relationship between Dolly Parton and David Hittner.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
3 events- Greg Abbott signed a bill banning performances in Texas, which was subsequently ruled unconstitutional by David Hittner.
- While serving as Attorney General, Ken Paxton presided over a ruling that struck down the law regarding drag shows in Texas.
- David Hittner serves as a U.S. District Judge in Texas, and Austin is the seat of Travis County.
July 2026
3 events- David Hittner was appointed to the bench and ruled on the constitutionality of city policies in Houston.
- David Hittner pleaded guilty in federal court proceedings for concealing and promoting terrorist videos of ISIS.
- Tarrant County is located within the state of Texas, and Judge David Hittner served as a U.S. District Judge in Texas.