article_snippet: That ruling is on hold pending the outcome of Texas's appeal.
article_snippet: Livingston was traveling Monday and not available to provide an update.
article_snippet: At this time, it's not a topic of discussion,' said state Sen. John Whitmire, who chairs the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
article_snippet: Law enforcement officials have declined to elaborate on the nature of those threats.
article_snippet: The U.S. Supreme Court, meanwhile, has refused to block punishments based on challenges to secrecy laws.