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Eric Killelea
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Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law. Previously covered religion, space, and tech in Texas. Before: MN, NM, ND, MT. Jersey born. [email protected]
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · 25d
Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.

I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.

Ideas? Tips? [email protected]
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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 17h
Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.
Homegrown Firm V&E Leads Big Law Blow-Ins on Texas Energy Deals
Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · 11d
NEW: This is how US law firms secured work for the Texas flagship site of OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate initiative
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"Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas"

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Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas (1)
Chris Gober, an attorney that helped Elon Musk’s America PAC raise more than $250 million to support President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, launched a congressional campaign in Texas on Friday.
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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 22d
WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.
WilmerHale Nabs Rubio Adviser, Trump-Vance Alum for Defense Work
WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.
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Talking Biz News @talkingbiznews.bsky.social · Sep 17
@erickillelea.bsky.social hired as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/b...
Bloomberg Law hires Killelea as Houston correspondent - Talking Biz News
Bloomberg Law has hired Eric Killelea to be its Houston correspondent. He has been a religion reporter for the Houston Chronicle for the past two years. Killelea formerly was a technology and space re...
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · 25d
Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.

I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.

Ideas? Tips? [email protected]
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 27
NEW in @chron.com

Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid

Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.

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FBI agents raid Christian ministry’s Houston-area property
The raid is part of an "a nationwide takedown of their forced labor organization."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 23
'Angry god': How Dan Patrick wields religious power in Texas

Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Senate Republicans 'must toe the line' or face Dan Patrick, one rep says
"I believe he sees this position as his church, as his pulpit."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 21
NEW in @chron.com

Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms

"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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Texas Christians plan to defy court's Ten Commandments ruling
One parent is already working to distribute over 300 posters throughout the state anyway.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 20
In @chron.com

Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules

FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
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SB 10 opponents across Texas celebrate federal judge’s ruling
Advocates of the law will likely escalate the case in a higher court.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 20
NEW in @chron.com

How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas

Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Senate’s anti-abortion bill could strip Texans’ religious rights
A bill meant to protect religious freedoms could actually have the opposite effect.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 18
NEW in @chron.com

This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists

"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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Meet the group tracking Texas megachurch pastors’ private jets
"We're out to expose the fraud in God's name."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 12
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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion

Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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Controversial North Texas church is ‘invading’ another city
"You don't have to take the city—you just have to take the hill."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 11
new schoop in @chron.com

Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas megachurch leaders accused of 'authoritarian' crackdown
Critics say its leadership is violating the First Amendment.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 10
In @chron.com

James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas Democrat: GOP carving up state defies God's 'covenant'
James Talarico says he and his peers are fighting to protect the "sacred promise" of democracy.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
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Should the IRS remove tax-exempt status from these Texas churches?
"Churches can't be allowed to get away with such blatant politicking."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
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Controversial Texas pastor tells members 'How to vote like Jesus'
"Jesus is not on the ballot, guys. Get over it."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
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North Texas pastor blasts Democrats as 'godless' and 'demonic'
Pastors across the state are ramping up their political rhetoric ahead of the 2024...
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
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North Texas pastor tells his congregation how Christians should vote
"We're not voting for a pastor in this next election. We're voting for a president."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
Given the recent news on the IRS saying churches can endorse political candidates, here's some of @chron.com's articles from 2024 detailing how Texas pastors criticized and ignored the Johnson Amendment.

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Should Texas pastors be able to support candidates from the pulpit?
"I don't think the government ought to have any say about anything said from the pulpit."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 6
icymi in @chron.com

A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
This Catholic-turned-Episcopalian priest just made East Texas history
Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, Texas is celebrating an especially historic hire.
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Aug 1
In @chron.com

Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes

"The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico
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Texas evangelicals react to James Talarico, Joe Rogan podcast episode
"Is that what you're saying Jesus would stand for ... really?"
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Jul 31
NEW in @chron.com

Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91

"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen
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'Beloved matriarch': Houston's Lakewood Church mourns co-founder Dodie Osteen
"An inspiration to millions of people around the world and a faithful servant of God."
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Jul 30
NEW in @chron.com

The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston Muslims weigh in on Johnson Amendment debates
Is there a place for politics inside the prayer hall?
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Eric Killelea @erickillelea.bsky.social · Jul 22
On the podcast, @jamestalarico.bsky.social suggested Texas lawmakers should unite against "Christian nationalist" billionaires Tim Dunn & Farris Wilks.

"We are fighting each other instead of asking hard questions about the wealthy special interests and what their agenda is...We're getting played."