The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reversed its decision to protect an endangered Texas lizard species following legal action by state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The endangered species designation, which took effect in 2024, has been withdrawn after the federal government faced a lawsuit from Texas authorities. This reversal highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal environmental regulatory bodies regarding wildlife protection policies and jurisdiction over species conservation measures in Texas.

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