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December 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Wells Fargo Withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance Following Attorney General Paxton’s Review of Financial Institutions Boycotting Energy Companies; Paxton Urges Other Major Institutions to Rescind Unlawful ESG Commitments

Wells Fargo Withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance Following Attorney General Paxton’s Review of Financial Institutions Boycotting Energy Companies; Paxton Urges Other Major Institutions to Rescind Unlawful ESG Commitments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec…
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December 20, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Office of the Attorney General Files Motion for a Protective Order Preventing Convicted Child Murderer from Testifying in Show Hearing at Texas Capitol

Office of the Attorney General Files Motion for a Protective Order Preventing Convicted Child Murderer from Testifying in Show Hearing at Texas Capitol FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…
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December 18, 2024 at 3:00 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Moves to Stop Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Sections for Pennies on the Dollar

Attorney General Ken Paxton Moves to Stop Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Sections for Pennies on the Dollar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications…
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December 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0574-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0574-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0574-KP  Received: December 10, 2024 RE: Whether a physician practice is required to register as a “Business Support Organization” under Chapter 74 of the Business and Commerce Code Requested by: House Committee o…
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December 13, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Activist New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Abortion Drugs Across State Lines

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Activist New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Abortion Drugs Across State Lines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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December 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Second Harris County “Guaranteed Income” Scheme, Preventing Public Money from Being Unlawfully Redistributed

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Second Harris County “Guaranteed Income” Scheme, Preventing Public Money from Being Unlawfully Redistributed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 C…
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December 12, 2024 at 8:41 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigations into Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and Other Companies over Children’s Privacy and Safety Practices as Texas Leads the Nation in Data Privacy Enforcement

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigations into Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and Other Companies over Children’s Privacy and Safety Practices as Texas Leads the Nation in Data Privacy Enforcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1…
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December 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Manufacturers of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” for Falsely Advertising Household Products as Safe for Families

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Manufacturers of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” for Falsely Advertising Household Products as Safe for Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050…
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December 6, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New Landowner Compensation Program

Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New Landowner Compensation Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Co…
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December 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Force Texas Health Entities to Illegally Provide Minors with Contraceptives Without Parental Consent

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Force Texas Health Entities to Illegally Provide Minors with Contraceptives Without Parental Consent FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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December 5, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses

Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Na…
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December 2, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communication…
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November 27, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (5…
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November 26, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Austin Taxpayer-Funded “Homeless Navigation Center” for Facilitating Public Drug Use and Violent Incidents Next to Elementary School

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Austin Taxpayer-Funded “Homeless Navigation Center” for Facilitating Public Drug Use and Violent Incidents Next to Elementary School FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS O…
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November 26, 2024 at 3:19 PM

At SCOTUS, Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification Measures for Pornography Sites; Dozens of States, Lawmakers, and Experts File Briefs In Support

At SCOTUS, Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification Measures for Pornography Sites; Dozens of States, Lawmakers, and Experts File Briefs In Support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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November 26, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Unlawful Regulations Against Cryptocurrency Markets

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Unlawful Regulations Against Cryptocurrency Markets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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November 25, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Investigation Results in 10-Year Prison Sentence and Over $34 Million Restitution for North Texas Doctor

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Investigation Results in 10-Year Prison Sentence and Over $34 Million Restitution for North Texas Doctor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communica…
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November 25, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Obtains 55-Year Sentence for Child Sex Offender in Nueces County

Attorney General Ken Paxton Obtains 55-Year Sentence for Child Sex Offender in Nueces County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attor…
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November 25, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Ever Criminal Enforcement Action Targeting Opioid Distributors

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Ever Criminal Enforcement Action Targeting Opioid Distributors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-20…
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November 22, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Justice Division Secures Life Sentence for Capital Murder in Midland

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Justice Division Secures Life Sentence for Capital Murder in Midland FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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November 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures 30-Year Sentence for Tyler County Man Convicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures 30-Year Sentence for Tyler County Man Convicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.…
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November 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure Conviction of Houston Pharmacy Owner in $160M Fraud Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure Conviction of Houston Pharmacy Owner in $160M Fraud Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications…
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November 22, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $100 Million in Environmental Penalties From Company Responsible for 2019 Chemical Manufacturing Plant Explosion

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $100 Million in Environmental Penalties From Company Responsible for 2019 Chemical Manufacturing Plant Explosion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512)…
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November 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Texas Supreme Court Sides With Attorney General Paxton, Enabling Wasteful, Politically-Motivated Litigation with Former Employees to End

Texas Supreme Court Sides With Attorney General Paxton, Enabling Wasteful, Politically-Motivated Litigation with Former Employees to End FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communi…
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November 21, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Court to Prevent Jack Smith from Destroying Records Detailing Baseless Prosecution of President Trump After Paper Shredding Truck Seen Outside DOJ

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Court to Prevent Jack Smith from Destroying Records Detailing Baseless Prosecution of President Trump After Paper Shredding Truck Seen Outside DOJ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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November 21, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Possible Conspiracy by Advertising Companies to Boycott Certain Social Media Platforms

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Possible Conspiracy by Advertising Companies to Boycott Certain Social Media Platforms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…
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November 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicatio…
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November 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes November as National Adoption Month; Highlights OAG “Support Adoption” Grant Program and License Plate

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes November as National Adoption Month; Highlights OAG “Support Adoption” Grant Program and License Plate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Co…
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November 18, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Revive Obama-Era Regulation That Illegally Sought to Rewrite Federal Overtime Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Revive Obama-Era Regulation That Illegally Sought to Rewrite Federal Overtime Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (5…
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November 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Win At Texas Supreme Court, Shutting Down Attempt to Derail Court-Ordered Execution of Convicted Child Murderer

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Win At Texas Supreme Court, Shutting Down Attempt to Derail Court-Ordered Execution of Convicted Child Murderer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2…
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November 15, 2024 at 10:52 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0573-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0573-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0573-KP  Received: November 14, 2024 RE: Scope of county authority and liability involving utility cables buried along rights-of-way Requested by: Caldwell County Criminal District Attorney You are subscribed t…
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November 14, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton and Other State AGs Demand Formal End To Baseless Prosecutions Targeting President Trump By New York AG Letitia James, Fulton County DA Fani Willis, and DOJ’s Jack Smith

Attorney General Ken Paxton and Other State AGs Demand Formal End To Baseless Prosecutions Targeting President Trump By New York AG Letitia James, Fulton County DA Fani Willis, and DOJ’s Jack Smith FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2024 www.texasatt…
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November 14, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $83 Million Settlement for Texas, Holding Kroger Accountable for Role in Opioid Epidemic

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $83 Million Settlement for Texas, Holding Kroger Accountable for Role in Opioid Epidemic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.…
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November 14, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0572-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0572-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0572-KP  Received: November 13, 2024 RE: Whether county officials other than the District Attorney can exercise control over asset-forfeiture funds Requested by: Cooke County Attorney You are subscribed to Offi…
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November 14, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0571-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0571-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0571-KP  Received: November 12, 2024 RE: Enforceability of bond conditions Requested by: Angelina County District Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney General. This information has recently b…
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November 11, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris DOJ to Prevent Destruction of Jack Smith’s Records Detailing Lawfare Against President Trump

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris DOJ to Prevent Destruction of Jack Smith’s Records Detailing Lawfare Against President Trump FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commu…
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November 11, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden-Harris Administration

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden-Harris Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney Gener…
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November 8, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Jack Smith’s Records After Illegal Weaponization of Justice System Against President Trump

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Jack Smith’s Records After Illegal Weaponization of Justice System Against President Trump FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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November 8, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Another Dallas Doctor for Prescribing Illegal “Gender Transition” Drugs to More than a Dozen Texas Minors

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Another Dallas Doctor for Prescribing Illegal “Gender Transition” Drugs to More than a Dozen Texas Minors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commun…
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November 8, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory, Blocking Biden-Harris Administration’s Unlawful “Parole in Place” Policy

Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory, Blocking Biden-Harris Administration’s Unlawful “Parole in Place” Policy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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November 7, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0570-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0570-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0570-KP  Received: November 5, 2024 RE: Authorities and obligations regarding phone-card sales at a county jail Requested by: Cherokee County Auditor You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney General. This…
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November 5, 2024 at 2:07 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Preventing Biden-Harris Administration From Unlawfully Sending DOJ Personnel Inside Texas Election Locations

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Preventing Biden-Harris Administration From Unlawfully Sending DOJ Personnel Inside Texas Election Locations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (…
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November 5, 2024 at 12:21 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Unlawfully Using DOJ Personnel to Target Texas Elections

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Unlawfully Using DOJ Personnel to Target Texas Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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November 4, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Amicus Brief Supporting President Trump, Arguing Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Was Illegally Appointed by Biden-Harris DOJ

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Amicus Brief Supporting President Trump, Arguing Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Was Illegally Appointed by Biden-Harris DOJ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (51…
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November 4, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Deploys Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team

Attorney General Ken Paxton Deploys Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney General Ken Pax…
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November 1, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0569-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0569-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0569-KP  Received: October 30, 2024 RE: Whether a county is obligated to provide emergency services to residents of unincorporated areas Requested by: Grayson County Criminal District Attorney You are subscribe…
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October 31, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0568-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0568-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0568-KP  Received: October 30, 2024 RE: Authority of the Texas Ethics Commission to toll its obligation under Government Code                 § 571.1242(g) in circumstances beyond litigation Requested by: Senate C…
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October 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM

SCOTUS Allows Virginia to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls Before Election; Attorney General Paxton and Multistate Coalition Filed Amicus Brief in Support

SCOTUS Allows Virginia to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls Before Election; Attorney General Paxton and Multistate Coalition Filed Amicus Brief in Support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (5…
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October 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor for Prescribing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs to Children in Violation of Texas Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor for Prescribing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs to Children in Violation of Texas Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communi…
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October 29, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Indictments Against Participants In “Pay-To-Pass” Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Texas Teacher Certifications

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Indictments Against Participants In “Pay-To-Pass” Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Texas Teacher Certifications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…