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July 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Harris County’s Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Program, Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Redistribution Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Harris County’s Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Program, Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Redistribution Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commu…
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July 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Nation in Protecting Americans' Data Privacy and Security from Big Tech, Foreign Threats, and Bad Actors

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Nation in Protecting Americans' Data Privacy and Security from Big Tech, Foreign Threats, and Bad Actors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communica…
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July 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in U.S. History

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in U.S. History FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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July 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0608-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0608-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0608-KP  Received: July 16, 2025 RE: Scope of municipalities’ authority to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with U.S. military installations Requested by: House Committee on Intergovernmental Affair…
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July 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues U.S. Masters Swimming for Engaging in Illegal Practices by Allowing Men to Compete in Women’s Competitions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues U.S. Masters Swimming for Engaging in Illegal Practices by Allowing Men to Compete in Women’s Competitions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communic…
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July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Fraudulent Charity Impersonation Scams After Tragic Flooding

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Fraudulent Charity Impersonation Scams After Tragic Flooding FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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July 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Food Company Mars for Deceptive and Illegal Practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Food Company Mars for Deceptive and Illegal Practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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July 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Sweeping Investigation into More than 100 Potential Noncitizens Who Voted in the 2020 and 2022 Elections

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Sweeping Investigation into More than 100 Potential Noncitizens Who Voted in the 2020 and 2022 Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commun…
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July 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Information on the Indictments and Arrests of Nine Individuals, Including Public Officials, for an Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Information on the Indictments and Arrests of Nine Individuals, Including Public Officials, for an Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFI…
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July 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action Against Unverified Flood-Related Fundraiser Potentially Scamming Texans

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action Against Unverified Flood-Related Fundraiser Potentially Scamming Texans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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July 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0607-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0607-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0607-KP  Received: July 8, 2025 RE: Regarding a county’s rights, duties, and responsibilities concerning the purchase of property restricted by a conservation easement and funded by a state agency grant Requested …
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July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0606-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0606-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0606-KP  Received: July 8, 2025 RE: Scope of Tex. Educ. Code § 11.067 Requested by: Jim Hogg County Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney General. This information has recently been updated, a…
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July 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0605-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0605-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0605-KP  Received: July 2, 2025 RE: Interpretation of “health care provider” under Tex. Health & Safety Code § 161.701(2) and associated issues Requested by: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council You ar…
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July 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton Provides Guidance to Prevent Fraud and Support Charitable Giving Following Tragic Flooding in Texas

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton Provides Guidance to Prevent Fraud and Support Charitable Giving Following Tragic Flooding in Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commu…
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July 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton is Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid the Catastrophic Flooding in Texas

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton is Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid the Catastrophic Flooding in Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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July 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0604-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0604-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0604-KP  Received: June 30, 2025 RE: Interpretation and application of certain immunization exclusions and exceptions under Education Code sections 38.001 and 51.933 Requested by: House Committee on Land and Resou…
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June 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints William Peterson as Solicitor General and Congratulates Aaron Nielson on His New Position

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints William Peterson as Solicitor General and Congratulates Aaron Nielson on His New Position FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Pornography Sites at SCOTUS

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Pornography Sites at SCOTUS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Commemorates the End of Roe v. Wade on Sanctity of Life Day

Attorney General Ken Paxton Commemorates the End of Roe v. Wade on Sanctity of Life Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney Gener…
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June 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0603-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0603-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0603-KP  Received: June 18, 2025 RE: Transportation Code requirements for a “junked vehicle” to constitute a public nuisance Requested by: Washington County Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorn…
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June 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Stops San Antonio from Illegally Using Taxpayer Funds to Pay for Out-of-State Abortion Travel

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Stops San Antonio from Illegally Using Taxpayer Funds to Pay for Out-of-State Abortion Travel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communication…
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June 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands the City of Austin Stop Contracting with Anti-Gun Companies in Violation of Texas Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands the City of Austin Stop Contracting with Anti-Gun Companies in Violation of Texas Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM

General Mills Agrees to Remove Toxic Artificial Dyes from its Products Following an Investigation and Legal Action by Attorney General Paxton

General Mills Agrees to Remove Toxic Artificial Dyes from its Products Following an Investigation and Legal Action by Attorney General Paxton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commun…
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June 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Final Victory Over Biden-Era Rule Forcing Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Foster Care

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Final Victory Over Biden-Era Rule Forcing Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Foster Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigations into 33 Noncitizens for Illegally Voting in the 2024 Election

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigations into 33 Noncitizens for Illegally Voting in the 2024 Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Scores Unanimous Win at Supreme Court, Keeping Convicted Child Sexual Abuser Behind Bars

Attorney General Ken Paxton Scores Unanimous Win at Supreme Court, Keeping Convicted Child Sexual Abuser Behind Bars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0602-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0602-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0602-KP  Received: June 11, 2025 RE: Whether “advanced recycling facilities” engage in “recycling” under Texas law Requested by: Chambers County Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney General. …
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June 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against 23andMe to Protect Texans’ Rights to Their Genetic Information

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against 23andMe to Protect Texans’ Rights to Their Genetic Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to the Department of Justice and FBI to Continue Working Together to Fight Antisemitic Terrorism

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to the Department of Justice and FBI to Continue Working Together to Fight Antisemitic Terrorism FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicat…
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June 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0601-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0601-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0601-KP  Received: June 2, 2025 RE: Whether the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has enforcement authority over waterway discharge by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requested by: Delta County Attorney …
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June 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Radical Left-Wing Activists for Baseless, Politically Motivated Bar Complaint Against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi

Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Radical Left-Wing Activists for Baseless, Politically Motivated Bar Complaint Against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-20…
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June 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Supreme Court Tosses Suit by Mexico Targeting American Firearms Companies, Siding with Amicus Brief Joined by Attorney General Ken Paxton

Supreme Court Tosses Suit by Mexico Targeting American Firearms Companies, Siding with Amicus Brief Joined by Attorney General Ken Paxton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicati…
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June 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Fugitive Unit Rounds Up More than Forty Criminals in West Texas Operation

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Fugitive Unit Rounds Up More than Forty Criminals in West Texas Operation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]    …
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June 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Strikes Down Unconstitutional Law that Gave In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Strikes Down Unconstitutional Law that Gave In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Prison Sentence for Former Texas State Trooper Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Prison Sentence for Former Texas State Trooper Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Against Border NGO Allegedly Harboring Illegal Aliens

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Against Border NGO Allegedly Harboring Illegal Aliens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]    …
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May 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicatio…
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May 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection to the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection to the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets

Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 46…
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May 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Congress to Pass National Constitutional Concealed Carry Legislation

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Congress to Pass National Constitutional Concealed Carry Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     …
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May 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Execution of Man Who Burned 76-Year-Old Grandmother to Death in Gas Station Robbery

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Execution of Man Who Burned 76-Year-Old Grandmother to Death in Gas Station Robbery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the Arrest of Houston Child Sex Trafficker and Recovers Underage Victim

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the Arrest of Houston Child Sex Trafficker and Recovers Underage Victim FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into US Masters Swimming for Potential Violations of State Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into US Masters Swimming for Potential Violations of State Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden’s “Pronoun Police” Rule Attempting to Force Businesses to Adopt Toxic “Transgender” Workplace Policies

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden’s “Pronoun Police” Rule Attempting to Force Businesses to Adopt Toxic “Transgender” Workplace Policies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commun…
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May 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other Government Transparency Laws

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other Government Transparency Laws FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 …
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May 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action Against General Mills as Part of Investigation into the Company for Violations of Texas Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action Against General Mills as Part of Investigation into the Company for Violations of Texas Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@o…
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May 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google Related to Texans’ Data Privacy Rights

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google Related to Texans’ Data Privacy Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Protects Texas Environment and Secures $60 Million Judgment Against Recycling Company Dumping Chemicals into River

Attorney General Ken Paxton Protects Texas Environment and Secures $60 Million Judgment Against Recycling Company Dumping Chemicals into River FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communi…
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May 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0600-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0600-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0600-KP  Received: May 9, 2025 RE: Whether the City of Austin’s proposed energy code conflicts with Texas Utilities Code § 181.903 Requested by: Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development …
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May 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0599-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0599-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0599-KP  Received: May 7, 2025 RE: Applicability of Local Government Code § 120.002 to deputy constables subsequently assigned under an interlocal agreement Requested by: Bexar County Criminal District Attorney …