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February 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Wells Fargo Abandons Anti-Energy Political Goals Due to Attorney General Paxton’s Efforts

Wells Fargo Abandons Anti-Energy Political Goals Due to Attorney General Paxton’s Efforts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]   Wells Farg…
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February 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0584-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0584-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0584-KP  Received: February 27, 2025 RE: Legality of an automated traffic-enforcement system for speeding citations Requested by: Bexar County Criminal District Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas At…
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February 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team

Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney General Ken Paxt…
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February 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0583-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0583-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0583-KP  Received: February 24, 2025 RE: Office of Independent Ombudsman authority to interview youth and inspect facilities under Chapter 261 of the Human Resources Code Requested by: Texas Juvenile Justice Depar…
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February 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Suspicious and Potentially Illegal Lottery “Winnings”

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Suspicious and Potentially Illegal Lottery “Winnings” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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February 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Top Deputy on New Role as Advisor to Vice President JD Vance

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Top Deputy on New Role as Advisor to Vice President JD Vance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Absurd “Dietary Guidelines” Pushed by a Committee Appointed During the Biden Administration

Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Absurd “Dietary Guidelines” Pushed by a Committee Appointed During the Biden Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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February 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Opinion Protecting High School Sports from Competitors Abusing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs

Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Opinion Protecting High School Sports from Competitors Abusing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicati…
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February 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Dallas and Irving School Districts to Ensure That No Boys Are Competing in Girls’ Sports

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Dallas and Irving School Districts to Ensure That No Boys Are Competing in Girls’ Sports FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commu…
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February 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM

Violent Murderer Who Killed Arlington Pastor Executed After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Fought to Enforce Death Sentence

Violent Murderer Who Killed Arlington Pastor Executed After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Fought to Enforce Death Sentence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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February 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0578-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0578-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0578-KP  Received: February 4, 2025 RE: Interpretation of the University Interscholastic League’s legal rights and duties regarding illegal steroid use under the Education Code Requested by: Texas Education Agency…
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February 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Special Counsel on Role in President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Special Counsel on Role in President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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February 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Texas Doctors Who Illegally Gave Children “Gender Transition” Drugs from Practicing Medicine

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Texas Doctors Who Illegally Gave Children “Gender Transition” Drugs from Practicing Medicine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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February 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Becomes First Texas Law Enforcement Official to Sign Agreement to Help President Trump’s Deportation Efforts

Attorney General Ken Paxton Becomes First Texas Law Enforcement Official to Sign Agreement to Help President Trump’s Deportation Efforts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communic…
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January 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Fights to Stop Taxpayer Funded “Gender Transition” Operations for Incarcerated Criminals

Attorney General Ken Paxton Fights to Stop Taxpayer Funded “Gender Transition” Operations for Incarcerated Criminals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump’s Justice Department

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump’s Justice Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…
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January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Calls on Costco to End Woke DEI Practices and Unlawful Discrimination

Attorney General Ken Paxton Calls on Costco to End Woke DEI Practices and Unlawful Discrimination FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     A…
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January 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0577-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0577-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0577-KP  Received: January 30, 2025 RE: Zoning procedures, notification requirements, and eligibility for protests under Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code Requested by: Senate Committee on Nominations Yo…
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January 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement After President Trump Signs the Laken Riley Act

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement After President Trump Signs the Laken Riley Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Atto…
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January 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Austin Business from Operating International Human Trafficking Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Austin Business from Operating International Human Trafficking Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Legislature to Fully Fund OAG’s Law Enforcement Initiative to Keep Texas Safe

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Legislature to Fully Fund OAG’s Law Enforcement Initiative to Keep Texas Safe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation

Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…
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January 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463…
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January 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Major Financial Institutions that DEI and ESG Commitments Could Lead to Enforcement Actions if Found to Violate State or Federal Laws

Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Major Financial Institutions that DEI and ESG Commitments Could Lead to Enforcement Actions if Found to Violate State or Federal Laws FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS …
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January 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family for Role in Opioid Epidemic

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family for Role in Opioid Epidemic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.…
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January 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0576-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0576-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0576-KP  Received: January 17, 2025 RE: Whether juvenile criminal case records constitute permanent records under Chapter 58 of the Family Code Requested by: Texas State Library Archives Commission You are subs…
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January 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates the Inauguration of President Donald Trump

Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates the Inauguration of President Donald Trump FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney General …
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January 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden During the Administration’s Final Hours to Stop Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden During the Administration’s Final Hours to Stop Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration’s Unlawful DACA Policy at the Fifth Circuit, Securing a Major Win for Texas and Border Security

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration’s Unlawful DACA Policy at the Fifth Circuit, Securing a Major Win for Texas and Border Security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…
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January 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0575-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0575-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0575-KP  Received: January 17, 2025 RE: Interpretation of the recusal standard under Texas Government Code § 572.058(a) Requested by: Nueces River Authority You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney Genera…
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January 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Executive Team Members on Joining the Trump Administration

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Executive Team Members on Joining the Trump Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]   …
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January 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent the Creation of an Unlawful Methane Tax Which Would Harm America’s Energy Industry

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent the Creation of an Unlawful Methane Tax Which Would Harm America’s Energy Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-20…
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January 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Protecting Children from Harmful Online Pornography at U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Protecting Children from Harmful Online Pornography at U.S. Supreme Court FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected].…
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January 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Media Advisory: Attorney General Ken Paxton to Discuss Texas Law Protecting Children from Harmful Online Pornography Following Argument at U.S. Supreme Court on January 15

Media Advisory: Attorney General Ken Paxton to Discuss Texas Law Protecting Children from Harmful Online Pornography Following Argument at U.S. Supreme Court on January 15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PR…
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January 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Allstate and Arity for Unlawfully Collecting, Using, and Selling Over 45 Million Americans’ Driving Data to Insurance Companies

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Allstate and Arity for Unlawfully Collecting, Using, and Selling Over 45 Million Americans’ Driving Data to Insurance Companies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE:…
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January 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues TikTok For Deceptively Promoting its App as Safe for Children Despite Proliferation of Inappropriate and Explicit Content

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues TikTok For Deceptively Promoting its App as Safe for Children Despite Proliferation of Inappropriate and Explicit Content FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) …
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January 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Knowingly Misrepresenting the Efficacy of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Knowingly Misrepresenting the Efficacy of the COVID-19 Vaccine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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January 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Court Order Preventing Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Materials Prior to President Trump’s Inauguration

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Court Order Preventing Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Materials Prior to President Trump’s Inauguration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE:…
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January 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Urging, All U.S. Based Major Banks Withdraw from Anti-Oil and Gas Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Urging, All U.S. Based Major Banks Withdraw from Anti-Oil and Gas Net-Zero Banking Alliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications…
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January 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Applauds the Appointment of Former OAG Employees to Texas Supreme Court Positions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Applauds the Appointment of Former OAG Employees to Texas Supreme Court Positions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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January 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints New Government Relations Director

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints New Government Relations Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney General Ken Paxton A…
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December 31, 2024 at 5:43 PM

The Supreme Court of Texas Dismisses Baseless Attempt by the Texas State Bar to Discipline Leadership at the Office of the Attorney General

The Supreme Court of Texas Dismisses Baseless Attempt by the Texas State Bar to Discipline Leadership at the Office of the Attorney General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…
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December 28, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Blocks Biden Administration from Disposing of Wall Materials Before President Trump Takes Office

Attorney General Ken Paxton Blocks Biden Administration from Disposing of Wall Materials Before President Trump Takes Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.…
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December 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues NCAA To Protect Women’s Sports and Prevent Biological Men from Deceptively Competing in Sex-Specific Competitions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues NCAA To Protect Women’s Sports and Prevent Biological Men from Deceptively Competing in Sex-Specific Competitions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-20…
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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]