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June 4, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Stops Unlawful Attempt By The Biden IRS To Impair Texas Child Support Programs

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Stops Unlawful Attempt By The Biden IRS To Impair Texas Child Support Programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Department of Labor for Attempting to Revive Illegal Obama-Era Mandate

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Department of Labor for Attempting to Revive Illegal Obama-Era Mandate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 4, 2024 at 2:32 PM

OAG Asks Texas Supreme Court to Review Politically Motivated Lawfare Against Attorney General Paxton and OAG Leadership

OAG Asks Texas Supreme Court to Review Politically Motivated Lawfare Against Attorney General Paxton and OAG Leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 4, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Data Privacy and Security Initiative to Protect Texans’ Sensitive Data from Illegal Exploitation by Tech, AI, and Other Companies

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Data Privacy and Security Initiative to Protect Texans? Sensitive Data from Illegal Exploitation by Tech, AI, and Other Companies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFIC…
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May 31, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Pro-Life Law

Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Pro-Life Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Pro-Life L…
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May 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM

OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage Business in Austin Area

OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage Business in Austin Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage B…
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May 30, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures 84-Month Prison Sentence for Clinic Owner in $15 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures 84-Month Prison Sentence for Clinic Owner in $15 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0541-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0541-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0541-KP  Received: May 20, 2024 RE: Authority of a county commissioners court to use county labor and equipment to open and close graves in private cemeteries Requested by: Dimmit County Attorney You are subscr…
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May 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM

In 75th Legal Action Against the Biden Administration, Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Over Illegal EEOC Regulatory Guidance Mandating “Gender Identity” Accommodations in the Workplace

In 75th Legal Action Against the Biden Administration, Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Over Illegal EEOC Regulatory Guidance Mandating ?Gender Identity? Accommodations in the Workplace FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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May 21, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0540-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0540-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0540-KP  Received: May 16, 2024 RE: Questions relating to potential conflicts of interest involving attorney-spouses under Rule 1.06 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in specific circumstance…
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May 20, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Biden Administration, Stopping Unlawful ATF Rule from Taking Effect

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Biden Administration, Stopping Unlawful ATF Rule from Taking Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communica…
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May 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0539-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0539-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0539-KP  Received: May 13, 2024 RE: Whether HB 1763 and HB 1919, enacted by the 87th Legislature and codified in chapter 1369 of the Insurance Code, are enforceable against a health benefit plan issuer and a pharm…
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May 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files for Stay and Injunction to Stop Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Rights and Title IX

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files for Stay and Injunction to Stop Biden Administration?s Assault on Women?s Rights and Title IX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 10, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Notification of Request: RQ-0538-KP

Notification of Request: RQ-0538-KP Request for Opinion RQ-0538-KP  Received: May 6, 2024 RE: Authority of a sheriff to contract with other local governments and private entities for the off-duty work of sheriff deputies in certain circumstances  Requested by: Fayette County Auditor …
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May 9, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Takedown of Illegal Alien Smuggling Operation Posing as a Health Care Provider

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Takedown of Illegal Alien Smuggling Operation Posing as a Health Care Provider FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 9, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Landowner Compensation Program for Those Affected by Border Crime

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Landowner Compensation Program for Those Affected by Border Crime FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? A…
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May 8, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Important Win in Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Important Win in Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Att…
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May 8, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Announcement Raising Awareness of Fentanyl Epidemic Harming Texas Communities

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Announcement Raising Awareness of Fentanyl Epidemic Harming Texas Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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May 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Seeks Injunction Halting Border NGO’s Systemic Criminal Conduct in Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Seeks Injunction Halting Border NGO?s Systemic Criminal Conduct in Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Att…
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May 7, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Murder Conviction in Fayette County

Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Murder Conviction in Fayette County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Office of Texas …
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May 2, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Statement From Attorney General Ken Paxton After Austin City Council Threatens Noncompliance with Texas Law Prohibiting “Gender Transition” Treatments For Children

Statement From Attorney General Ken Paxton After Austin City Council Threatens Noncompliance with Texas Law Prohibiting ?Gender Transition? Treatments For Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (…
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May 1, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Suing Biden Administration Over Unlawful Ban On Private Firearms Sales

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Suing Biden Administration Over Unlawful Ban On Private Firearms Sales FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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April 30, 2024 at 3:20 PM

MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach To Hold Press Conference Announcing New Litigation Against Biden Administration

MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach To Hold Press Conference Announcing New Litigation Against Biden Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS …
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April 29, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0537-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0537-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0537-KP  Received: April 25, 2024 RE: Whether the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code section 551.071, authorizes discussion about hiring a law firm, and whether boilerplate language contained on a meeting no…
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April 29, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Unlawfully Using Title IX to Mandate Radical Gender Ideology, Violating Constitution and Putting Women At Risk

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Unlawfully Using Title IX to Mandate Radical Gender Ideology, Violating Constitution and Putting Women At Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS O…
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April 26, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Texas Secures Settlement with Operator of Major Pornography Website, Ensuring Compliance with Texas Law

Texas Secures Settlement with Operator of Major Pornography Website, Ensuring Compliance with Texas Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ?…
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April 26, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0536-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0536-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0536-KP  Received: April 25, 2024 RE: Whether the mayor of a Type C municipality who resigns holds over in office under article XVI, section 17 of the Texas Constitution Requested by: Starr County Attorney You …
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April 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Assist Harris County District Attorney In Criminal Bid-Rigging Investigations

Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Assist Harris County District Attorney In Criminal Bid-Rigging Investigations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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April 24, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas Election Integrity Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas Election Integrity Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken Pa…
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April 23, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Stay From Texas Supreme Court Pausing Harris County’s Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Program

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Stay From Texas Supreme Court Pausing Harris County?s Unlawful ?Guaranteed Income? Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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April 23, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Asks Texas Supreme Court to Block Unlawful Harris County “Guaranteed Income” Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Asks Texas Supreme Court to Block Unlawful Harris County ?Guaranteed Income? Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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April 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Medical Provider Agrees to Withdraw from Texas Instead of Complying with Investigation into “Gender Transition” Treatments for Minors

Medical Provider Agrees to Withdraw from Texas Instead of Complying with Investigation into ?Gender Transition? Treatments for Minors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communication…
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April 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Submits Notice to Fifth Circuit Highlighting Impact of Recent SCOTUS Victory on SB 4 Litigation

Attorney General Ken Paxton Submits Notice to Fifth Circuit Highlighting Impact of Recent SCOTUS Victory on SB 4 Litigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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April 16, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Unanimous SCOTUS Win on Texas Property Rights Case

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Unanimous SCOTUS Win on Texas Property Rights Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney Gener…
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April 15, 2024 at 3:04 PM

National Coalition of Attorneys General Files Amicus Brief Condemning Texas State Bar for Baseless Lawfare Weaponized Against Texas OAG Leadership

National Coalition of Attorneys General Files Amicus Brief Condemning Texas State Bar for Baseless Lawfare Weaponized Against Texas OAG Leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 …
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April 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Expedited Process In Concertina Wire Lawsuit, Pointing to Major Problems With Federal Government’s Claims

Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Expedited Process In Concertina Wire Lawsuit, Pointing to Major Problems With Federal Government?s Claims FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communi…
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April 9, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County Over Illegal “Guaranteed Income” Welfare Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County Over Illegal ?Guaranteed Income? Welfare Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorne…
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April 4, 2024 at 3:04 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On SB 4 Oral Argument

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On SB 4 Oral Argument FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken Paxton Relea…
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April 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $6.6 Million Settlement With Intercontinental Terminals Company For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $6.6 Million Settlement With Intercontinental Terminals Company For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS …
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April 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Educational Partnership Between OAG Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and Texas State University School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Educational Partnership Between OAG Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and Texas State University School of Criminal Justice and Criminology FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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March 29, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken P…
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March 21, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden to Stop Unlawful Ban on LNG Exports

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden to Stop Unlawful Ban on LNG Exports FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken Paxto…
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March 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Two More Pornography Companies for Violating Texas Age Verification Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Two More Pornography Companies for Violating Texas Age Verification Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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March 19, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Prevails at SCOTUS Allowing Texas Immigration Law to Take Effect

Attorney General Ken Paxton Prevails at SCOTUS Allowing Texas Immigration Law to Take Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney…
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March 15, 2024 at 8:36 PM

SCOTUS Leaves West Texas A&M University’s “Drag Show” Denial Intact

SCOTUS Leaves West Texas A&M University?s ?Drag Show? Denial Intact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March, 15, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? [TITLE HERE] ? AUSTIN ? In a…
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March 14, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Contempt Motion Against Frisco ISD for Violating Restraining Order Against Illegal Electioneering

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Contempt Motion Against Frisco ISD for Violating Restraining Order Against Illegal Electioneering FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@…
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March 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Colony Ridge for Fraudulent Practices That Enabled Major Problematic Real Estate Development to Flourish

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Colony Ridge for Fraudulent Practices That Enabled Major Problematic Real Estate Development to Flourish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communica…
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March 13, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Murder Conviction in Retaliatory Shooting Death

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Murder Conviction in Retaliatory Shooting Death FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General …
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March 13, 2024 at 2:28 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes New Rule Enhancing District Attorney Reporting Requirements To Promote Accountability and Rule of Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes New Rule Enhancing District Attorney Reporting Requirements To Promote Accountability and Rule of Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communic…