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June 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0546-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0546-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0546-KP  Received: June 25, 2024 RE: County authority to adopt portions of a fire code under Local Government Code section 233.062(c) Requested by: Senate Committee on Nominations You are subscribed to Office o…
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June 24, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates Sanctity of Life Day on Second Anniversary of the End of Roe v. Wade

Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates Sanctity of Life Day on Second Anniversary of the End of Roe v. Wade FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to SCOTUS Decision Allowing the Biden Administration to Prevent Resolution of Water Dispute Between States

Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to SCOTUS Decision Allowing the Biden Administration to Prevent Resolution of Water Dispute Between States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…
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June 21, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0545-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0545-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0545-KP  Received: June 18, 2024 RE: Relating to the rights of a mentally incapacitated person who is a ward of a guardianship to represent themself in civil or criminal matters Requested by: Senate Committee on N…
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June 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $10.22 Million Settlement with Major Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $10.22 Million Settlement with Major Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Com…
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June 19, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $2 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Internet Company’s Deceptive Trade Practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $2 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Internet Company?s Deceptive Trade Practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Over 100 Companies of their Apparent Failure to Comply with the Texas Data Broker Law that Protects Consumer Privacy

Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Over 100 Companies of their Apparent Failure to Comply with the Texas Data Broker Law that Protects Consumer Privacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463…
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June 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Advises Texas Schools on the Application of Title IX After Recent Legal Victory

Attorney General Ken Paxton Advises Texas Schools on the Application of Title IX After Recent Legal Victory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 17, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Attorney General Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Takes Down $70 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Attorney General Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Takes Down $70 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? …
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June 14, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads 19-State Coalition Challenging the Federal Government for Overstepping Authority and Forcing Costly “Green Energy” Transition on States

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads 19-State Coalition Challenging the Federal Government for Overstepping Authority and Forcing Costly ?Green Energy? Transition on States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS O…
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June 14, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Stay from Texas Supreme Court Stopping Harris County’s Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Stay from Texas Supreme Court Stopping Harris County?s Unlawful ?Guaranteed Income? Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 14, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Texas Supreme Court Grants Review of Politically Motivated Lawfare Against OAG Leadership

Texas Supreme Court Grants Review of Politically Motivated Lawfare Against OAG Leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Texas Suprem…
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June 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Deputy First Assistant Attorney General Grant Dorfman Departs Texas Attorney General’s Office and Receives Judicial Appointment

Deputy First Assistant Attorney General Grant Dorfman Departs Texas Attorney General?s Office and Receives Judicial Appointment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Stopping the Biden Administration’s Unlawful Attempt to Ban Private Firearms Sales

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Stopping the Biden Administration?s Unlawful Attempt to Ban Private Firearms Sales FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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June 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0544-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0544-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0544-KP? Received: June 11, 2024 RE: Whether a taxing unit is entitled to recover attorney?s fees pursuant to Property Tax Code section 33.48 in certain circumstances Requested by: Webb County Attorney You are …
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June 11, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Department of Labor to Prevent Attempt to Grant Foreign Laborers More Rights than American Workers

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Department of Labor to Prevent Attempt to Grant Foreign Laborers More Rights than American Workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicat…
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June 11, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win Blocking Biden Administration’s Attempt to Force “Transgender” Policies Into Schools, Securing Nationwide Relief Against Unlawful Agency Actions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win Blocking Biden Administration?s Attempt to Force ?Transgender? Policies Into Schools, Securing Nationwide Relief Against Unlawful Agency Actions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygenera…
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June 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Reaching Landmark $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson Over Misleading Safety Claims Regarding Its Talc-Based Baby Powder

Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Reaching Landmark $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson Over Misleading Safety Claims Regarding Its Talc-Based Baby Powder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygen…
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June 11, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services to Stop Rule Forcing Healthcare Providers to Perform “Gender Transition” Procedures

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden?s Department of Health and Human Services to Stop Rule Forcing Healthcare Providers to Perform ?Gender Transition? Procedures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE…
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June 7, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton on Border Litigation Against Biden Administration

Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton on Border Litigation Against Biden Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Statement …
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June 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reminds Governmental Entities that Personally Identifiable Information on Ballots Must Be Redacted

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reminds Governmental Entities that Personally Identifiable Information on Ballots Must Be Redacted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Car Manufacturers’ Collection and Sale of Drivers’ Data

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Car Manufacturers? Collection and Sale of Drivers? Data FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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June 5, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0543-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0543-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0543-KP? Received: June 4, 2024 RE: Whether a district clerk may refuse to electronically file a document in a criminal case based on the district clerk?s opinion that the document fails to comply with the Judicia…
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June 5, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0542-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0542-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0542-KP  Received: May 31, 2024 RE: Whether the First Amendment allows Texas state agencies to restrict the political activities of the consultants, advisors, and representatives of its contractors Requested by: S…
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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…