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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…
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October 29, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Attorney General Paxton Calls for Jeff Leach’s Resignation; Announces Criminal Referral After Leach Confessed to Unlawful Attempt to Influence Judge in Capital Punishment Proceedings On Behalf Of Man Sentenced to Death In Murder of 2-Year-Old Daughter

Attorney General Paxton Calls for Jeff Leach’s Resignation; Announces Criminal Referral After Leach Confessed to Unlawful Attempt to Influence Judge in Capital Punishment Proceedings On Behalf Of Man Sentenced to Death In Murder of 2-Year-Old Daughter …
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October 29, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Unlawful Weaponization of Environmental Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Unlawful Weaponization of Environmental Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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October 28, 2024 at 9:48 PM

OAG Notifies Texas Supreme Court of Unethical Attempt By State Representative Jeff Leach To Improperly Influence a Judge in Roberson Capital Punishment Proceedings

OAG Notifies Texas Supreme Court of Unethical Attempt By State Representative Jeff Leach To Improperly Influence a Judge in Roberson Capital Punishment Proceedings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFI…
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October 25, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action After Biden-Harris Administration Selectively Targets Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Drives While Enabling Noncitizens to Illegally Vote

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action After Biden-Harris Administration Selectively Targets Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Drives While Enabling Noncitizens to Illegally Vote FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …
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October 24, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform

Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…
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October 23, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Office of the Attorney General Sets the Record Straight About Nikki Curtis’s Death, Rebutting Jeff Leach’s and Joe Moody’s Lies About Convicted Child Murderer

Office of the Attorney General Sets the Record Straight About Nikki Curtis’s Death, Rebutting Jeff Leach’s and Joe Moody’s Lies About Convicted Child Murderer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (…
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October 22, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Refusing to Verify the Citizenship Status of Potentially Ineligible Voters on Texas Voter Rolls

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Refusing to Verify the Citizenship Status of Potentially Ineligible Voters on Texas Voter Rolls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE:…
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October 21, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Investigation Into ActBlue By Attorney General Ken Paxton Uncovers Large Number of Suspicious Donations Made Through Obscured Identities and Untraceable Means; OAG Demands FEC Action

Investigation Into ActBlue By Attorney General Ken Paxton Uncovers Large Number of Suspicious Donations Made Through Obscured Identities and Untraceable Means; OAG Demands FEC Action FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov…
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October 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0567-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0567-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0567-KP  Received: October 17, 2024 RE: Scope of third-party obligations resulting from child support liens under Family Code chapter 157 Requested by: House Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Servi…
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October 18, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorney …
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October 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Attorn…
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October 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Doctor for Illegally Providing Harmful “Gender Transition” Treatments to Nearly Two Dozen Texas Children

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Doctor for Illegally Providing Harmful “Gender Transition” Treatments to Nearly Two Dozen Texas Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communi…
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October 16, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action To Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Unlawful Rule Targeting Gas Stoves and Ovens

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action To Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Unlawful Rule Targeting Gas Stoves and Ovens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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October 16, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Multistate Letter to Biden-Harris Administration Demanding Compliance with Federal Law to Stop Noncitizens from Voting

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Multistate Letter to Biden-Harris Administration Demanding Compliance with Federal Law to Stop Noncitizens from Voting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…
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October 16, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win; Texas Election Integrity Law Banning Vote Harvesting Schemes Will Remain in Effect for November Elections

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win; Texas Election Integrity Law Banning Vote Harvesting Schemes Will Remain in Effect for November Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…
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October 15, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0566-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0566-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0566-KP  Received: October 2, 2024 RE: Interpretation of Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 394, as applied to a housing finance corporation’s residential development outside local government boundaries Requeste…
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October 15, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0565-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0565-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0565-KP  Received: October 9, 2024 RE: Interpretation of “developer” under Texas Water Code section 49.052(a)(3) Requested by: House Committee on Higher Education You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney …
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October 11, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0564-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0564-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0564-KP  Received: October 4, 2024 RE: Whether commissary funds under Local Government Code § 351.0415 can be used to hire a full-time employee at a privately operated jail Requested by: Fannin County Auditor Y…
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October 11, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement on Amended Election Advisory from Texas Secretary of State

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement on Amended Election Advisory from Texas Secretary of State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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October 10, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On Texas DACA Challenge Argued Today In Fifth Circuit

Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On Texas DACA Challenge Argued Today In Fifth Circuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]   …
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October 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement Following Investigation into Marriott’s Breach of Customers’ Data

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement Following Investigation into Marriott’s Breach of Customers’ Data FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]