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March 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Foreign Terrorists Under Alien Enemies Act

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Foreign Terrorists Under Alien Enemies Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communication…
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March 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Coppell ISD for Illegally Teaching Woke and Hateful Critical Race Theory Curriculum

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Coppell ISD for Illegally Teaching Woke and Hateful Critical Race Theory Curriculum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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March 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Additional Arrests in Illegal Abortion and Unlicensed Medical Practice Investigation

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Additional Arrests in Illegal Abortion and Unlicensed Medical Practice Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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March 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0587-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0587-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0587-KP  Received: March 13, 2025 RE: Interpretation of Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 394, as applied to a housing finance corporation’s residential development outside local government boundary Requested b…
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March 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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March 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents

Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (…
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March 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0586-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0586-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0586-KP  Received: March 11, 2025 RE: Whether a commissioners court can rescind and readopt a different county budget after the annual budget was approved Requested by: Zavala County Attorney You are subscribed…
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March 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Dallas for Open Borders Sanctuary City Policies that Violate State Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Dallas for Open Borders Sanctuary City Policies that Violate State Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.…
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March 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Medicaid Fraud Investigation of Molina Healthcare

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Medicaid Fraud Investigation of Molina Healthcare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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March 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0585-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0585-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0585-KP  Received: March 3, 2025 RE: Interpretation and application of the Open Meetings Act to members of a home-rule city council Requested by: Montgomery County Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas…
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March 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field

Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…
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March 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Meets with Vice President Vance, DOD Secretary Hegseth, DNI Gabbard, and Governor Abbott to Discuss Border Security

Attorney General Ken Paxton Meets with Vice President Vance, DOD Secretary Hegseth, DNI Gabbard, and Governor Abbott to Discuss Border Security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…
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March 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Investigation Leads to 10-Year Prison Sentence and Over $26 Million in Restitution for Texas Doctor

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Investigation Leads to 10-Year Prison Sentence and Over $26 Million in Restitution for Texas Doctor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag…
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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 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands NCAA Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports After Intentionally Deceptive Policy Change

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands NCAA Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports After Intentionally Deceptive Policy Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050…
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February 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Era Emission Rule that Unlawfully Sought to Force Radical Climate Agenda on States

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Era Emission Rule that Unlawfully Sought to Force Radical Climate Agenda on States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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February 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Provides Update on Lawsuit Against Biden-era Rule That Would Require Texas to Treat “Transgenderism” as a Disability and Threatens Loss of Federal Funding

Attorney General Ken Paxton Provides Update on Lawsuit Against Biden-era Rule That Would Require Texas to Treat “Transgenderism” as a Disability and Threatens Loss of Federal Funding FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.go…
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February 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0582-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0582-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0582-KP  Received: February 14, 2025 RE: Texas Lottery Commission authority over lottery ticket courier companies Requested by: Texas Lottery Commission You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney General. T…
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February 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0581-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0581-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0581-KP  Received: February 14, 2025 RE: Whether the Veterinary Board possesses discretion over the publication of disciplinary orders that include informal reprimands Requested by: Texas Board of Veterinary Medic…
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February 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0580-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0580-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0580-KP  Received: February 13, 2025 RE: School district detachment process under the Education Code Requested by: Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney Genera…
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February 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton and National Coalition Sue New York to Stop Unconstitutional Attempt to Destroy American Energy Industry

Attorney General Ken Paxton and National Coalition Sue New York to Stop Unconstitutional Attempt to Destroy American Energy Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicati…
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February 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into DeepSeek and Notifies the Chinese AI Company of its Violation of Texas State Law

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into DeepSeek and Notifies the Chinese AI Company of its Violation of Texas State Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commun…
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February 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0579-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0579-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0579-KP  Received: February 13, 2025 RE: Interpretation and application of Tax Code chapter 151 to out-of-state resellers Requested by: Senate Committee on Local Government You are subscribed to Office of Texas…
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February 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Radical Abortionist from Unlawfully Supplying Dangerous Drugs to Kill Unborn Babies

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Radical Abortionist from Unlawfully Supplying Dangerous Drugs to Kill Unborn Babies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]
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February 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM

Murderer Convicted of Thanksgiving Day Double Homicide Executed Following Attorney General Ken Paxton's Efforts to Secure Justice

Murderer Convicted of Thanksgiving Day Double Homicide Executed Following Attorney General Ken Paxton's Efforts to Secure Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications…
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February 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Fight to Protect Girls’ Sports in Texas and Announces Investigation into Hutto ISD and Richardson ISD

Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Fight to Protect Girls’ Sports in Texas and Announces Investigation into Hutto ISD and Richardson ISD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2025 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…
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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.…