AG Paxton Joins Coalition Expanding Crack-Down on Robocallers
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that he joined a coalition of 52 attorneys general in a letter to USTelecom, urging them to continue developing robocall traceback and other ancillary capabilities suited to law enforcement needs.
AG Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Calling for Clarity in the Rules Governing Appellate Review of Remand Orders
Texas joined a friend-of-the-court brief led by Indiana, asking the United States Supreme Court to address the question of whether a court of appeals is permitted to review any issue encompassed in district court orders remanding a case to state court...
Guidance Letter About Reopening Non-Essential Businesses Regarding GA-18
This letter responds to whether local governments may allow businesses to reopen if they are not essential or reopened services defined under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-18.
Attorney General Paxton Joins 17-State Amicus Defending Federalism
This case challenges the City of Pittsburgh’s bubble zone ordinance around abortion facilities.
AG Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Defending Pro-Life Medicaid Program in South Carolina
This case presents an issue of national importance and federal circuit conflict: whether the provider-choice plan requirement of the Medicaid Act is privately enforceable.
AG Paxton Affirms Harris County Law Enforcement Officers Serving on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today affirms officers in the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight in Harris County.
Guidance Letter About Golf Courses Regarding GA-14
This letter responds to whether golf courses may remain open during the COVID-19 disaster if local authorities require social distancing protocols and compliance with public health instructions.
AG Paxton Gives Statement on TRO Blocking Enforcement of Governor Abbott’s Order to Postpone Unnecessary Medical Procedures
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a statement after the U.S. District Court in Austin granted a temporary restraining order blocking Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-09.
AG Paxton Leads Multistate Amicus Urging SCOTUS to Allow People to Sue Corporations in the State Where They Were Injured
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today led 40 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed with the United States Supreme Court in support of decisions by the Supreme Courts of Montana and Minnesota.
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Paxton Reminds Texans to Be Aware of Cyber Scams During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to caution Texans about scams emerging during the statewide Coronavirus disaster declaration announced by Governor Abbott last Friday.
AG Paxton’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit Reaches Milestone with 12,000 Total Arrests
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the Fugitive Apprehension Unit of his office for reaching a significant milestone since its inception in 2003.
AG Paxton Joins Letter to FDA Urging Stronger Protections Against Flavored E‑Cigarettes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen its enforcement guidance on e-cigarettes.
AG Paxton Joins 14-State Coalition in Defense of Religious Liberty
Attorney General Ken Paxton and 13 other states filed a friend-of-the-court brief today defense of religious liberty after a Colorado district court determined that privately owned businesses can be fined for declining to provide services that violate their religious beliefs.
AG Paxton Promotes Lawful Education on Elections and Civic Process in Letter to School Districts
Attorney General Ken Paxton today mailed educational materials to Texas school districts detailing the importance of educators’ role in the civic process and providing guidelines for legally and effectively leading both employees and students through the 2020 election.