Paxton Investigates Shooting Death in Lubbock
The Attorney General of Texas has received repeated inquiries as to a criminal investigation of a shooting death referred from Lubbock County, Texas.
Paxton Declares Victory on Reinstatement of ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program
Attorney General Ken Paxton made the following statement after the Biden administration was compelled to reinstate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” program previously known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).
Paxton Announces $15.3 Million Settlement Reached in Texas City Y Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Case
The Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce a $15.3 million settlement of the Texas City Y Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage (NRDA) matter.
Paxton’s November Law Enforcement Round Up
Fugitive apprehension and Special Crimes Unit arrests and operations.
Paxton Joins Multistate Coalition to Stop Experimentation on Youth
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate coalition to defend against a challenge to Arkansas’ law that stops experimentation on children experiencing gender dysphoria.
Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate amicus brief in support of religious liberty, in a case that is pending in the Colorado Court of Appeals. Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop is the second case brought against Jack Phillips, a baker, under state public accommodation laws—this time because he refused on religious grounds to make a custom cake celebrating a customer’s gender transition.
Paxton Joins Nationwide Investigation Into Instagram’s Impact on Young People
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform – Instagram – to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms.
Paxton Responds to Goliad County’s Border Disaster Declaration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has provided a legal opinion in response to Goliad County Attorney Rob Baiamonte’s request for advice regarding a county judge’s authority to make and terminate a local disaster declaration.
Paxton Files Third Amendment in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amended complaint alleging Google’s abuse of its monopoly power in online advertising.
Paxton Joins Coalition to Stop Title X Funds from Being Used for Abortions
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate coalition filing an amicus brief in federal court, seeking to prevent Title X funds from being used to subsidize abortions under a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).