AG Paxton: Open Records Division Experiences Record-Setting Year for Public Information Requests and Opinions
“I applaud the outstanding work of the employees in our Open Records Division and their dedication to transparency and open decision-making, both fundamental principles of the Texas Public Information Act,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Open government elevates Texans to their proper role as partners in leadership. My office is here to protect that role.”
AG Paxton Announces Final Victory for Texas in Voter ID Case
“I’m proud of the successful fight my office waged to defend Texas’ voter ID law,” Attorney General Paxton said. “With this major legal victory, voter ID requirements remain in place going forward to prevent fraud and ensure that election results accurately reflect the will of Texas voters. Safeguarding the integrity of our elections is a primary function of state government and is essential to preserving our democratic process.”
AG Paxton’s Office, Jefferson County DA Bob Wortham Obtain Conviction, 60-Year Prison Sentence in Sex Trafficking Case Involving Women and Underage Victims
“This collaboration between my office and the district attorney’s office in Jefferson County is an outstanding example of how we’re fighting to ensure that justice is served upon those who commit the despicable crime of sex trafficking,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I want to thank the prosecutors and law enforcement agents for their efforts on this investigation to put away a despicable human trafficker.”
AG Paxton’s Election Fraud Unit Obtains Jail Sentence, Deportation for Non-Citizen Charged with Voter Impersonation and Voter Fraud
“Election integrity is a top priority for my office, and arrests and convictions like this clearly demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that Texas elections remain free and fair,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Anyone attempting to deprive the people of Texas of their voice in either state or federal elections will be brought to justice and penalized by the full extent of the law.”
AG Paxton’s Child Support Division Sets New Nationwide Record by Collecting $4.378 Billion in Child Support
“I’m immensely proud of the hard work and dedication of our Child Support Division to improve the lives of Texas children and ensure that children receive the support they need and deserve,” Attorney General Paxton said. “This success is particularly remarkable in light of the challenges the division faced as a result of Hurricane Harvey. Courts in affected areas were shut down completely for prolonged amounts of time, but that didn’t stop the hard-working men and women of the Child Support Division from achieving another record-setting year in collections.”