AG Paxton Issues Opinion on Guns and Security Teams in Texas Churches
“If a church decides to exclude the concealed or open carrying of handguns on the premises of church property, it may provide the requisite notice, thereby making it an offense for a license holder to carry a handgun on those premises,” Attorney General Paxton wrote in his opinion. “However, churches may instead decide not to provide notice and to allow the carrying of handguns on their premises. Unless a church provides effective oral or written notice prohibiting the carrying of handguns on its property, a license holder may carry a handgun onto the premises of church property as the law allows.”
AG Paxton Announces $13.5 Million Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company in Deceptive Marketing Case
“It is alarming that a pharmaceutical company deceived Texans into potentially taking dangerous doses of medications that may not treat their underlying health conditions,” Attorney General Paxton said. “This settlement makes clear that we will hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for misleading claims made in advertising. Texans should be able to trust that ads for prescription medications are medically accurate.”
AG Paxton Leads 16-State Coalition Urging President Trump to Include Independent Agencies in Regulatory Reform Efforts
“We're suggesting President Trump sign an executive order requiring independent agencies to submit their rules for White House review, just as other federal agencies must do,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The existing framework leaves American workplaces at the risk of rules that may rely on incorrect data and assumptions, that are based on politics, not expertise, or that are inconsistent with other rules. Accountable government requires some oversight over our independent regulators.”
AG Paxton Leads 11-State Coalition in Brief to Prevent ACLU From Transforming Texas into a Sanctuary State for Abortions
“The ruling contradicts U.S. Supreme Court precedent and harms the public interest because it effectively creates a right to abortion for anyone who enters the U.S. illegally, no matter how briefly,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Unlawfully-present aliens with no substantial ties to this country do not have a constitutional right to abortion on demand. Texas must not become a sanctuary state for abortions.”
AG Paxton, West Virginia AG File 13-State Brief to Support President Trump’s Action on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
“Longstanding legal precedent supports the president's designation of Mick Mulvaney as acting director of the CFPB and ensures a smooth transition of leadership at a rogue agency that has been operating all along as an unaccountable, unauthorized separate branch of government,” Attorney General Paxton said.
AG Paxton Leads 11-State Coalition in Brief to Defend Federal Immigration Laws and Protect Unborn Children
“Unlawfully-present aliens with no substantial ties to this country do not have a constitutional right to abortion on demand,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Texas must not become a sanctuary state for abortions. If the plaintiffs in this case prevail, there will be no meaningful limit on the constitutional rights an unlawfully present alien can invoke simply by attempting to enter the U.S. illegally.”
AG Paxton Leads 11-State Coalition in Brief to Defend Life and Federal Immigration Laws
“An unlawfully-present alien with no substantial ties to this country has no constitutional right to abortion on demand,” Attorney General Paxton said. “If ‘Moe' prevails in this case, it will contradict U.S. Supreme Court precedent and create a right to abortion for anyone who enters the U.S. illegally, no matter how briefly. Texas has a legitimate and substantial interest in preserving and promoting fetal life. Texas must not become a sanctuary state for abortions.”
Statement on OAG Staffer’s Resignation
“This afternoon, Andrew Leonie resigned his position with the Office of the Attorney General effective immediately. The views he expressed on social media do not reflect our values. The OAG is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.”
AG Paxton Applauds Former OAG Staffer James C. Ho’s 5th Circuit Confirmation
“As his previous work and testimony showed, Jim Ho is a brilliant legal mind,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I was proud to recommend him to President Trump and I am confident that he will faithfully adhere to our country’s founding principles.”
AG Paxton Applauds Former OAG Staffer Don Willett’s 5th Circuit Confirmation
“Justice Willett has a deep respect for the Constitution and love for this country,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I am confident that he will follow the rule of law, honor the Constitution and refrain from legislating from the bench (though hopefully not from Twitter).”