AG Paxton Vows to Continue Defending Texas’ New Rule on the Humane Disposition of Fetal Remains
“Texas has chosen to dignify the life of the unborn by requiring the humane disposition of fetal remains,” Attorney General Paxton said. “These rules would simply prevent health care facilities from disposing of the remains of the unborn in sewers or landfills. Today’s ruling, however, reaffirms that the abortion lobby has grown so extreme that it will reject any and every regulation no matter how sensible. Indeed, no longer content with merely ending the life of the unborn, the radical left now objects to even the humane treatment of fetal remains. Texas stands committed to honoring the dignity of the unborn and my office is proud to continue fighting for these new rules.”
AG Paxton Files Amicus Brief to Fight for Religious Freedom
“Religious freedom for America’s military men and women, including many Texas citizens, is at stake in this case, making it vital for a review by the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Paxton said. “It is unacceptable for the government to flatly prohibit a common form of religious activity and face no scrutiny under the RFRA. The free exercise of religion is as significant and equal as other individual rights, and those imposing a burden on this right must be held accountable.”
AG’s Child Exploitation Unit Arrests Man for Possessing Child Pornography
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Child Exploitation Unit (CEU) of his office arrested a Lockhart man on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. James Brian Gorley, 33, is charged with a third degree felony and could face up to ten years in prison if convicted.
AG Paxton Releases Statement on Voter ID Decision
“While we are disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court did not immediately take our case, Chief Justice Roberts made it very clear that the case will be an even stronger posture for Supreme Court review after further proceedings in lower courts. Texas enacted a common sense voter ID law to safeguard the integrity of our elections, and we will continue to fight for the law in the district court, the Fifth Circuit, and if necessary, the Supreme Court again.”
AG Paxton Joins 14-State Coalition Asking the Trump Administration to Immediately Repeal the Obama Administration’s Unlawful Expansion of the Endangered Species Act
The Obama administration abused the limits of its office when it expanded the power of unelected bureaucrats to kill economic development on private property. One can only imagine how such unbridled authority would affect the men, women, and children who depend on that property for their financial security. This is nothing more than yet another end run around Congress by a president who is desperate to establish his environmental legacy by any means, even if it destroys the livelihood and investments of every day American families.”
AG Paxton Stops Sale of Synthetic Drugs in Houston Smoke Shop
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary restraining order stopping synthetic cannabinoid sales at the Texas Tobacco and Smoke Shop in Harris County. Store owners Sayed Ali and Azmina Ali violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by selling synthetic cannabinoids to consumers without disclosing that the substances are illegal and potentially dangerous. Synthetic cannabinoids, known as Kush or synthetic marijuana, are illegal in Texas.
AG Paxton Files Petition to Review EPA’s Protection of Visibility Rule
“This rule is both out of compliance with the law and clear abuse of discretion by the Obama administration,” Attorney General Paxton said. “This is yet another midnight attempt by the Obama administration to grab power that Congress has not given to it.”
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit to Stop the Sale of Dangerous Synthetic Drugs in Dallas
Hi Flamez is accused of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by selling synthetic pot to customers without informing them that the substances are illegal and potentially hazardous to their health. Attorney General Paxton is asking the Dallas County District Court to grant a temporary injunction and temporary restraining order against Bakr to halt all activities related to the sale of controlled substances.
Texas, FTC and Four States Reach $100 Million Settlement With Questcor
“Questcor intentionally extended its monopoly over ACTH-based therapeutic drugs, which it used to exploit the sick and the dying,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Their shameful conduct stands miles apart from what is expected of responsible companies, much less ones operating in the health care market.”
Backpage.com Trafficker Discovered by OAG Human Trafficking Unit Caught in Dominican Republic
“This case shows that we’ll go to whatever lengths and distance required to catch human traffickers and put them behind bars,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The human trafficking unit of my office is dedicated to relentlessly pursuing every perpetrator who seeks to prey on innocent and vulnerable victims of this heinous crime. We will work relentlessly to break the ability of those like Backpage to facilitate modern-day slavery.”