AG Paxton Statement on District Court Order in Immigration Lawsuit
“Throughout this case, the administration has struggled to provide accurate, reliable information regarding the scope of the President’s plan or even when it would be implemented. From the start, our lawsuit has been about asserting that one person cannot unilaterally change the law, and part of that is ensuring everyone abides by the rule of law.”
Attorney General Paxton Warns of Scams, Unscrupulous Contractors After Hail Storms
“Hail can cause tremendous damage to homes and businesses, and unfortunately, bad actors are always lurking to take advantage of a situation,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “This includes contractors who fail to do the work they promised at the price they promised, and who promise to get around deductibles and even give money back. I caution everyone against getting involved with these kinds of scams. Remember: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
Attorney General Paxton Statement on Letter Regarding Transgender Guidance
“The so-called ”˜significant guidance’ issued by the Obama Administrations raises more questions than it answers, just as it creates concerns among anyone who believes sex is a biological fact and not a personal preference. As billions of dollars appear to be at stake based upon schools’ compliance with this guidance, the Obama Administration must be extremely clear about what is and isn’t allowed, and explain how their actions do not add requirements to the law, as their letter claims.”
Attorney General Paxton Marks OAG Fugitive Apprehension Unit’s 7,000th Arrest
“This is an incredible achievement, and a strong message to the most heinous wrong-doers of this state that you can run, but you certainly can’t hide,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “The OAG is blessed to have some of the most dedicated investigators in the state, each one ensuring that no stone goes unturned in pursuit of those who have sought to evade justice for their crimes.”
Attorney General Paxton Intervenes in First Amendment Case
“This case is about abusing the power of the subpoena to force Exxon to turn over many decades’ worth of records, so an attorney general with an agenda can pore over them in hopes of finding something incriminating,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “It’s a fishing expedition of the worst kind, and represents an effort to punish Exxon for daring to hold an opinion on climate change that differs from that of radical environmentalists.”
Attorney General Paxton Statement on President Obama’s School Bathroom Directive
“Once again, the Obama Administration has overstepped its constitutional bounds to meddle in the affairs of state and local government. Today’s announcement seeking to unilaterally redefine and expand federal law must be challenged. If President Obama thinks he can bully Texas schools into allowing men to have open access to girls in bathrooms, he better prepare for yet another legal fight.”
Attorney General Paxton Statement on School Finance Ruling
"This is an historic ruling by the Texas Supreme Court, and a major victory for the people of Texas, who have faced an endless parade of lawsuits following any attempt to finance schools in the state. We have said all along that school financing must be debated and shaped by the Texas Legislature, not through decades’ worth of ongoing litigation in the court system, and I’m pleased the court unanimously agrees. I’m also grateful for the hard work of my legal team, whose dedication, knowledge and talent helped earn Texas this much-needed victory."
Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus in Virginia School Bathroom Lawsuit
“One’s sex is a biological fact, not a state of mind,” stated General Paxton. “If this radical new interpretation by the Department of Education is permitted to go unchallenged, schools may no longer be able to maintain separate restrooms, showers, and locker rooms on the basis of students’ actual sex. Title IX permits all schools to maintain separate facilities, including bathrooms and locker rooms, and I will defend that principle.”
Attorney General Paxton Defends State Law and Parental Rights
“I have strong concern that this policy violates provisions in the Texas Education Code that give parents an unequivocal right to information regarding their children and is motivated by a misguided view of federal law,” Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote. “I sincerely hope you will assess these deficiencies in the transgender policy and more as the board deliberates.”
Attorney General Paxton and a Coalition of States Stand Up Against DOL Rules Hurting Small Business
“Once again, I find myself standing up to the kind of overreach that has marked the Obama administration,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “For over 50 years, and through ten Presidential administrations, both Democrat and Republican, the rules have been constant and never interpreted to encroach upon the sanctity of the attorney-client relationship or the right of the States to regulate the practice of law.”