Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Recent News About Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Texas court issues injunction against alleged illegal abortion clinics
Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained a temporary injunction against Maria Margarita Rojas, targeting her network of clinics in the Houston area. -
Ken Paxton challenges Biden administration's transgenderism-as-disability rule
Attorney General Ken Paxton continues his legal challenge against a rule from the Biden Administration that would classify "gender dysphoria" as a disability. -
Ken Paxton congratulates Joseph Mazzara on new role with Homeland Security
Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed his congratulations to Joseph Mazzara, a member of his executive staff, for taking on the role of Acting General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump Administration. -
Ken Paxton signs agreement supporting Trump's deportation policy
Attorney General Ken Paxton has become the first Texas law enforcement official to sign an agreement with the Trump Administration, supporting efforts to deport illegal aliens during President Donald Trump's second term. -
Ken Paxton congratulates Lanora Pettit on new DOJ role under Trump administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has extended his congratulations to Lanora Pettit, who is set to join President Trump's Administration as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice. “Lanora’s legal... -
Paxton hosts conference on aiding victims of violent crime
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Crime Victim Services Division (CVS) hosted a conference this week to enhance collaboration and improve assistance for victims of violent crime and exploitation. -
Ken Paxton's staff join Trump's economic council
Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed his congratulations to two of his top staff members following their appointments to the White House National Economic Council (NEC) by President Donald Trump. -
Ken Paxton defends Texas child protection law at Supreme Court
Today, Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend a Texas law designed to protect children from harmful online pornography. -
Texas AG sues TikTok over alleged deceptive marketing practices
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of misleadingly promoting its app as safe for children. -
Ken Paxton appeals ruling dismissing lawsuit against Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine claims
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice of appeal to pursue his lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc., following the dismissal of the case by a district court. -
Ken Paxton appoints George Lane as director of government relations
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the appointment of George Lane as the new Director of Government Relations. -
Lowell Williams sentenced to 55 years for child sex offenses in Texas
A jury in the 117th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, has sentenced Lowell Williams to a total of 55 years in prison for multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse. -
Texas officials aid major crackdown on illegal opioid distribution
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has played a crucial role in a significant federal investigation. -
Clinton Lee Young sentenced for capital murder after retrial
A Midland County jury has convicted Clinton Lee Young III of capital murder for the 2001 killing of Samuel Petrey. -
Tyler County man receives 30-year sentence for child sexual assault
Michael Clint Wallace, Jr. of Warren, Texas, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child. -
Ken Paxton seeks court order to preserve DOJ records on Trump prosecution
Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a federal court to grant an emergency motion to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from destroying records related to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith. -
Texas secures $83 million settlement with Kroger over opioid claims
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an $83 million settlement with Kroger to address claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions regarding practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in the state. -
Attorneys General demand end to Trump's legal cases by NY AG and others
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of Attorneys General from 23 states, has urged New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith to cease their legal actions... -
Texas files 100th lawsuit against Biden-Harris administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed Texas's 100th lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration, marking a significant point in ongoing legal battles. -
Ken Paxton sues DOJ over potential destruction of Trump investigation records
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent the possible destruction of records from Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald...