Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory Protecting Children from Obscene Materials
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has achieved a significant victory in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case against pornography distributors. The court ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a new law aimed at protecting children from accessing obscene materials online. The legislation requires pornography websites to verify the age of users and provide warnings about the potential harmful effects of pornography consumption.The law, known as House Bill 1181, was passed by the Texas Legislature earlier this year. However, pornography... -
Texas Attorney General Secures Agreement with Memorial Hermann Health System to Ensure Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with the Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS) that will guarantee parental access to their children's medical records. The agreement comes after an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General revealed that MHHS had falsely claimed that state law prevented them from providing parents with certain adolescent medical records. It was determined that the restriction was actually due to MHHS's own technological limitations.As part of the settlement, MHHS has committed to implementing a new digital program that... -
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches New "Support Adoption" Grant Program and License Plate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the launch of a new "Support Adoption" License Plate and Support Adoption Grant Program. The program, administered by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), aims to provide financial assistance to eligible non-profit organizations that offer adoption services.The Support Adoption program was established through Senate Bill 2376, authored by Senator Donna Campbell, and recently signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Under this program, the OAG will distribute grants to organizations that support pregnant women... -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the appointment of Aaron Nielson as the state's Solicitor General. In this role, Nielson will be responsible for leading the appellate work for Texas' most significant and far-reaching cases.Paxton expressed his enthusiasm for Nielson's appointment, stating, "I am delighted to welcome Aaron as Solicitor General. His talent and expertise are virtually unmatched, earning him national renown in the legal community. He will be a tremendous asset to our agency and to our state's appellate leadership on the major legal questions... -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has informed United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about a new Texas law that provides Border Patrol agents with additional authority under specific circumstances. The law, known as Senate Bill 602, was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. It allows Border Patrol agents to enforce state felony offenses if the incident occurs at a port of entry or border patrol traffic checkpoint and is incidental to detainment under federal law. However, Border Patrol agents must first... -
Attorney General Ken Paxton Awards Over $35 Million in Crime Victim Assistance to Texas Nonprofits
Attorney General Ken Paxton has allocated more than $35 million in grant funds to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Texas to support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The grants aim to provide crucial resources and assistance to those individuals who have suffered from senseless acts of crime.In a statement, Attorney General Paxton emphasized the importance of achieving justice for crime victims, describing it as a sacred responsibility. He stated, "I have fought for the vital state funding that serves crime victims whose...