Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto Independent School District (“ISD”) for using state resources to conduct illegal electioneering.
In a statement, Attorney General Paxton said, "School districts should be aware that illegal electioneering is criminal conduct and violators could be subject to criminal prosecution by local authorities."
Despite being currently prevented from prosecuting criminal violations of the Election Code, Attorney General Paxton has sought civil injunctive relief. He emphasized his commitment to using all available means to protect the integrity of Texas elections.
This lawsuit against Hutto ISD is part of an ongoing effort by Attorney General Paxton to crack down on illegal electioneering in the state. Already, Castleberry ISD and Denton ISD have agreed to injunctions against such electioneering, and Frisco ISD has been placed under a temporary restraining order. Denison ISD, Huffman ISD, and Aledo ISD have also been sued for similar illegal acts.
The Attorney General has been actively pursuing cases against school districts that violate the Texas Election Code, with a focus on preventing the misuse of state resources for political purposes.
The lawsuit against Hutto ISD serves as a reminder to all entities to adhere to the laws governing electioneering and to ensure that public resources are not misused for partisan political activities.