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1 day ago

13th Court of Appeals abates mask mandate appeal

The 13th Court of Texas Appeals has placed on hold a challenge by Gov. โ€œAccordingly, we ABATE this appeal and remove it from the Courtโ€™s active docket until such time as the Texas Supreme Court issues its opinion in the direct appeal on one of the aforementioned cases. After that opinion issues, we direct appellants to promptly file a motion to reinstate this appeal,โ€ the justices wrote. The appeal that the 13th Court of Appeals abated on Wednesday was in response to the temporary injunction issued by the 444th. Once the Supreme Court rules in the Dallas, San Antonio or Houston cases, Wednesdayโ€™s order directs the appellants and appellees to promptly notify the court.

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1 day ago

Appellate court hits pause on Abbott, Point Isabel mask mandate challenge

The 13th Court of Texas Appeals has placed on hold a challenge by Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton of a lower court ruling that overrode Abbottโ€™s authority during the pandemic to nullify a mask mandate by the Point Isabel Independent School District.

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3 days ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton negotiating settlement with his former deputies over retaliation lawsuit

Three of Paxtonโ€™s four former employees who sued him for unjustly firing them when they reported his actions to authorities are considering settling with the attorney general.

Two years after Texasโ€™ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills

State policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to make elections more secure.

Texas leads lawsuit against Biden administrationโ€™s new immigration policy

Last month, the administration said the U.S. will let up to 360,000 people per year enter the country from four countries. A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the policy is illegal.

Reporter Submission 2023 โ€“ Houston Public Media

Andrew Schneider, senior reporter for politics and government

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Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board groupโ€™s guidance on transgender students

Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board associationโ€™s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.

A Soap Opera โ€“ Houston Public Media

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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The fringe ideology of โ€œconstitutional sheriffsโ€ is attracting believers within Texas law enforcement

Some 50 Texas sheriffs and numerous elected officials have attended trainings on the unsupported notion that sheriffs can single-handedly overrule state and federal law. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, which offered state peace officers credit for the seminars, is now investigating.

Ken Paxton wants more power to prosecute election crimes. These bills in the Texas Legislature would give it to him.

Although no evidence of widespread voter fraud has been found, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been actively pursuing election-related crimes since he took office in 2015.

The Lege Sets Its Sights on Voting Rights (Again)

Texas Republicans have filed a blizzard of bills seeking to crack down on alleged voter fraud and increase state control over elections. Hereโ€™s a guide.

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Letter: Abbottโ€™s many abuses

What consciousness endorses Abbottโ€™s charade as a remotely good idea? Abbottโ€™s farther removed โ€” literally and figuratively โ€” from that of the three magi greeting the Christ Child in unseemly manger hay. His charitable spirit isnโ€™t that of a Tyrian shekel compared to those in NGOs helping ameliorate horrible border migrant conditions. In Socratic dialogues, a good person may not be a good citizen and vice versa. The contrast between Abbottโ€™s disservice to constitutional rule of law and due process and life of Jesus is palpable.

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A Republican Takes Aim at Austinโ€™s Logistical Support for Abortion

Texas state rep Candy Noble wants to ensure that governmental entities canโ€™t fund travel, childcare, or other support for abortion-seekers.

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How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection

From those who planted the seeds of Trumpโ€™s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

Texas AG sues Biden admin over illegal immigration rule 'increasing burden' on taxpayers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over a rule that he says places a burden on American taxpayers which is a result of illegal immigration.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over enforcement of โ€œpublic chargeโ€ law for immigrants

Paxton has sued the Biden administration a dozen times over its immigration policies. Most of those lawsuits have been filed in Trump-appointed judgesโ€™ courts.

Abbott, Paxton punish innkeeper in Bethlehem

For two government leaders, whose political sleeves proudly display their Christian faith, there is a screeching dissonance with how they, Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, appear to practice that faith with regard to immigrants. Abbott cynically has spent $14 million Texas tax dollars to inhumanely physically โ€œrelocateโ€ some 12,000 asylum seekers across the country โ€” not out of benevolence, but for political theatrics. Politicians have kicked the immigration can down the road for decades, and it has doubled back on us. Nor should politicians do the dirty work of undercutting organizations and church groups that take Scripturesโ€™ commands seriously and to heart.

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U.S. judge halts Biden attempt to end โ€˜Remain in Mexicoโ€™ policy

A U.S. judge issued a stay order on the Biden administrationโ€™s effort to terminate the immigration policy while court challenges by Texas and Missouri continue.

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Despite lack of evidence, Greg Abbott calls to investigate whether nonprofits help migrants cross into Texas

The governor did not say what prompted the call or whether itโ€™s in response to a recent Fox News story on Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants. The reporting did not allege any improper action by U.S.-based nonprofits.

Texas Creates Chilling Registry of 16,000 People Who Changed Genders on Their Driver's Licenses

Earlier this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxtonโ€™s (R) office requested the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of transgender residents in the state, a DPS official confirmed to the Washington Post in a Wednesday report. A spokesperson for DPS told the Post that Paxtonโ€™s office made โ€œa verbal requestโ€ calling for the total number of Texans who had changed the gender on their driverโ€™s licenses or in other government records within the past two years.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton secures $168M for Texas in opioid agreement with Walmart

On Thursday, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a planned $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart, with over $168 million designated for Texas, for Walmartโ€™s role in the nationwide opioid epidemic.

Report: Texas AG sought driver license data on gender change

AUSTIN (AP) โ€” The office of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this summer sought data on how many people had changed the gender information on their driver's license, according to a newspap[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care

Texas allows religious groups that are part of the stateโ€™s child welfare network to refuse to assist LGBTQ couples seeking to foster or adopt. That could put critical federal funding at risk.

Report: Texas AG's office requested list of transgender Texans

The request came as Paxton and GOP allies were making moves to target transgender Texans through legislation, according to the Washington Post.

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Texas attorney generalโ€™s office sought state data on transgender Texans

The effort to obtain data came as Attorney General Ken Paxton, Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders have marshaled resources against transgender Texans.

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Texas doctor continues treating transgender youths after legal win

Dr. Ximena Lopez runs Texas' premier healthcare program for gender affirmation.

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Texas bill proposes banning children from using social media

"Social media is the pre-1964 cigarette," Texas state representative Jared Patterson said in a release.

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Texas attorney general sues Biden admin over stateโ€™s ability to work with faith-based organizations

Texas is filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration to ensure that the state is not compelled to discriminate against faith-based adoption and foster-care services.

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Supreme Court divided on Biden vs. Texas clash on immigration enforcement

The Supreme Court sounded divided over a clash between President Biden and the state of Texas involving immigration enforcement.

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New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms

State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems.

Letters: Common sense can save lives

Itโ€™s a precious life that is about to see life in the world for the first time. Just keep in mind that each and every heinous criminal activity will never be hidden from the eyes of God. It doesnโ€™t take facts and figures to know that abortions can be prevented in greater numbers if the child-bearing individual practices common sense all the time. So as an alternative to man-made laws or in lieu thereof, the use of common sense will always save a life, one child at a time. Without a doubt, declaring war on fossil fuels was one of the major causes of this mess we are in!

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Texas Supreme Court opts to not throw out some Harris County provisional ballots โ€“ Houston Public Media

The Harris County Commissioners Court certified the final results of the 2022 midterms on Tuesday afternoon and included a report identifying the contested ballots.

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Texas attorney general attempts to toss out late-cast Harris County votes

A court ordered Harris County to keep its polls open late on Election Day, but Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state Supreme Court to not allow ballots cast after normal deadline to count.

Texas Republicans show mix of enthusiasm and reticence toward Trumpโ€™s run for president

Gov. Greg Abbott, who Trump endorsed for his reelection, has not commented about the former presidentโ€™s announcement to run for the White House a third time.

Texas GOP continues statewide election sweep as Abbott, Patrick and Paxton win reelection โ€“ Houston Public Media

The statewide sweep comes as the incumbents campaigned heavily on issues like border security and the economy.

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Ken Paxton wins third term as Texas Attorney General โ€“ Houston Public Media

Despite carrying heavy legal baggage, Republican incumbent Ken Paxton secures reelection.

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Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza

In a difficult cycle for Democrats, the race was widely seen as the most competitive statewide election because of Paxtonโ€™s laundry list of legal troubles.

Texas Supreme Court ruling opens possibility that late Harris County ballots wonโ€™t be counted

After several Harris County polling places opened late, a state district judge ordered voting locations there to stay open until 8 p.m. But the stateโ€™s highest civil court blocked that ruling.

Election Day in Texas is finally here. Hereโ€™s what to watch for. โ€“ Houston Public Media

Texans head to the polls today to elect the state's governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general โ€” and more โ€” for the next four years. Several local and regional races are also on the ballot, including a handful of competitive seats for U.S. Congress.

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High-profile attorney general races pit abortion against crime

In this yearโ€™s tightest contests, Democrats have focused on reproductive rights, while Republicans have emphasized public safety.

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Election results: How Texas voted in the November 2022 midterms

Follow The Texas Tribuneโ€™s coverage of midterm election results for governor, attorney general, U.S. House and the Texas Legislature.

Donโ€™t jump to conclusions as Tuesday election night results come in

If youโ€™re keeping a close eye on the results Tuesday night, you should follow one overarching rule: Donโ€™t jump to conclusions.

Why Is Ken Paxton Sending a Task Force to Monitor Harris Countyโ€™s Elections?

Local officials and civil rights activists worry that the attorney general could be laying the groundwork for challenging another election.

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What you need to know to vote in Texas on Election Day 2022

Republicans are trying to maintain their lock on all statewide offices in Texas. But Democrats are not giving up.

caller.com

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces agreement with CVS over opioid settlement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $237 million in a agreement with CVS Pharmacy for its role in contributing to the nationwide opioid epidemic.

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Texas Republicans ask Supreme Court to end college affirmative action

Texas looms large in the background of two pivotal affirmative action cases before the...

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Paxton, Cornyn and Cruz prod U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action in college admissions โ€“ Houston Public Media

The high court heard oral arguments Monday in two cases brought by a group led by the same man who previously lost an affirmative action case against the University of Texas at Austin.

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Halloween Matters, and the latest on the World Series (Oct. 31, 2022) โ€“ Houston Public Media

On Monday's show: We discuss why Ken Paxton wants to investigate Memorial Hermann, we get to know Commissioners Court candidate Adrian Garcia, we discuss how different aspects of Halloween have changed, and we preview the remaining games of the World Series.

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โ€˜Little individual dictatorsโ€™: Texas AG calls out prosecutors who ignore abortion laws

Elected prosecutors operating outside the rule of law threaten the country's safety as a constitutional republic, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says.

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Watch: Abortion isnโ€™t on the ballot, but hereโ€™s how your vote could impact access in Texas

Texans are headed to the polls for the first time since the procedure was essentially banned across the state. Texas Tribune womenโ€™s health reporter Eleanor Klibanoff explains how each ballot cast influences the future of abortion policy.

Wherever Donald Trump Goes, There You Are

The former presidentโ€™s rally in Robstown was just like all his others in Texas, but he still commands state leadersโ€™ attention.

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Before Roe, Faith Leaders Helped Texans Get Abortions. Will They Again?

Progressive religious leaders are mulling their options to help women who seek abortionsโ€”and some are willing to risk lawsuits and jail time.

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Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting, as Republicans predict red โ€˜tsunamiโ€™

Trump rally attendees said they were basing their midterm votes on issues such as the economy and the border and were hopeful Trump would run for president again.

Voter fraud charges dismissed against Hervis Rogers, Houston man who waited hours to vote in 2020

Rogers was on parole when he voted in the 2020 primary election.

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Live updates: Watch coverage of Donald Trump rally in South Texas city of Robstown

Donald Trump is expected to speak in support of GOP candidates during the Texas rally at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Nueces County

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Judge dismisses case of Houston man who waited 6 hours to vote

A Texas judge has dismissed illegal voting charges against a Houston man who drew widespread attention after standing in line six hours to cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential primary.

Voter fraud charges dropped against Hervis Rogers, Houston man who waited hours to vote in 2020 โ€“ Houston Public Media

Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued charges against Rogers, who was on parole when he voted in the 2020 primary election. But a judge tossed the case after a higher court said Paxton canโ€™t unilaterally prosecute election crimes.

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2022 Election Guide: Harris County and Texas races to watch โ€“ Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media details four key races on the ballot this fall -- three of them are statewide contests and the other is in Harris County.

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Voter fraud charges dismissed against Hervis Rogers, Houston man who waited hours to vote in 2020

Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued charges against Rogers, who was on parole when he voted in the 2020 primary election. But a judge tossed the case after a higher court said Paxton canโ€™t unilaterally prosecute election crimes.

Trump to hold rally in South Texas two days before early voting โ€“ Houston Public Media

The former president will stage a rally Saturday in Robstown, west of Corpus Christi. Gov. Greg Abbott said he canโ€™t attend, but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are both running for reelection, will be speakers.

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Greg Abbott widens lead over Beto Oโ€™Rourke with likely voters in latest UT poll

The 11-point margin is one of the wider advantages Abbott has registered among likely voters in a public survey yet. Abbott had a smaller 5-point advantage in the last UT poll, which was done in August, though that was among registered voters.

Dreamers: Which side are GOP candidates on?

For years, Texasโ€™ Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has led the legal charge to end DACA. Ending DACA and deporting Dreamers is not the only extremist position the friends of Texas border GOP congressional candidates Flores, Garcia and De La Cruz have taken. In our campaign Dime Con Quiรฉn Andas/Show Me Your Friends, Americaโ€™s Voice exposes the ties between Republican candidates and extremists and white nationalists. Unless Republican candidates actively and publicly stand up to their friends, they too are responsible for Trump Republicansโ€™ dangerous and racist rhetoric. It is time Texas border GOP congressional candidates Monica De La Cruz, Mayra Flores and Cassy Garcia come clean and tell Texas voters which side they are on.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google for compiling Texansโ€™ biometric data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming the internet giant is violating state law by amassing facial and voice recognition data on Texans without their knowledge[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas accuses Google of collecting people's facial and voice data without their consent

State's attorney general alleges the search giant is illegally capturing and commercializing individual biometric data

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Texas AG sues Google for over facial and voice data collection

The complaint underscores the role of individual states in protecting users' information on the internet in the absence of a federal privacy law.

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Texas agenciesโ€™ plan to monitor Harris County elections raises concerns among observers โ€“ Houston Public Media

In a letter sent Tuesday to Harris County's elections administrator, the Texas Secretary of State's Office said it and the Texas Attorney General's Office will dispatch inspectors, security trainers and legal advisors to the county during the upcoming midterm election.

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What we know about the Trump rally in Robstown: Dan Patrick, Ken Paxton among guest speakers

Here's what we know about plans Trump's rally in Robstown on Oct. 22.

caller.com

Ken Paxton, Texasโ€™ election denier-in-chief, closes in on third term

That Paxton is so close to securing his reelection this November as the stateโ€™s chief legal officer is raising alarms from election experts about the impact he could have on future contested elections, particularly if Donald Trump runs for president again in 2024.

Judge rules new DACA program can continue temporarily

A federal judge has ruled that the current version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children can continue, at least temporarily.

Biden nominates 7 for US attorney, judge and marshal slots

The Biden administrating is putting forth seven new Justice Department and judicial nominations covering three U.S. attorneyโ€™s offices in Texas and other senior posts.

DACA programโ€™s fate again before judge who ruled it illegal

A federal judge has ruled that the current version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children can continue, at least temporarily.

Democratic candidates talk abortion rights in town hall meeting

Vallejo and Garza โ€” the Democratic nominees for Texasโ€™ 15th congressional district and Texas Attorney General, respectively โ€” held a town hall meeting that brought abortion rights, reproductive rights and health care to the forefront. โ€œRight now, Iโ€™m not going to mince words about where weโ€™re at, there is no access to abortion care,โ€ Garza said. Vallejo and Garza also touched on the general health care needs of the Rio Grande Valley. โ€œA lot of people in our region donโ€™t have access to specialists, so health care is critically important,โ€ Garza said. โ€œThe question that should be on our minds is, what is Ken Paxton going to do on November 9,โ€ Garza said.

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How the debunked conspiracy film โ€œ2000 Mulesโ€ became Texas Republican orthodoxy

Watchdog groups fear the film will fuel chaos in the upcoming midterm elections and could be a pretext for more restrictive voting laws in the future.

Elon Musk โ€˜wants free speech to reign on the internetโ€™: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Elon Musk would likely push for more free speech on Twitter should the Tesla CEO purchase Twitter, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said.

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Texas federal judge guts transgender worker protections in new ruling

A federal judge's ruling in the Northern District of Texas vacated protections for transgender workers established by the Biden administration. The ruling is part of a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

chron.com

Paxton forced to testify in abortion suit after fleeing subpoena

After fleeing a subpoena at his North Texas home last week, Paxton will be required to testify in court.

chron.com

Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena โ€“ Houston Public Media

A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena โ€“ Houston Public Media

A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena

A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.

TribCast: Trouble in Ken Paxtonโ€™s office

In this weekโ€™s episode, Matthew Watkins speaks with Jake Bleiberg of the Associated Press and Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law about the turmoil in the Texas attorney generalโ€™s office and its litigation success.

Ken Paxtonโ€™s office knew heโ€™d be subpoenaed before he fled his home to avoid being served, emails show

Lawyers for the state argue they didnโ€™t know the attorney general would be served at home. Emails from opposing counsel show they tried repeatedly to serve him through his attorneys.

Texas court confirms the attorney general canโ€™t unilaterally prosecute election cases

Texasโ€™ highest criminal court once again said the attorney general needs permission from local prosecutors to pursue election cases. Attorney General Ken Paxton had fought that decision.

Texas AGโ€™s office sends mixed signals about whether it can fine nonprofits that pay for out-of-state abortions

Lawyers for abortion funds want Ken Paxton to testify in their lawsuit. He fled his home Monday while being served a subpoena that was later quashed by a judge.

Texas will fight to block 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns

A court had ruled that the stateโ€™s ban was unconstitutional. The attorney generalโ€™s office โ€” usually a supporter of gun rights โ€” said it will appeal but didnโ€™t explain why.

Records: Texas attorney general fled home to avoid subpoena

Court documents say Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ran out of his house and jumped into a truck driven by his wife, a state senator, to avoid being served a subpoena in an abortion access case.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled his home to avoid being served with subpoena, court record says

In an affidavit, a process server said that the stateโ€™s top attorney tried to evade him as he attempted to deliver a subpoena from an abortion fundโ€™s lawsuit against the state.

Texas AG says counties can spend COVID relief funds on extra pay for elected officials without public notice

The nonbinding legal opinion states local elected and appointed officials can receive up to $25,000 for work done during the COVID-19 pandemic on top of their regular salaries. Unlike other pay raises, these โ€œpremium payโ€ bonuses donโ€™t need to be declared to the public ahead of time.

As fentanyl plagues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott directs state police to focus on cartels

Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety to boost efforts to collect intelligence on cartels and investigate gangs in Texas that support drug and human smuggling.

Judge dismisses attempt to discipline Texas AG Ken Paxtonโ€™s top aide for trying to overturn the 2020 election

The State Bar of Texas brought the complaint after the aide worked on a suit to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in four states.

Texasโ€™ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens

Fridayโ€™s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.

Texas AG Ken Paxton could be deposed about securities fraud accusations after election

The deposition is part of a lawsuit that is separate but related to the attorney generalโ€™s seven-year-old securities fraud indictment.

Comptroller, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor: What do Texas state officials actually do?

For example, members of the Railroad Commission donโ€™t deal with railroads. Hereโ€™s what the many officials elected statewide do with the power voters give them.

Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas in wake of the Robb Elementary School massacre.

Supreme Court climate ruling could impact nuclear waste case

The Supreme Courtโ€™s landmark ruling on climate change could have implications for a range of other issues, including a case involving nuclear waste storage and a proposal requiring companies to disclose how climate risk affects their businesses.

Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restriction

A federal judge has struck down one of Texasโ€™ few remaining firearm restrictions, finding a law that barred adults under the age of 21 from carrying a handgun was unconstitutional.

Ex-South Texas mayor acquitted of election fraud conspiracy

A former South Texas mayor has been acquitted of organized election fraud and illegal voting.

Former Edinburg mayor acquitted of illegal voting years after high-profile arrest by stateโ€™s election fraud unit

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Richard Molina of participating in โ€œan organized illegal voting scheme,โ€ when he announced the arrest in 2019.

Four more GOP-led states, including Texas, to enact abortion โ€˜trigger lawsโ€™

Three more Republican-led states banned almost all abortions this week.

Paxton legal opinion giving public immediate access to ballots jeopardizes election security and invites lawsuits, experts say

Attorney generalโ€™s opinion invites lawsuits over long-established ballot security and sets up election officials for possible criminal charges.

Biden administration canโ€™t force Texas hospitals to provide emergency abortions, judge rules

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had said hospitals in states with abortion bans must perform emergency abortions in some instances.

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