Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to Biden Administration’s Demand that Texas “Cease and Desist” Securing its Border
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has responded to a cease-and-desist letter sent by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) demanding that Texas end its enhanced border security measures in Eagle Pass’s Shelby Park. DHS sent the letter on January 14 and requested compliance with their orders by January 17, threatening to escalate the issue.
Attorney General Paxton Observes Human Trafficking Awareness Day
On January 11, Attorney General Paxton acknowledged Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Leadership from the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) delivered remarks from the Texas Capitol building alongside other officials and community partners from the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force and Coordinating Council.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Response with SCOTUS Opposing Biden Administration’s Effort to Resume Destruction of Texas Border Barriers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a response to the Biden Administration’s request that the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) vacate a current injunction that protects Texas concertina wire barriers near the United States-Mexico border from being destroyed by federal agents.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Delivered Over $200 Million to Texans from Medicaid Fraud Investigations in 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that, in fiscal year 2023, the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) recovered more than $200 million from entities and individuals who defrauded the Texas Medicaid system or were accused of doing so.
Supreme Court to Review President Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Case After Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief With 26 Other States
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined 26 other attorneys general in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) arguing against a legally unfounded decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove presidential candidate Donald Trump from the ballot in the upcoming presidential primary election in that state.
Texas Appeals Ruling That Would Cripple State’s Ability to Settle Lawsuits
The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) has appealed a recent ruling in a case involving former agency employees, noting that the decision would cripple the state’s ability to settle lawsuits.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google for Anticompetitive Practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with attorneys general from all states and several territories, has secured a $700 million agreement with Google over anticompetitive conduct concerning the Google Play Store.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Overreaching Transportation Emissions Rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a new lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s regulatory overreach, suing to stop the federal Department of Transportation’s unlawful new greenhouse gas reporting measure.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Settlement with Major Internet Provider to Address Consumer Complaints
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with CSC Holdings, LLC—the operating subsidiary of the telecommunications company Altice USA, Inc.—to ensure that it provides the services that it advertises to consumers in Texas.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Against Google for Allegedly Violating User Privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amicus brief supporting Google users in their suit against the company for deceptively collecting, using, and profiting from their private information. Attorneys General from 18 other states joined Texas in filing the brief.