Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Media Matters for Potential Fraudulent Activity
The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) is opening an investigation into Media Matters for potential fraudulent activity.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Drug Manufacturer Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Taxpayers
The Office of the Attorney General’s Civil Medicaid Fraud Division has sued Tris Pharma, Inc. and Tris CEO Ketan Mehta for defrauding the Texas Medicaid program by making false statements in violation of the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, now known as the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”).
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Pfizer and Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Medicaid and Providing Adulterated Pharmaceutical Drugs to Children
The Office of the Attorney General’s Civil Medicaid Fraud Division has sued Pfizer, Inc., Tris Pharma, Inc. and Tris CEO Ketan Mehta for defrauding the Texas Medicaid program by providing adulterated pharmaceutical drugs to Texas children in violation of the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, now known as the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”).
Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory Protecting Children from Obscene Materials
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a significant win in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals against pornography distributors suing to stop Texas from implementing a new law requiring pornography sites to verify whether a user is 18 years or older.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Settlement with Memorial Hermann Health System to Ensure Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an agreement with the Memorial Hermann Health System (“MHHS”), which has committed to adopt a new digital program to ensure parents have full access to their children’s medical records.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches New “Support Adoption” Grant Program and License Plate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing today the new “Support Adoption” License Plate and Support Adoption Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), which will provide funds to eligible non-profits offering adoption services.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced his appointment of Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, informing him of a new Texas law that grants Border Patrol agents additional authority under specific circumstances.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Awards Over $35 Million in Crime Victim Assistance to Texas Nonprofits
Attorney General Ken Paxton awarded over $35 million in grant funds to nonprofit organizations and local governments across Texas to assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Department of Labor Rule that Harms Small Businesses
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined an Ohio-led amicus brief urging the Fifth Circuit to oppose a Department of Labor (“DOL”) rule that attempts to re-interpret the definition of a “tipped employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and unconstitutionally deprives states of their sovereign power over economic activity within their own borders.