Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
DOJ agrees to keep federal election monitors out of Texas polling places, central count locations
The Department of Justice said it would send federal election monitors to polling locations in 8 Texas counties. Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to keep them out.
Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, on Tuesday, arguing that Leach cannot effectively serve in the Texas House after improperly pleading with a judge to reconsider a death row inmate’s case.
Texas attorney general accuses Jeff Leach of sending 'unethical' text messages in Robert Roberson case
Text messages appear to show the Republican state rep. from Plano asking one of the judges who rejected the death row inmate's appeal to reconsider in order to give Roberson another chance. AG Ken Paxton quickly reacted, saying it was a clear violation of the the state's rules on professional conduct.
State lawmakers to Ken Paxton: 'We won't quit' looking into Robert Roberson case
Texas state representatives released a 16-page response to an Office of the Attorney General who has called on Robert Roberson to be executed.
Texas pornography law, abortion, ghost guns among cases to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court
The justices were deeply divided in decisions last year, and there are a handful of cases that could divide the high court again.
Texas sues TikTok over claims app illegally shares minor's data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating state law.
Texas Supreme Court denies Ken Paxton's latest attempt to block state fair gun ban
“This Court cannot possibly order the State Fair to allow handguns to be carried at this year’s Fair when the party seeking that relief does not even argue that Texas law obligates the Fair to do so," one of the justices wrote in a legal opinion.
Fight over State Fair of Texas gun ban headed to Texas Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking the fight over the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to the Texas Supreme Court.
Appeals court denies attempt to block State Fair of Texas gun ban
An appeals court has denied a motion by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a gun ban at this year's State Fair of Texas.
Ken Paxton appeals decision on State Fair of Texas gun ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a Dallas judge's ruling that would allow the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to remain in effect.
State Fair of Texas gun policy goes before judge on Thursday
The State Fair of Texas starts next Friday with uncertainty about its new restrictions on gun owners.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy
The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.
LULAC alleges Ken Paxton's raids on Hispanic homes are attempts to suppress Latino vote
The Latino civil rights group says it will formally ask the Justice Department to investigate the Texas attorney general's raids on the homes of Hispanics as part of an election integrity investigation.
Sixteen Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status
The GOP led-states filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a federal program launched by President Joe Biden that would give immigrants without legal status who are married to American citizens a path to citizenship.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into possible illegal noncitizen voter registration
The Texas Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation after receiving reports that organizations operating in Texas may be illegally registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law.