Ken Paxton, George P. Bush to face off in primary runoffs for attorney general
There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.
Texas Bar Foundation responds to AG Ken Paxton launching investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation's use of grants, saying the Foundation aided in "the mass influx of illegal aliens."
Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election
A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for “facilitating mass influx of illegal aliens.”
Texas consumers to receive $14M as part of Intuit Turbo Tax settlement
Intuit Inc has agreed to pay $141 million to nearly 4.4 million taxpayers across the U.S. as part of a multistate settlement following an investigation into its Turbo Tax program.
Roe v. Wade: Texas officials weigh in on potential Supreme Court decision
Some top Texas officials have weighed in on the leaked draft majority opinion that signals that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s 'remain in Mexico' policy
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Texas AG says Austin school district is breaking state law after barring parents from 'Pride Week' activities
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent the Austin Independent School District a letter saying they are in "violation" of state law because of the district's "Pride Week."
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
Texas Attorney General primary results: Ken Paxton forced into runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to win the GOP nomination in a runoff. He's seeking his third term as AG amid legal woes and accusations of abuse of his office.
3 Texas GOP attorney general candidates debate without Ken Paxton
The fight for the Texas attorney general job got heated during a debate Thursday night. But the man who holds the position now was a no-show.
Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition
The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.
Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition
The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.
2022 Texas Attorney General election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide
The Democratic and Republican primary elections for Texas Attorney General will take place March 1, 2022. There are four Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates.
Ken Paxton targets Louie Gohmert in primary for attorney general
Paxton’s attack ads suggest that he sees Gohmert as a bigger threat than the other two Republicans in the race — Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
Ken Paxton hasn’t disclosed donors who fueled most of $2.8 million campaign haul
Attorney General Ken Paxton has not disclosed a large chunk of his campaign donors from the past six months, a week after he was required to report them to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday, Paxton's office confirmed reports that the Republican had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has fought vaccine mandates, tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday.
Paxton to fight Austin judge's ruling on Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.