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Recent News About Harris County Attorney
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Harris County Attorney Ryan sues refinery for release of dangerous chemicals
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed suit on Thursday, Sept. 12, against Houston Refining for releasing excessive amounts of dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere earlier this month. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan approved to begin legal work on Galveston Bay hurricane protection project
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan is taking the first steps toward protection of Harris County and the western shoreline of Galveston Bay from strong storms. -
Case activity for Richard Allen James vs Harris County Attorney's Office on May 31
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard Allen James against Harris County Attorney's Office on May 31: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on May 31
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below: -
May 31: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Attorney Ryan files lawsuits to close two illegal poker clubs
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Ryan filed lawsuits on Wednesday seeking to close two illegal poker clubs operating in Houston. -
April 25: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on April 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on April 25 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Richard Allen James vs Harris County Attorney's Office on April 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard Allen James against Harris County Attorney's Office on April 25: -
SCOTUS to consider citizenship question on census, Harris County Attorney Ryan brief part of record
HOUSTON - A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues ITC over fire at Deer Park facility
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has sued Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC (ITC) over the dangerous fire that began March 17 at that facility in Deer Park. -
HC Attorney Ryan sues Kuraray for 2018 explosion, alleges Clean Air Act violations
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has filed a lawsuit against Kuraray America for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act. The violations allegedly occurred as a result of an explosion and flash fire that occurred at the company’s Pasadena manufacturing plant in May 2018. -
Harris County sues after exploding Glock injures to deputy
HOUSTON – Last March, a Harris County deputy was allegedly seriously injured when his handgun exploded. -
Harris County attorney wins order closing gentlemen’s club
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a temporary restraining order on Oct. 24 closing down a Charles Road strip club near Highway 290. -
Appeals court upholds ruling that permanently bars Miracle Mineral Solution from sale
HOUSTON – A state appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling to permanently bar a man from selling so-called miracle drugs. -
Houston gentleman's club accused of violating city, state regulations
HOUSTON – The State of Texas is pursuing legal action against one of the city’s gentleman’s clubs for alleged violations of city and state regulations, recent Harris County District Court records show. -
Attorney General Paxton reaches $1.175 million settlement with Katz Boutique for selling synthetic marijuana
Attorney General Paxton settles its first lawsuit against the Harris County Shops for selling synthetic marijuana. After increased reports of overdoses on the illegal drugs in Texas, the Office of Attorney General teamed up with narcotics investigators on cases resulting in a total of ten lawsuits filed against Harris County shops. -
Harris County blames Texas driver for causing crash
HOUSTON — Harris County is suing a Cypress motorist, alleging the defendant's negligent caused a crash that led to injuries. -
AG obtains order halting sale of synthetic drugs at Houston smoke shop
AUSTIN – On June 16 Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office obtained a temporary restraining order stopping Good Timez Boutique & Smoke Shop, its owners, and landlord from selling dangerous and highly-addictive synthetic drugs to youth in the Houston area, a press release states. -
Texas, Harris County launch $100M suit against Volkswagen over ‘emissions scandal’
Harris County and the state of Texas have brought a $100 million environmental suit against Volkswagen, alleging the auto manufacture installed software to fool emissions testing of its clean diesel vehicles.