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Deputy's family sues Texas, alleging wrongful death
The family of a Harrison County sheriff's deputy is suing state of Texas departments and individuals, alleging wrongful death and other charges. -
Unredeemed RadioShack gift cards to be paid in full
On Sept. 10 Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a bankruptcy judge approved a settlement with RadioShack over unredeemed gift cards, ensuring purchasers will receive the full value of the card. “This settlement has given consumers a voice in RadioShack’s bankruptcy process, and we are pleased the retail giant is honoring its commitment to customers holding millions in unredeemed gift cards,” said Paxton. -
Paxton asks federal judge to halt water rule in Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal judge to halt the U.S. -
Unnecessary lawsuits won’t improve health care
Appearances can be deceiving, but sometimes they are exactly what they look to be. -
RadioShack will pay entire value of unredeemed gift cards
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that a settlement has been reached with the former RadioShack that will see it pay the entire value of unredeemed gift cards. -
Paxton calls on EPA to halt Carbon Rule
Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to halt its Carbon Rule from taking effect, allowing the courts more time to consider legal challenges to the rule. -
Texas AG tells RadioShack not to short-change consumers
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a motion requesting that U.S. -
Texas voter ID law not a poll tax but has discriminatory effect, Fifth Circuit finds
A law requiring voters to present a government-issued photo identification card at the voting booth is not a poll tax but does have a discriminatory effect, the U.S. -
Paxton indicted on security fraud charges, Democratic PAC calls Texas AG ‘greedy’
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of security fraud – a development that has one Democratic PAC calling the Republican greedy. -
Texas AG urges EPA to extend effective date of new water rule
On July 30 Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a collation of states urging the Environmental Protection Agency to push back the start date of its new rule governing all U.S. waters. -
Judge declines to dismiss Wal-Mart's suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban
A federal judge has allowed Wal-Mart and the state of Texas to slow down discovery in a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state. In May, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission filed a motion to dismiss the suit. -
Texas AG Office investigating Planned Parenthood video over selling of baby parts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office has launched an investigation into Planned Parenthood following the publication of a video showing an official discussing the sale of baby body parts. The announcement came July 15, a day after anti-abortion activists released the video of Dr. Deborah Nucatola, PP’s senior director of medical services, discussing the value of aborted fetuses over lunch with activists posing as buyers for a biologics company. -
Texas AG says RadioShack gift cardholders need voice in bankruptcy case
Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sued RadioShack over $43 million in unused gift cards, says buyers of those cards need a voice in the bankruptcy proceedings, according to a July 14 press release. In response to RadioShack’s motion to dismiss, Paxton said, “customers have the right to be provided notice of the bankruptcy case and should be given instructions to file a claim for their unredeemed gift cards.” “We have asked the bankruptcy judge to determine that these consumers are entitled to -
Chamber of commerce entities are not governmental bodies, Texas SC opines
Private entities operating like a chamber of commerce are not government bodies and therefore are not subject to the Public Information Act, even if they receive public funding, the Texas Supreme Court opined June 26. -
Texas politicians react to SCOTUS ruling legalizing gay marriage
On June 26 the U.S. -
Abbott, Paxton applaud pastor protection bill
By DAVID YATES On Thursday, June 11 Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Pastor Protection Act, saying the bill ensures Texas clergy members cannot be forced to violate their religious beliefs. -
Abbott, Paxton applaud pastor protection bill
On Thursday, June 11 Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Pastor Protection Act, saying the bill ensures Texas clergy members cannot be forced to violate their religious beliefs. -
THEIR VIEW: Texas AG: Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
By ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON On June 21, children across Texas will celebrate their fathers and thank them for a job well done. -
Texas-led collation gains amnesty win, Obama’s motion to stay denied
By DAVID YATES On Tuesday, May 26, the U.S.
