Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, out of concern over the release of confidential and privileged information belonging to the Office of the Attorney General, today sent a Cease and Desist letter to John W. Owens of Houston. The letter identifies at least six violations of conduct that Mr. Owens may have committed by divulging confidential and privileged information.
“Current and former Assistant Attorneys General have a duty to follow all rules related to the practice of law in the state of Texas,” said First Assistant Attorney General Jeff Mateer. “While everyone has First Amendment rights to free speech, the law strictly prohibits attorneys from releasing confidential and privileged information.”
The letter notifies Mr. Owens of his breach of various legal obligations and demands immediate compliance with all applicable state laws and rules of conduct.
To view the letter, please visit: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/epress/060316Owens.pdf