AG Paxton’s Child Exploitation Unit Arrests Waco Teacher for Possession of Child Pornography
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Child Exploitation Unit (CEU) of his office arrested Waco Independent School District teacher Jeremy Luke Adler, 37, of Woodway, on one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a third-degree felony.
AG Paxton’s Child Exploitation Unit Arrests Travis County Man for Online Solicitation of a Minor
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today that the Child Exploitation Unit (CEU) of his office arrested 30-year-old Alberto Vazquez, of Austin, on one count of Online Solicitation of a Minor, a second-degree felony.
AG Paxton Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Trump Administration’s Plan to Phase Out DACA
“Texas has successfully argued at all levels of the federal judiciary that the federal executive branch lacks the power to unilaterally grant lawful presence to unlawfully present aliens” Attorney General Paxton said. “Left intact, DACA would set a dangerous precedent by giving the executive branch sweeping authority to circumvent Congress and change our nation's immigration laws. Today, consistent with the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers, Congress has an opportunity to act.”
AG Paxton Files Multi-State Brief to Prevent Federal Overreach
“We're asking the 11th Circuit to uphold the lower court's ruling and prevent overreach by the federal government,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Congress had every reason to believe that federal enforcement of the ADA against the states themselves was not necessary because every state in the union has a history of protecting disabled citizens from discrimination that pre-dates the ADA. Title II of the ADA provides legal recourse to any person alleging discrimination under the law, and that in itself serves as a substantial enforcement procedure.”
AG Paxton Releases Statement on President Trump’s Nomination of Texas Deputy Solicitor General J. Campbell Barker to U.S. District Court in Tyler
“I proudly support Cam Barker as President Trump's nominee to fill one of the vacant judgeships in the Eastern District of Texas,” Attorney General Paxton said. “During his career with the DOJ, in private practice, and as deputy solicitor general in my office, Barker has established a proven record of excellence and professionalism. His fidelity to the rule of law and the Constitution will make him a first-rate federal judge.”
AG Paxton Files Appeal Opposing Today’s Foster Care Ruling
“Texas has a solemn responsibility to care for children removed from their homes due to neglect and abuse of all kinds, and last year the Legislature approved landmark changes in the foster care system. When unelected judges improperly assume control of state institutions, Texas officials cannot make the policy they've been entrusted to make,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The judge and special masters acted outside of their legal authority and ordered a plan that is both incomplete and impractical. We are asking the Fifth Circuit to correct this error.”
AG Paxton Commends President Trump for Protecting the Unborn
"Nearing a year in office, President Trump has already taken significant steps to roll back the radical abortion polices of the Obama-era, protect the innocent lives of the unborn, and preserve religious liberties,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The president's pro-life accomplishments embolden all of us in Texas who believe that every human life, including every baby waiting to be born, is sacred, unique and worthy of protection.”
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Business that Caused Bastrop Complex Fire
“Six years after the tragic fire, the Bastrop State Park is still living with the consequences of blatant neglect, and wildlife has decreased dramatically,” Attorney General Paxton said. “My office will not stand by and allow the party who could have prevented this destruction to shirk responsibility.”
AG Paxton Issues Statement on Today’s Foster Care Ruling
“The Legislature approved and Governor Abbott signed landmark legislation last year to fund improvements in Texas' foster care system. Unfunded and unrealistic mandates ordered by an unelected federal judge are misguided. We will immediately appeal this unfortunate decision.”
AG Paxton Unveils New Training Video to Mobilize Texans in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
“This remarkable training video represents my deep conviction to inform, educate and empower Texans to prevent, recognize and report human trafficking,” Attorney General Paxton said. “‘Be the One in the Fight Against Human Trafficking' was created to enlist citizens from every walk of life to help Texas in its nationwide leadership role to combat and ultimately eliminate this horrific and dehumanizing crime.”