AG Paxton Issues Warning on Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today cautioned consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses for Halloween costuming or cosmetic reasons. The decorative lenses, also marketed as “costume,” “fashion” or “colored” lenses, pose potential serious risks to eye health, including infections and loss of vision.
AG Paxton’s Chief Information Officer Named Texas Public Sector CIO of the Year
“Rudy leads an outstanding team of dedicated and talented technology professionals who work tirelessly to assure that our agency’s systems are stable and secure, and that our 4,200 employees have the tools they need to serve the citizens of Texas,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I am thankful to Rudy for his outstanding service to our office, and I am pleased that he has been recognized by his peers for this top award.”
AG Paxton’s Child Exploitation Unit Helps Put 8 Child Predators Behind Bars
The Texas Attorney General’s Child Exploitation Unit and Fugitive Apprehension Unit collaborated with the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office to arrest eight child predators for Online Solicitation of a Minor, a second degree felony punishable by two to twenty years in prison.
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit against Operators of Happie Hippie Smoke Shop for Selling Illegal Synthetic Drugs
This is the eleventh synthetic cannabinoid lawsuit the Attorney General has filed to block the sale of synthetic drugs in Texas. Under state law, it is a crime to manufacture, deliver or possess a synthetic cannabinoid.
AG Paxton Calls Attention to Domestic Violence on #PurpleThursday
“This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to come together to raise awareness about such a critical issue confronting our society,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “Far too many families are impacted by this epidemic of violence that simply cannot be tolerated. I am incredibly proud of the many ways our agency works to help victims and survivors of domestic violence establish and maintain a life free from abuse.”
AG Paxton: Settlement Reached with Omnicare in Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that Texas, joined by other states and the federal government, has reached an agreement with Omnicare Inc. (Omnicare) to settle civil allegations that Omnicare conspired with Abbott Laboratories to increase overall utilization of Depakote””an anti-convulsant medication.
AG Paxton: Federal Court Reaffirms Nationwide Injunction Against the Obama Administration’s Illegal Guidance to Local Schools
“I am proud to lead a coalition of 13 states against the Obama Administration’s latest illegal federal overreach. The court’s reaffirmation of a nationwide injunction should send a clear message to the President that Texas won’t sit idly by as he continues to ignore the Constitution. The President cannot rewrite the laws enacted by the elected representatives of the people and then threaten to take away funding from schools to force them to fall in line.”
AG Paxton Intervenes in Lawsuit to Stop the City of Austin from Permitting City Employees to Work for a Union at Taxpayer Expense
“The city of Austin has abused its taxing power and with it the public trust,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The city is siphoning money that should go to vital emergency services and redirecting it towards a labor union’s political activity. It is a basic tenet of democratic government that tax money be oriented towards a common good. An agreement that enriches a private organization at the cost of Austin residents’ health and safety cannot be allowed to stand.”
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit to Halt Illegal Buck-a-Bag Fee in Brownsville
“No local government has the authority to violate Texas law just because it feels like it,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Clearly, Brownsville is raising taxes on its citizens through this unlawful bag fee. The rule of law must be upheld, and state law is clear ”“ bags may not be taxed.”
Victoria Child Support Office Moves to New Location
“We are open for business and excited about serving our customers at the new convenient location,” said Jill Sklar, managing attorney of the Victoria office. “We appreciate the opportunity to help area children receive child support they depend on to cover their basic needs.”