AG Paxton: Texas Reaches $50 Million Partial Settlement with Volkswagen
“For years, Volkswagen intentionally mislead consumers about the environmental and performance qualities of the vehicles they sold in Texas,” said General Ken Paxton. “When companies willfully violate the public’s trust, we will hold these entities responsible. This settlement will both compensate the victims of Volkswagen’s fraud and punish the company enough to deter future fraud.”
District Court Upholds the Sanctity of Attorney-Client Confidentiality
“Today is a victory for the preservation of the sanctity of attorney-client confidentiality. Every American knows that when they talk to a lawyer, their conversation is confidential. That confidentiality has been the cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship since before our nation’s founding. If information confidentially given to one’s attorney is also accessible by the federal government, it would damage the very foundation of our system of justice.”
Texas Attorney General Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
“HB2 was an effort to improve minimum safety standards and ensure capable care for Texas women. It’s exceedingly unfortunate that the court has taken the ability to protect women’s health out of the hands of Texas citizens and their duly-elected representatives.”
Texas Attorney General Halts Unlawful and Deceptive Conduct at Texas Law Firm
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has secured an Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction against a former immigration attorney, Paul A. Esquivel, his former associate attorney, Juan Carlos Penaflor, and former office manager, Olvia Martinez.
Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Texas’s Sovereign Power: Hazlewood Act is Constitutional
“Texas passed the Hazlewood Act in 1923 to ensure the continued success of Texas military veterans who honorably served the United States,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “Education is vital in their transition back to civilian life and today’s ruling allows Texas to exercise its sovereign right to encourage Texas students to finish high school, volunteer for military service, and bring their skills back to Texas to pursue higher education. As the Court agreed, the State clearly has a rational basis for the qualifications set forth in the Hazlewood Act. This win is an affirmation of the Texas Legislature’s authority to establish State policy, as well as a win for taxpayers and veterans.”
U.S. Supreme Court leaves Fifth Circuit Ruling in Place: President Obama’s Immigration Action is Unlawful
“Today’s decision keeps in place what we have maintained from the very start: one person, even a president, cannot unilaterally change the law. This is a major setback to President Obama’s attempts to expand executive power, and a victory for those who believe in the separation of powers and the rule of law.”
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees with University of Texas’s Affirmative Action Policy
“Less than 10 years ago, the Supreme Court said that ”˜[t]he way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.’ Sadly, the Court today has departed from that guiding principle,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “The University of Texas is one of the finest educational institutions in the world. The opportunities it offers should be available to all students based on their merit, not the color of their skin.”
Texas E‑book Purchasers to Receive Over $33 Million from Apple Price-Fixing Victory
“This is the final chapter in this long-fought litigation with Texas leading the pursuit of justice for consumers across the country,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “The investigation began over six years ago, and our Antitrust Section continues to maintain its commitment throughout this case: corporations that violate the laws to increase their own profits at the expense of the people of Texas will be held responsible.”
Court Unanimously Rules for Texas in Southwest Royalties
“I am pleased that the Texas Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the law is clear and that Southwest Royalties does not qualify for a tax exemption. The Comptroller is faithfully executing the law and treating taxpayers fairly, in accordance with the wishes of the Texas Legislature. Bottom line: we saved the State, and taxpayers across the State, over $4 billion.”
Attorney General Paxton Obtains Court Order Halting Sales of Dangerous Synthetic Drugs at Houston Smoke Shop
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping Good Timez Boutique & Smoke Shop, its owners, and landlord from selling dangerous and highly-addictive synthetic drugs to youth in the Houston area.