Attorney General Paxton Statement on North Carolina Lawsuit
“The people of the United States, through their representatives in Congress, enacted the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure, in part, that men and women are treated equally. Congress has not changed this law to mean that individuals may choose whether they want to be male or female for the purpose of public accommodations. One’s sex is a biological fact, not a state of mind, and this threat to North Carolina is the latest in a long series of efforts by an unaccountable federal executive branch. My office stands with Governor McCrory and the people of North Carolina regarding this unconstitutional form of federal overreach.”
Texas Attorney General Paxton Challenges DraftKings’s Lawsuit and Venue
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a response to DraftKings’s lawsuit that seeks to test the legality of paid daily fantasy sports in Texas. The attorney general’s filing contends that DraftKings’s lawsuit, filed in Dallas County civil court, improperly challenges the attorney general’s opinion issued in response to a legislative inquiry regarding the legality of online gaming. Furthermore, the attorney general’s motion asks the court to dismiss this case for lack of jurisdiction or determine Travis County as a proper venue.
Investigation Lands Six Men in Jail for Online Solicitation of Minors
“Six individuals have been arrested and no longer pose a threat to the children of Texas,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I am grateful for the individuals working in our Child Exploitation Unit and the dedicated law enforcement officials they work with to bring individuals like these to justice.”
AG Paxton Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Voter ID Ruling
“Texas enacted a common-sense law to provide simple protections to the integrity of our elections and the democratic process in our state,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “We appreciate the Supreme Court allowing the law to remain in effect at this time and look forward to defending the merits of our case in front of the entire Fifth Circuit next month.”
Attorney General Paxton Statement on Bernie Tiede Verdict
“Our office is on a mission to achieve justice for victims and families in Texas," Attorney General Paxton said. "Our prosecutors and staff work tirelessly for the people of Texas, and we thank the jury for their service and diligent work in ensuring a just verdict.”
Federal Judge Sides with City of Dallas over Banning Pornography Expo on City Property
“We are pleased with this ruling,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I was happy to join the Dallas Citizens Council in this effort that allows the city of Dallas to be a place where businesses can continue to flourish.”
Attorney General Paxton Warns of Disaster Scams Following Texas Floods
“Throughout the storms and floods of this week, we’ve witnessed the courage of our first responders and the generosity of neighbors coming together to help their fellow Texans, and our prayers remain with those whose lives have been altered or lost in these severe storms,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Unfortunately, people who have already been through so much also need to be wary of bad actors taking advantage of their circumstances. To that end, I’d like to caution everyone in any area affected by storms and flood to be extremely careful with people offering to help you rebuild or reconstruct.”
Texas AG Leads Fight Against Abuse of Power in Washington, D.C.
“Our lawsuit to stop President Obama’s illegal immigration policy is about a concept as old as the nation’s founding: that one person cannot unilaterally change the law,” Attorney General Paxton said. “If this blatant power-grab by President Obama is allowed to go unchecked, nothing would stop a future president from issuing an executive order dissolving the rights of gun owners in violation of the Second Amendment, nullifying the religious freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment, or abolishing any other dearly held rights.”
Attorney General Paxton Stands with Dallas Business Leaders against Pornography Convention
“It is vital that governmental entities have the ability to exclude sexually-oriented businesses from property that they own,” General Paxton said. “The City of Dallas, through its democratically-elected officials, has rightfully decided that its convention center should not be home to an event where obscenity and criminal activity occurs. A federal court should not overturn that decision by elected officials.”
Media Advisory: Pablo Lucio Vasquez scheduled for execution
Media Advisory: Pablo Lucio Vasquez scheduled for execution Pursuant to a court order by the 206th District Court of Hidalgo County, Pablo Lucio Vasquez is scheduled for execution after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.