Paxton Sues Biden Over New Rule that Increases Burden on American Taxpayers From Illegal Immigration
Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit today to stop the Biden Administration from ignoring a federal immigration law, known as the public-charge rule, that prevents illegal aliens from residing in the country if they are likely to rely on taxpayer-funded programs.
Paxton Supports Florida Law that Protects Young Children From Being Taught Inappropriate Sexual Content
Attorney General Paxton filed a multistate amicus brief before a Tallahassee, Florida-based federal district court in support of Florida law H.B. 1557, which protects students who are in the 3rd grade and below from being exposed to instruction on inappropriate subjects, such as so-called sexual orientation and gender identity.
Paxton Enters Into $43 Million Settlement With JUUL to Hold It Accountable for Deceptive Trade Practices
Attorney General Paxton has announced the entry of a $43.3 million dollar settlement against JUUL Labs in Texas state court.
Paxton Joins Coalition to Prevent Corporate Activists at Vanguard from Raising the Costs of Energy
Attorney General Paxton has joined a Utah- and Indiana-led motion to intervene into a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) proceeding to prevent the investment fund management company Vanguard from exerting too much power over publicly-traded utilities.
Paxton Announces Multistate Settlement with CarMax Over the Disclosure of Safety Recalls
Attorney General Paxton has announced a nationwide multistate settlement for $1 million with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. after CarMax advertised that it performed thorough inspections and reconditioning but failed to check and disclose to consumers whether the vehicles were subject to open safety recalls.
Paxton Urges SCOTUS to Allow States to Hold Big Tech Companies Accountable When Illegal Activity Occurs
Attorney General Paxton has filed a merits-stage amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Gonzalez v. Google (Case No. 21-1333) and narrow the scope of Section 230 protections for “publishers.”
Paxton Demands that Apple and Google Raise TikTok’s Maturity Rating on Application Store Sites
Attorney General Paxton has joined a pair of Montana-led letters sent to Apple and Google demanding that the Big Tech companies increase the maturity rating of TikTok in their application stores.
Paxton’s Criminal Prosecution Division Puts Child Abuser Behind Bars
Attorney General Paxton’s Criminal Prosecution Division secured a seven-year prison sentence for a Texarkana man who committed child abuse in Bowie County, Texas.
Paxton Applauds Criminal Appeals Court Decision that Helps Ensure Operation Lone Star Arrestees Face Justice
Attorney General Paxton has announced his support for a recent Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision that will help ensure the prosecution of illegal aliens who attempt to enter Texas unlawfully.
Paxton Wins Legal Battle Against Twitter in Fight for Free Speech and Transparency
Attorney General Paxton has defeated Twitter in court once again after the San Francisco-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit refused to reconsider its decision throwing out Twitter’s lawsuit against Attorney General Paxton.