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Fight Back against Motor Vehicle Crimes
Many law enforcement agencies say criminals are targeting vehicles in neighborhoods and parking lots likely to contain weapons or credit cards, which are the top priority for quick money from burglary.
$17.5 Million Settlement with Home Depot Regarding Data Breach
The malware allowed the hackers to obtain the payment card information of customers who used self-checkout lanes at Home Depot stores throughout the U.S. between April 10, 2014 and Sept 13, 2014.
Fraudulent Investment Promoted Through Reddit
Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to stop a fraudulent scheme promoted through Reddit, a popular social media platform.
Fifth Circuit Upholds Decision to Defund Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood said it will continue to serve patients for now, since the order has not yet taken effect.
Enforcement Actions Against 15 Online Investment Scammers
Commissioner Announces Series of Sweeping Actions Against Fifteen Online Crypto, Forex and Binary Options Investment Scammers.
Paxton Joins 18-State Coalition to Protect Unborn Babies
The law also prohibits abortions once the baby’s heartbeat becomes detectable, a universal indicator of life.
Click it or Ticket
The annual Click It or Ticket Campaign reminds Texans to buckle up day and night, and every time they get in a vehicle.
Commissioner Brings New Action to Stop Family from Continuing Fraud
Despite the prior regulatory, civil and criminal actions, Brian and Kristi Alfaro didn’t stop. In April 2020 – while Brian Alfaro was under house arrest awaiting criminal sentencing - they allegedly began perpetrating a new securities scheme.
Child Support Division Sets New Record
Texas currently leads the nation in total child support collections - more than 27 other states and territories combined.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Obamacare
While the Supreme Court previously upheld the law in 2012 as a valid exercise of Congress’s taxing power, Congress changed the law in 2017 to eliminate its tax provision—so Obamacare is no longer justifiable as a tax.
Texas AG Joins Coalition of Businesses in Lawsuit Against El Paso Judge
The El Paso judge’s unlawful orders include shutting down all non-essential services for a two-week period, including in-person dining, gyms and salons. Attorney General Paxton issued a warning letter to Judge Samaniego.
AG Paxton Sues Google
The complaint explains that Google’s practices have harmed competition for search services and search advertising not only on mobile devices and personal computers but also on emerging search access points, such as voice assistants, smart speakers, automobiles, and Internet of Things devices.
Settlement Reached with Opioid Manufacturer
The trust will go toward abating the opioid crisis, including valid claims related to MNK’s role in the opioid crisis raised by non-governmental claimants.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars
Texas bars may offer on-premises services up to 50% of the total listed occupancy of the establishment.
Free Breast Cancer Screenings
In observance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for breast cancer.
$104 Million Federal Grant for Opioid Crisis
The Federal grant will expand access to treatment by combining FDA medications with counseling and behavioral therapies for treatment of opioid use disorders.
Texas Updates Mental Health Resource Website
This online resource is available for people seeking mental health and substance use disorder services, crisis hotline numbers, local mental health authorities, as well as information about common behavioral health conditions and social services from multiple government agencies.
Former Texas ITT Students to Receive $27 Million in Debt Relief Settlement
When the temporary credit became due, ITT pressured and coerced students into accepting high-interest loans from PEAKS, including threatening expulsion.
Essential Family Caregivers can now Visit Family in Long Term Care Facilities
HHSC is updating these rules after closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, consulting with the Department of State Health Services, and receiving feedback from families, providers and other stakeholders.