988, The New Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will still remain available by calling 1-800-273-8255, but experts say the new three-digit code will be easier to remember during mental health emergencies.
“Systemic failures” in Uvalde shooting
In total, 376 law enforcement officers descended upon the school, according to the most extensive account of the shooting to date.
Paxton Sues Biden Admin Over Its Efforts to Force Abortions in Texas
Paxton filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding their use of the EMTALA to require hospitals to perform abortions.
Smog Levels in Texas Rise During Heat Wave
State officials are pushing back on ozone pollution controls proposed by the EPA, arguing such rules would compromise the electric grid.
Texans Asked to Conserve Energy to Protect the Power Grid
Texans have been asked to turn up their thermostats and avoid using large appliances from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The power grid operator said it does not expect rolling blackouts.
Video Shows Texas Law Enforcement’s Long Wait to Confront School Shooter
Elected officials and law enforcement leaders criticized the leak of the video that was supposed to first be shown to victims’ families.
AG Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Alabama Law Prohibiting “Transgender” Procedures on Children
Paxton joined an amicus brief supporting Alabama’s appeal of the district court’s injunction of the state’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.
Paxton Joins Coalition to Protect Students’ Religious Liberty
Paxton joined a multistate coalition in support of religious liberty in Fellowship of Christian Athletes v. San Jose Unified School District, in the San Francisco-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In this case, the FCA allows all students to attend meetings, but requires leadership to affirm statements of faith, which includes traditional views on marriage.
Mayor Disputes Report That Police Missed Opportunity to Shoot Uvalde Gunman
Mayor Don McLaughlin refuted a recent report that said a Uvalde officer passed up a chance to shoot the gunman at Robb Elementary. The officer never saw the gunman, he said.
Court Decision Threatening Religious Liberty
Paxton joined an Oklahoma-led multistate amicus brief urging an en banc rehearing of a decision by the Denver-based U.S.
Aging Pipes in Texas Cities are Getting More Fragile
Aging water systems threaten water supply and quality — and for many small towns across the state, they won’t be cheap to repair.
AG Paxton Sends Letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Baby Formula Shortage
AG Paxton sent a multi-state letter to the FTC regarding the ongoing baby formula supply issues throughout the U.S.
Uvalde Shooting Victims Aren’t Getting Compensated
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to remove the Uvalde County district attorney from overseeing the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center.
Texans Face Skyrocketing Home Energy Bills
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled.
AG Paxton Disappointed with SCOTUS Decision to Let Biden Admin Abandon Remain-in-Mexico Program
Paxton Disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court’s narrow decision to reverse lower-court wins against the Biden Administration on the MPP, also known as the Remain-in-Mexico Program.
Higher Ed lost 75,000 Students From 2019-21 in Texas
“The Great Student Resignation,” a live conversation with educators happening at noon Central on June 30 at Odessa College.
AG Paxton Celebrates SCOTUS Victory: Biden Environmental Regs Not Unlimited
The U.S. Supreme Court just delivered Texas, several allied states, and millions of Americans and businesses a significant victory for energy independence, efficiency, and economy.
AG Launches Investigation Into Walmart for Potentially Deceiving Texans About Opioids
Paxton issued a CID to Walmart for potential violations of the Texas DTPA relating to the promotion, sale, dispensing, and distribution of prescription opioids.
Religious Liberty Win at the U.S. Supreme Court
Paxton celebrated a major win for religious liberty as the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Joseph Kennedy’s claim against a school district that fired him for engaging in public prayer after football games.
Attorney General Paxton Urges Feds to Investigate Violence Against Pro-Life Groups
Paxton joined a comment letter led by Ohio, addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging him to investigate the barrage of threats and attacks made against pro-life judges and pro-life organizations.