Texas teens will now need their parents’ permission to get birth control at federally funded clinics, following a court ruling late last month.
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Judicial Branch Expansion Among New Texas Laws
Some laws passed in 2021 are just now taking effect.
Did Google Misuse Section 230?
The amicus brief speaks to the limited nature of States’ ability to rectify damages stemming from internet companies breaking the law.
A Year in Photos
Texas photographers captured a historical year of challenges and resilience.
Year in Review: Looking Back at the State of Texas
As you get ready for 2023, check out these memorable articles published in 2022.
Federal Court Ruling - Birth Control Without Parental Permission for Texas Teens
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a former religious liberty lawyer, found that a federal program that gives teens access to birth control denies a parent “a fundamental right to control and direct the upbringing of his minor children.”
$168M for Texas in Opioid Agreement with Walmart
This agreement is the latest opioid settlement that Attorney General Paxton has negotiated for Texas.
Two-Year Anniversary of the Disappearance of Jason Landry
Mr. Landry’s abandoned vehicle was discovered in the early morning hours of December 14, 2020.
Medical Response Further Delayed Care for Uvalde Victims
Previously unreleased video, audio and interviews show for the first time how the medical response faltered after police finally confronted the Robb Elementary shooter.
Settlement with iHeartMedia for Broadcasting Deceptive Advertisements
Paxton worked on this settlement with the Attorneys General of California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, and Arizona.
Don’t Make it a Happy Holiday for Car Thieves
The risk of having your car or valuables stolen increases while shopping and traveling during the holidays.
Biden Administration Gives Up on Bathroom Law
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down two Biden Administration agency rules concerning “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
Bullock Museum Acquires Bobbie Nelson's Grand Piano
Nelson (1931 - 2022) was a life-long musician whose talent has been credited with elevating her younger brother, Willie Nelson's, numerous hits.
Texas Asks for More Time to Improve Broadband Access
Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.
Paxton Sue to Defend Religiously Affiliated Adoption Agencies
AG Paxton filed a lawsuit defending faith-based groups and the State of Texas from being forced to adopt political views that violate religious liberty.
Paxton Support Parents Defending Education
Paxton has joined a Montana-led amicus brief in the St. Louis-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit pushing back against woke school administrators who are encouraging students to “transition” without their parents’ knowledge or consent.
Secretary Scott Announces Departure from Office at End of Year
Secretary of State John Scott announced that he will resign from office at the end of the year to return to his private legal practice.
Paxton Leads Coalition to Push Back Against New EPA Standards
Paxton filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to halt the implementation of radical climate regulations promulgated by the Biden Administration’s EPA.
TX Methodist Churches Vote to Split Over Gay Marriage and Abortion
Those leaving are frustrated that the church has taken positions they feel are too liberal.
Paxton Sued to Stop Biden Admin from Releasing Violent Illegal Aliens into Communities
Lawyers from AG Ken Paxton’s office are representing Texas before the U.S. Supreme Court today concerning a case where Paxton sued to stop the Biden Administration from illegally refusing to enforce immigration laws.