Texas Attorney General

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton may have violated election law by voting at an address where he did not live in six elections over two years, despite warning voters against misrepresenting residence on election records.

AstraZeneca agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims that the company paid kickbacks through a free network of nurses and insurance support services to boost prescriptions in Texas Medicaid. The state alleged these actions led to unauthorized reimbursements under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general from Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), accusing it of misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of pediatric gender-affirming treatments. WPATH responded by alleging the FTC is retaliating against its First Amendment-protected speech and overstepping its jurisdiction. A prior court ruling blocked the FTC from obtaining documents, citing potential retaliation.

The Texas Attorney General is investigating energy drinks. The American Diabetes Association's annual conference is starting in New Orleans, with STAT providing coverage through its newsletters.

A Texas 'detransition clinic' will provide surgery, counseling, and fertility treatment as part of a settlement between the state's attorney general and a major pediatric hospital. Medical experts have raised questions about the clinic's purpose.

Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico announced his campaign raised over $3 million in 24 hours following the GOP runoff victory of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn. The fundraising surge was attributed to grassroots support from across Texas.

Trump nominee criticizes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over alleged affair, highlighting his nonchalant attitude toward the scandal. The article references Paxton's 'love nest' with a mistress and his 'Margaritaville mode' demeanor as he navigates the controversy.

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon predicted that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will defeat state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the race to replace Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), but warned the GOP nominee faces a challenging uphill battle. Bannon expressed uncertainty about Texas voters' readiness to support the outcome.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune had a productive phone call with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following Paxton's primary victory over Sen. John Cornyn. The GOP establishment is beginning to reconcile with Paxton, a candidate they previously invested in defeating.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face state Rep. James Talarico in the 2026 midterms after a Republican runoff election where Talarico accused Paxton of being the 'most corrupt politician in America.' The runoff followed a tense race against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Senate Republicans' campaign arm, the NRSC, deleted posts criticizing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he won the GOP Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn. The deleted content included a 2025 statement from Paxton's estranged wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton.

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat. South Carolina lawmakers rejected a Trump-backed redistricting plan. Donald Trump's inconsistent diplomatic approach toward Iran continues.

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the runoff election for Texas Attorney General. The race was a key contest in Texas politics, with Middleton securing victory in a competitive race. The result marks a significant shift in the state's legal leadership.

Republican state senator Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy in the Texas attorney general GOP runoff, winning the nomination to succeed Ken Paxton. The race, framed as a test of MAGA loyalty, featured intense attacks over conservative credentials and experience, with Middleton spending $17 million of his own money while Roy highlighted his legal background. Trump remained neutral, and Middleton will likely face Democrat Nathan Johnson in the general election.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is projected to win the Republican Senate runoff election, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton during the primary race.

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) is projected to win the GOP primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) for the attorney general nomination. The race, lacking a Trump endorsement, focused on GOP loyalty but ended without a decisive endorsement influence.

Texas Republicans nominated controversial Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn in a costly primary. The race, endorsed by President Trump, exceeded $100 million in expenses, highlighting internal GOP divisions.

Retiring Rep. Chip Roy faces state Sen. Mayes Middleton in the GOP runoff for Texas Attorney General, while Democrats Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson compete for their party's nomination. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT for the primary runoffs leading into the November general election.

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is seeking support from President Trump ahead of the May 26 Republican primary runoff for the Senate seat. Trump has shown preference for Paxton over an incumbent in the race.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's estranged wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, did not endorse any candidate in the Republican Senate primary but supported other state race candidates. She urged voters to back Mayes Middleton, a state Senate colleague.

The Republican race for Texas Attorney General intensified as Chip Roy raised over $8 million and launched attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator. The contest has become both heated and costly in its final weeks.

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has a history of winning primary elections and critical runoffs. The article mentions his recent campaign stop in Victoria, Texas.

Sen. John Cornyn faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a pivotal Senate GOP runoff, testing Trump's influence in Republican primaries. Trump's endorsement of Paxton highlights ongoing tensions within the GOP, while other key races include Chip Roy's attorney general bid and House contests.

President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, in a social media post, praising him as 'probably the best in the Country' and emphasizing his loyalty. Trump claimed Paxton 'WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!' and criticized Democrats as 'Dumocrats'.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) distinguished his relationship with President Trump from that of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who lost Republican primaries to Trump-endorsed candidates. Cornyn stated he does not believe Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General...

Texas Attorney General has sued Meta, alleging that WhatsApp does not actually provide end-to-end encryption despite the company's claims since 2016. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously testified under oath to Congress that WhatsApp messages are fully encrypted and not visible to Facebook systems. The lawsuit challenges Meta's long-standing promises about WhatsApp's encryption capabilities.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered TexAM, a Muslim university in Texas, to shut down for operating degree programs without proper state approval. The AG alleges the institution repeatedly violated Texas law and misrepresented its authority to grant degrees, potentially deceiving students about its legitimacy.

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, is accused by lawyers of forum shopping by filing lawsuits in counties with tenuous connections to the cases. ProPublica and The Texas Tribune identified at least 30 such lawsuits filed over nine years, contradicting Paxton's previous advocacy to limit forum shopping practices.

Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in a Texas Senate GOP runoff election. The endorsement was made public as Trump continues to influence Republican primary races. Paxton, serving as Texas Attorney General, received Trump's backing during a competitive runoff.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Texas American Muslim University, alleging the institution misled prospective students. The legal action represents another enforcement action by the state's top law enforcement official.

Texas Children's Hospital agreed to stop administering puberty blockers to children and pay $10 million in penalties after a probe by the US Department of Justice and the state of Texas. The hospital will also open a 'detransition clinic' to provide medical care to patients who underwent gender-transition procedures. The settlement includes the firing of five doctors who performed gender transition surgeries on children.

The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the streaming service collects user data without consent, with a particular focus on children's accounts. The case claims that Netflix's practices are unlawful and violate users' privacy rights. The lawsuit seeks to hold Netflix accountable for its data collection practices.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Dallas over insufficient police funding, citing a voter-approved charter requirement. Art Martinez de Vara, a Houston-based attorney and mayor of Von Ormy, Texas, played a key role in drafting the contested charter changes through his work with Dallas HERO, a nonprofit advocating limited government.

Lululemon is under investigation by the Texas attorney general over claims its yoga pants and clothing may contain toxic 'forever chemicals'. The company asserts it stopped using these substances years ago.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Lululemon, alleging the company's products contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals'. The probe centers on potential health risks associated with these persistent pollutants.