TX OAG News

Paxton Defends SB 10, Ten Commandments Displayed in Texas Classrooms

Attorney General Ken Paxton's office successfully defended Senate Bill 10 before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit after securing an initial hearing en banc. The Fifth Circuit has held that SB 10 will be in effect, meaning the Ten Commandments will be posted in classrooms across Texas public schools. AG Paxton characterized the ruling as a major victory for Texas and its moral values.

Paxton Sues Kratom Retailers Over 50x Legal 7-OH Limit

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a civil lawsuit against Pure Leaf Kratom, LLC and Outcast Distribution, LLC, two California-based online retailers, for deceptively marketing and selling synthetic and adulterated Kratom products containing up to 96% 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is nearly fifty times the legal 2% limit under the Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act. Laboratory testing confirmed multiple products shipped into Texas contained 7-OH levels ranging from 86% to 96% of total alkaloid content, despite the defendants' website claims that they did not ship synthetic products or products exceeding 2% 7-OH to Texas. This lawsuit is part of a broader initiative to enforce the 2023 Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act.

Texas AG Investigates Streaming Platform Payola Schemes

The Texas Attorney General has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music as part of an investigation into alleged payola schemes—undisclosed payments to boost playlist placement and algorithmic recommendations. The investigation will examine whether streaming services entered into undisclosed financial arrangements with record labels, promoters, or third parties in violation of Texas law. Music streaming platforms should review their financial arrangements with record labels, promoters, and third parties for compliance with Texas consumer protection standards.