Texas AG Demands Documents from Austin ISD Over Student Protest

Detected February 7th, 2026

Summary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded documents from Austin Independent School District (AISD) as part of an investigation into whether district officials knowingly allowed students to participate in protests against immigration enforcement. The AG's office will investigate the use of public funds and potential violations of law.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Austin ISD, demanding documents related to policies on student absences, campus security, and internal communications concerning student participation in protests against immigration enforcement. The investigation stems from reports that AISD officials were aware of and potentially facilitated students leaving campus during school hours to protest lawful immigration activities, with the AG's office specifically looking into the use of public funds and potential legal violations.

This action signals a potential legal challenge for AISD officials, particularly Superintendent Matias Segura, and requires the district to provide specific documentation to the Attorney General's office. The investigation implies potential consequences for the district if unlawful conduct or misuse of public funds is found, necessitating a review of current policies and practices regarding student conduct and off-campus activities during school hours.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded information from Austin Independent School District (“AISD”) after district officials knowingly allowed students to leave campus during the school day to participate in protests against lawful immigration enforcement activities.

On Friday, January 30, 2026, students from 14 different campuses walked out of their classrooms to protest ICE operations. Reports indicate that district personnel were aware of the planned walkouts and, in some instances, facilitated students’ departure from campus. In a letter sent to the AISD community that same day, Superintendent Matias Segura stated that AISD has no responsibility for keeping children on campus and disavowed any responsibility for these student protests.

“Parents expect our public schools to educate and keep their kids safe during the school day, not encourage them to attend a protest field trip designed to villainize brave law enforcement officials protecting our country,” said Attorney General Paxton. “These AISD officials are trying to impose their radical political agenda on the next generation by not only allowing them to skip class to protest lawful immigration enforcement activities, but worse yet—use tax dollars to do so. My office will investigate and work to put an immediate end to any unlawful conduct by the AISD superintendent and his staff.”

Attorney General Paxton has demanded that AISD hand over information regarding policies related to allowing students to leave campus, excused absence policies, security protocols of Austin ISD, and internal communications regarding the situation. The Office of the Attorney General will investigate the use of public funds and whether any laws were violated.