TX Attorney General News Releases

Texas AG Sues TP-Link for CCP Device Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TP-Link Systems Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers about the privacy and security of its networking devices, and for allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to American devices. This lawsuit is the first in a series of actions against companies affiliated with Communist China.

Texas AG Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Election Integrity Advisory

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an email tipline for the public to report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. The advisory clarifies aspects of election law and emphasizes the risks posed by noncitizen voting and partisan efforts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

Texas AG Investigates School Districts for Facilitating Protests

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three independent school districts (North East, Dallas, and Manor ISDs) for allegedly facilitating student protests against immigration enforcement and failing to ensure student safety. The AG's office is demanding information on district policies and communications related to the protests.

Texas AG Sues MUD Board for Illegal Development Support

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Double R Municipal Utility District (MUD) and its officers for alleged illegal actions to support a real estate development and evade state oversight. The lawsuit seeks to remove the board members, invalidate the annexation, and hold them accountable for unlawful conduct.

Texas AG Sues Cord Blood Registry for Deceptive Practices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against CBR Systems Inc. for allegedly exploiting new parents through deceptive sales practices related to cord blood banking. The suit seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of consumer protection laws.

Texas AG Sues Dallas Officials Over Police Funding

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas and its officials for allegedly violating a voter-approved measure (Proposition U) that mandates increased police funding. The lawsuit claims Dallas improperly calculated excess revenue, leading to underfunding of the Dallas Police Department and failure to conduct required compensation surveys.

Texas Election Integrity Act - Ban on Ballot Harvesting Upheld

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas's ban on paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court's decision. This ruling allows the state to enforce provisions of the Texas Election Integrity Act that criminalize compensated vote delivery services, aiming to prevent fraud and coercion.

Texas AG Investigates Firetruck Manufacturers for Anticompetitive Scheme

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into firetruck manufacturers REV Group, Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer Group for alleged anticompetitive conduct. The investigation follows complaints of dramatic price increases and delivery delays impacting Texas municipalities and fire departments.

Texas AG Intervenes in Support of Dr. Bowden Against Medical Board

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a case supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden against the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The AG's office is challenging a TMB administrative penalty and public reprimand issued to Dr. Bowden concerning her prescription of Ivermectin.

Texas AG Investigates Blue Cross, Conduent Data Breach

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC regarding a data breach affecting approximately four million Texans. The investigation focuses on the security of protected health information accessed by a third party.