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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.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Music Streaming Platforms Over Alleged Payola

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music over alleged payola schemes. The investigation examines whether streaming services entered into undisclosed financial arrangements with record labels, promoters, or third parties to boost visibility, playlist placement, or recommendation rankings in violation of Texas law. Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) have been issued to the platforms as part of the investigation.

Texas AG Paxton Sues California Kratom Retailers Over 96% 7-OH Levels

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Pure Leaf Kratom, LLC and Outcast Distribution, LLC (both 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 2% legal limit under the Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act (2023). Laboratory testing confirmed multiple products shipped to Texans contained 7-OH levels ranging from 86% to 96% of total alkaloid content, despite the defendants' website claims that they do not ship products exceeding 2% 7-OH to Texas. The lawsuit follows a prior Temporary Injunction against North Texas retailer Smokey's Paradise in Midlothian, Texas.

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.

Paxton Sues ActBlue, $16B Platform, Donation Fraud

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue, a political fundraising platform that has processed over $16 billion since 2004, alleging the platform deceived consumers about its donor vetting safeguards and allowed fraudulent and potentially foreign donations. Investigators from the Office of the Attorney General found that ActBlue continues to accept gift card and prepaid debit card donations despite public representations that it had ceased the practice, creating a substantial risk of impermissible contributions.