Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and the State Bar

Texas State Bar drops lawsuit over Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2020 election challenge
The ethics commission of the State Bar of Texas had sued Paxton for making dishonest claims of election fraud in a 2020 challenge to Biden's victory.
Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election
The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.
Texas panel drops ethics case against attorney general Paxton
An attorney discipline board has dropped its misconduct case against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after the state Supreme Court blocked related claims against one of his top deputies over their work on a failed lawsuit that challenged Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 U.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Offshore Drilling Ban as Presidency Ends
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over offshore drilling ban as Biden's term ends, citing overreach of executive power and threat to energy security.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 22 other states sue to halt planned federal methane fines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined by a 22-state coalition, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block the implementation of a methane emissions tax created under the Inflation Reduction Act.
State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton
The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.
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AG Ken Paxton Hails the Dawn of Trump's Second Term, Texas Readies to March in Lockstep with Trump Agenda
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praises the inauguration of President Trump for a second term, emphasizing border security ...
Texas one of 15 states to reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
Texas and 14 other states have secured a $7.4 billion settlement from the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma for their roles in creating the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma was the ...
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue." ...
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‘Hell, no’: Governor threatens Texas A&M president’s job after university sponsors trip to conference with DEI policy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was fired up on social media after Texas A&M University reportedly sponsored a trip to a ...
Texas developer at the center of attorney general’s impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge
The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican ...
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Texas State Employees Fired After Stealing Money from Public Assistance Programs
Seven employees were fired after accessing tens of thousands of Medicaid and food stamp accounts and stealing at least ...
Texas House tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party poised to end
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
Texas Gov. Abbott taps Mansur to serve as Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week announced his appointment of Paul E. Mansur for Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.