RECENT NEWS
AG Paxton’s Office, FTC Team Up to Stop Scams Against Small Businesses
Monday, June 18, 2018 – Austin
“My office is proud to partner with the FTC in Operation Main Street,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Small businesses in Texas and across the nation are the cornerstone of the economy and deserve to be treated honestly and fairly. Our Consumer Protection Division will continue to crack down on scam artists who take advantage of small businesses through fraud and deception.”
Monday, June 18, 2018 – Austin
“My office is proud to partner with the FTC in Operation Main Street,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Small businesses in Texas and across the nation are the cornerstone of the economy and deserve to be treated honestly and fairly. Our Consumer Protection Division will continue to crack down on scam artists who take advantage of small businesses through fraud and deception.”
AG Paxton Issues Statement Supporting a Dismissal of New York City’s Job Killing Climate Change Lawsuit
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – Austin
Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued the following statement on today’s hearing in the Southern District of New York and the request to dismiss New York City's frivolous tort lawsuit against several energy companies.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – Austin
Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued the following statement on today’s hearing in the Southern District of New York and the request to dismiss New York City's frivolous tort lawsuit against several energy companies.
AG Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Named Best in the Nation
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – Austin
“Medicaid fraud drives up the cost of health care for all of us and steals from taxpayer-funded programs that help Texans receive medical care,” Attorney General Paxton said. “All Texans should be proud that they have the best Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the country working for them. My office will continue to crack down on anyone who schemes to evade the law and profit from defrauding the Medicaid program.”
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – Austin
“Medicaid fraud drives up the cost of health care for all of us and steals from taxpayer-funded programs that help Texans receive medical care,” Attorney General Paxton said. “All Texans should be proud that they have the best Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the country working for them. My office will continue to crack down on anyone who schemes to evade the law and profit from defrauding the Medicaid program.”
AG Paxton’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit Reaches New Milestone with 10,000 Total Arrests
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – Austin
“This major milestone is a testament to our Fugitive Apprehension Unit’s hard work and dedication. These courageous law enforcement officers have successfully arrested 10,000 fugitives and provided invaluable protection for Texans,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I am proud of the bravery and valor they demonstrate every day while keeping Texas strong, safe and just.”
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – Austin
“This major milestone is a testament to our Fugitive Apprehension Unit’s hard work and dedication. These courageous law enforcement officers have successfully arrested 10,000 fugitives and provided invaluable protection for Texans,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I am proud of the bravery and valor they demonstrate every day while keeping Texas strong, safe and just.”
AG Paxton Applauds SCOTUS Decision Protecting the Unborn
Monday, June 4, 2018 – Austin
“The Supreme Court made the right decision to vacate the D.C. Circuit’s ruling creating a right to abortion for anyone who enters the U.S. illegally,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The previous ruling not only cost a life, but could have paved the way for extending American citizens’ rights to all unlawfully-present aliens with no substantial connection to this country. Texas will not become a sanctuary state for abortions, and will continue the fight to protect and promote fetal life.”
Monday, June 4, 2018 – Austin
“The Supreme Court made the right decision to vacate the D.C. Circuit’s ruling creating a right to abortion for anyone who enters the U.S. illegally,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The previous ruling not only cost a life, but could have paved the way for extending American citizens’ rights to all unlawfully-present aliens with no substantial connection to this country. Texas will not become a sanctuary state for abortions, and will continue the fight to protect and promote fetal life.”