RECENT NEWS
Consumer Protection Division Chief Receives Award for Exceptional Contributions to Attorney Training and Education
Friday, June 22, 2018 – Austin
“Protecting consumers is an essential part of our mission, and I’m proud that Paul’s exceptional efforts to deter and halt deceptive practices have been recognized on a national level,” Attorney General Paxton said. “We thank NAAG for honoring Paul’s dedication to sharing his time, knowledge and expertise with attorneys across the nation. Paul is an invaluable leader in his field and well deserving of this recognition.”
Friday, June 22, 2018 – Austin
“Protecting consumers is an essential part of our mission, and I’m proud that Paul’s exceptional efforts to deter and halt deceptive practices have been recognized on a national level,” Attorney General Paxton said. “We thank NAAG for honoring Paul’s dedication to sharing his time, knowledge and expertise with attorneys across the nation. Paul is an invaluable leader in his field and well deserving of this recognition.”
AG Paxton Lauds SCOTX Decision Invalidating Illegal Bag Bans Statewide
Friday, June 22, 2018 – Austin
“I commend the Texas Supreme Court for upholding the principle that no one is exempted from the rule of law. This ruling sends the unambiguous message to all local jurisdictions in Texas that they do not get to simply ignore laws they don’t agree with,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Municipalities violate the law when they unlawfully pass the burden of solid waste management to citizens and retailers through illegal bag bans. I hope that Laredo, Austin, and any other jurisdictions that have enacted illegal bag bans will take note and voluntarily bring their ordinances into compliance with state law. Should they decline to do so, I expect the ruling will be used to invalidate any other illegal bag bans statewide.”
Friday, June 22, 2018 – Austin
“I commend the Texas Supreme Court for upholding the principle that no one is exempted from the rule of law. This ruling sends the unambiguous message to all local jurisdictions in Texas that they do not get to simply ignore laws they don’t agree with,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Municipalities violate the law when they unlawfully pass the burden of solid waste management to citizens and retailers through illegal bag bans. I hope that Laredo, Austin, and any other jurisdictions that have enacted illegal bag bans will take note and voluntarily bring their ordinances into compliance with state law. Should they decline to do so, I expect the ruling will be used to invalidate any other illegal bag bans statewide.”
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.”