HOUSTON – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured justice as Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston man, was convicted on 15 counts of healthcare fraud for a massive pharmaceutical-compounding fraud scheme. Mokbel orchestrated the fraudulent billing of expensive […]
General News
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals on National Rural Health Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing National Rural Health Day today by recognizing work to support the state’s rural hospitals. Since its inception in September 2023, the HHSC Rural Hospital Finance and Coordination office has awarded […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Has Awarded More than $200 Million in Grants to Boost Law Enforcement Salaries, Hiring in Smaller Communities
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said his office has delivered about $225 million in financial assistance to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices as part of a grant program to help ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation of the […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive $3M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve Crimes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Harris County and the Houston Forensic Science Center were awarded federal grants totaling $3,264,269 to reduce the backlog of DNA testing and analysis to aid law enforcement efforts in investigating, prosecuting, […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Court to Prevent Jack Smith from Destroying Records Detailing Baseless Prosecution of President Trump After Paper Shredding Truck Seen Outside DOJ
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton urged a federal court to grant an emergency motion for a preservation motion to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from destroying any records concerning the baseless prosecution of President Donald Trump by Special Prosecutor […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Possible Conspiracy by Advertising Companies to Boycott Certain Social Media Platforms
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a civil investigative demand to the World Federation of Advertisers (“WFA”) as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential anticompetitive scheme to withhold advertising dollars from certain social media platforms. Attorney General […]
Hunters encouraged to participate in 33rd annual Texas Big Game Awards
With hunting season in full swing across Texas, hunters are reminded to participate in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA). Established in 1991, this free program is designed to promote big game hunting in Texas and encourage proactive habitat and […]
How to Prepare Your Car for the Winter Months
As winter approaches, it’s essential to prepare your car for the colder weather and harsher driving conditions. Freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and poor visibility can significantly impact your vehicle’s performance and your safety on the road. By taking a few […]
Hitting Black Friday Sales? Use Tap to Pay When Possible to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
AUSTIN – When you head out to the Black Friday sales with your credit card, remember to tap to pay or use a trusted payment app on a mobile phone when possible, instead of inserting your card into the payment pad […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses and prohibit police from enforcing Texas law. Earlier this month, the City of Dallas […]
