AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has joined a Mississippi-led amicus brief supporting an injunction against a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) rule that allows veterans and certain beneficiaries to get elective, taxpayer-funded abortions. The brief has been filed with […]
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Public Libraries Encouraged to Take Part in Internet Speed Test from State Library
February is Texas Public Library Speed Test Month! Each year, TSLAC asks all public libraries in Texas to take the Texas Public Library Speed Test. The results are instrumental in determining the status of Internet access for our public libraries’ patrons and […]
Paxton Fights to Stop Large Outside Groups from Receiving More than Victims in Class Action Cases
Attorney General Paxton has joined two Montana-led cert-stage amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing against advocacy groups receiving large funds in settlement cases when the victims receive little or nothing. At issue are cy pres awards, which are awards often granted to non-class […]
On Face the Nation, Sen. Cruz Calls for Mark Swidan Release and Countering Chinese Espionage and Dependency
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on CBS News to discuss his ongoing efforts to secure the release of Mark Swidan, a Houston, Texas resident who has been unjustly detained […]
Western Governors University Announces Partnership with Veryable Inc.
Operators eligible for $2,500 scholarships Veryable Incorporated will sign a partnership agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an accredited, online nonprofit university to provide operators the opportunity to pursue multiple paths to higher education and professional development. As part of the partnership […]
Paxton Fights to Stop Large Outside Groups from Receiving More than Victims in Class Action Cases
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has joined two Montana-led cert-stage amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing against advocacy groups receiving large funds in settlement cases when the victims receive little or nothing. At issue are cy pres awards, which are awards often granted to non-class third-party advocacy organizations when courts decide that they can do more for a class than […]
Sen. Cruz Continues to Lead Fight Against Non-Citizen Voting in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a joint resolution pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) this week to fight a measure passed by the D.C. Council that would allow illegal aliens to vote in local D.C. elections. The legislation […]
Paxton Sends Letter to FDA Criticizing Unlawful Changes that Put Women and Unborn Children in Danger from Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Paxton has joined a multistate letter sent to Commissioner Califf of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) after the FDA made radical changes to its policy regarding specific abortion drugs. Previously, the FDA had imposed restrictions on certain abortion-inducing drugs, including […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks, Black History Month with Special Events Throughout February
After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new round of special community events this month. In February, state parks in North Texas, East Texas, Huntsville […]
Cruz, Cornyn Statements on Biden Nominee to Serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements about President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. Sen. Cruz said: “I was proud to work with John Cornyn and […]
