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2,271 captured recordsJanuary 5, 2015–August 5, 2026

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  1. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates the Amer­i­can Acad­e­my of Pedi­atrics for Decep­tive­ly Pro­mot­ing Child­hood Vac­cines for Finan­cial Gain

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

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    Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) over concerns that the organization may be promoting and recommending childhood vaccines for financial gain.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates the Amer­i­can Acad­e­my of Pedi­atrics for Decep­tive­ly Pro­mot­ing Child­hood Vac­cines for Finan­cial Gain

    Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) over concerns that the organization may be promoting and recommending childhood vaccines for financial gain.

    “Parents deserve vaccine recommendations that are driven by science and the best interests of their children, not by financial gains or bribes from Big Pharma,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office will fight to protect kids’ health and uphold transparency in the medical industry alongside President Trump and Secretary Kennedy. If the American Academy of Pediatrics is giving medical guidance that is fueled by financial incentives, we will expose and put an end to this unlawful behavior.”

    August 5, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  2. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Final­izes His­toric Set­tle­ment with Texas Children’s Hos­pi­tal, Cre­at­ing First-Ever Detran­si­tion Clin­ic and Secur­ing Near­ly $10 Mil­lion for Texas

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic settlement agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital (“Texas Children’s”) has been fully executed.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Final­izes His­toric Set­tle­ment with Texas Children’s Hos­pi­tal, Cre­at­ing First-Ever Detran­si­tion Clin­ic and Secur­ing Near­ly $10 Mil­lion for Texas

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic settlement agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital (“Texas Children’s”) has been fully executed.

    In May, Attorney General Paxton secured the landmark settlement with Texas Children’s, which compels the creation of the country’s first-ever Detransition Clinic. It requires the hospital to pay $10 million to resolve claims brought under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act and the federal False Claims…

    “This historic settlement is a resounding defeat for the radical gender ideology that has preyed on Texas children under the guise of ‘care,’” said Attorney General Paxton. “Texas Children’s has agreed to pay millions back to Texas. The detransition clinic, which is the first of its kind, must open within months.…

    August 5, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  3. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Cold Case Unit’s Arrest of La Porte Man Who Mur­dered 16-Month-Old Child Over a Decade Ago

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit is announcing the arrest of Eric Johnson in connection with the 2012 homicide of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey. Johnson was taken into custody by La Porte Police Department officers after new investigative developments were uncovered by the OAG’s Cold Case Unit. Developments stemmed from the OAG’s “Texas Solves: Collaboration Workshop” held in May 2026.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Cold Case Unit’s Arrest of La Porte Man Who Mur­dered 16-Month-Old Child Over a Decade Ago

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit is announcing the arrest of Eric Johnson in connection with the 2012 homicide of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey. Johnson was taken into custody by La Porte Police Department officers after new investigative developments were uncovered by the OAG’s Cold Case Unit. Developments stemmed from the OAG’s “Texas Solves: Collaboration Workshop” held in May 2026.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit is announcing the arrest of Eric Johnson in connection with the 2012 homicide of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey. Johnson was taken into custody by La Porte Police Department officers after new investigative developments were uncovered by the OAG’s Cold Case…

    “My Cold Case Unit has secured the evidence needed to arrest Eric Johnson for the murder of 16-month-old baby Shawn McCloskey. My office worked closely with the La Porte PD to bring justice to the victim of such a heartbreaking and heinous violent crime,” said Attorney General Paxton. “We will continue to do everything we can to solve cold cases across the state.”

    August 3, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  4. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Major Food Man­u­fac­tur­ers Over Mis­lead­ing ​“Heart Healthy” Labeling

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

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    Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as “heart-healthy” even though the opposite is true.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Major Food Man­u­fac­tur­ers Over Mis­lead­ing ​“Heart Healthy” Labeling

    Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as “heart-healthy” even though the opposite is true.

    “I won’t allow corporations to slap a ‘heart healthy’ symbol on their food labels as an attempt to market seed oils and other chemical-filled foods as healthy,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I have seen that many products with this ‘heart healthy’ label can actually impair heart function. I am committed to Making America Healthy Again, and this is another piece of that broad effort to protect Texans' health and well-being.”

    August 3, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  5. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Pup­py Mill to Ensure Pup­pies Being Sold in Texas Receive Top-Tier Vet­eri­nary Care as Advertised

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lone Star Pups, LLC (“Lone Star Pups”) for misleading Texas consumers about the origin and veterinary care of the puppies it sells.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Pup­py Mill to Ensure Pup­pies Being Sold in Texas Receive Top-Tier Vet­eri­nary Care as Advertised

    Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lone Star Pups, LLC (“Lone Star Pups”) for misleading Texas consumers about the origin and veterinary care of the puppies it sells.

    Attorney General Paxton is investigating whether Lone Star Pups violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act ("DTPA"). As part of the investigation, the Office of the Attorney General has issued a Civil Investigative Demand ("CID") to the company seeking documents and information related to its business practices.

    “Purchasing a new puppy is an exciting moment for many Texas families, and that excitement should never be exploited by companies hiding the truth behind false promises and fine print,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Texans deserve honest information about their new family pets, the veterinary care they receive, and the promises that a company is actually willing to honor. My office will hold accountable any business that deceives Texas consumers.”

    July 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  6. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates South Texas Hos­pi­tals as Part of Wide-Sweep­ing Inves­ti­ga­tion into Poten­tial­ly Unlaw­ful Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two South Texas hospitals after Spanish-language billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border advertised childbirth services to expectant mothers in Mexico. The investigation is part of a sweeping investigation by the Office of the Attorney General into potentially unlawful birth tourism schemes.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates South Texas Hos­pi­tals as Part of Wide-Sweep­ing Inves­ti­ga­tion into Poten­tial­ly Unlaw­ful Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two South Texas hospitals after Spanish-language billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border advertised childbirth services to expectant mothers in Mexico. The investigation is part of a sweeping investigation by the Office of the Attorney General into potentially unlawful birth tourism schemes.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two South Texas hospitals after Spanish-language billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border advertised childbirth services to expectant mothers in Mexico. The investigation is part of a sweeping investigation by the Office of the Attorney General into potentially unlawful birth…

    “My office will investigate any suspected illegal birth tourism schemes in Texas, including the operations of two South Texas hospitals that appeared to advertise birth tourism on a billboard near the border,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office will continue to hold accountable any entity that knowingly facilitates fraud in our state.”

    July 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  7. Other executive actionOther explicit action

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Pro­tects Texas Oil and Gas Pro­duc­tion by Vacat­ing Biden-Era Rule That Unlaw­ful­ly List­ed the Dunes Sage­brush Lizard as Endangered

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement vacating and remanding the Biden Administration's listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered. This legal victory ends an unlawful rule that threatened Texas's oil and gas industry.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Pro­tects Texas Oil and Gas Pro­duc­tion by Vacat­ing Biden-Era Rule That Unlaw­ful­ly List­ed the Dunes Sage­brush Lizard as Endangered

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement vacating and remanding the Biden Administration's listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered. This legal victory ends an unlawful rule that threatened Texas's oil and gas industry.

    “The Biden Administration overlooked vital data when it unlawfully listed the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I am grateful that the Trump Administration has recognized this mistake and has committed to reevaluating the listing decision under the proper framework as established by…

    July 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  8. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Iden­ti­fies Remains of Kris­ten Gal­van, Hous­ton-Area Traf­fick­ing Vic­tim Miss­ing for Over Six Years

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit has identified the remains of Kristen Galvan, a Houston-area teen who went missing in January 2020 after becoming a victim of human trafficking. Her case remained unsolved until Attorney General Paxton launched an advanced DNA investigation.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Iden­ti­fies Remains of Kris­ten Gal­van, Hous­ton-Area Traf­fick­ing Vic­tim Miss­ing for Over Six Years

    Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit has identified the remains of Kristen Galvan, a Houston-area teen who went missing in January 2020 after becoming a victim of human trafficking. Her case remained unsolved until Attorney General Paxton launched an advanced DNA investigation.

    “I launched my Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit to secure justice for victims and to provide closure to families whose lives have been forever changed by violent crime,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Right now, I ask every Texan to join me in praying for Kristen Galvan’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. My office will continue to work on cases with agencies and law enforcement across the state on behalf of innocent victims and their loved ones.”

    July 28, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  9. Enforcement announcementAnnounced result

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Pro­tects Texas Women by Launch­ing Land­mark Inves­ti­ga­tions into Pop­u­lar Women’s Brands Over Tox­ic Chem­i­cals in Their Products

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women’s health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including lip balm, lipstick, and other product manufacturers. These industry-wide investigations will determine whether companies are deceiving consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals in their products.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Pro­tects Texas Women by Launch­ing Land­mark Inves­ti­ga­tions into Pop­u­lar Women’s Brands Over Tox­ic Chem­i­cals in Their Products

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women’s health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including lip balm, lipstick, and other product manufacturers. These industry-wide investigations will determine whether companies are deceiving consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals in their products.

    “I will continue to work tirelessly to help Make America Healthy Again by stopping companies that illegally put toxic heavy metals and dangerous chemicals in their products,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Many corporations have neglected the health of women by using harmful ingredients in their everyday products, but…

    July 27, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  10. Other executive actionOther explicit action

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures His­toric Legal Vic­to­ry Forc­ing Dis­cord to Pro­tect Texas Chil­dren from Online Predators

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark Agreed Temporary Injunction (“TI”) against Discord that requires the tech company to give Texas children the same age-assurance and default safety protections it already provides to its users in the United Kingdom. Discord has 90 days to turn them on for every Texas user, and the order sets a new standard for what Big Tech companies can expect when they do business in this state.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures His­toric Legal Vic­to­ry Forc­ing Dis­cord to Pro­tect Texas Chil­dren from Online Predators

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark Agreed Temporary Injunction (“TI”) against Discord that requires the tech company to give Texas children the same age-assurance and default safety protections it already provides to its users in the United Kingdom. Discord has 90 days to turn them on for every Texas user, and the order sets a new standard for what Big Tech companies can expect when they do business in this state.

    “Discord built a platform where adult predators could hunt Texas children, then looked parents in the eye and told them it was safe,” said Attorney General Paxton. “It wasn’t. Discord built safety measures to protect these kids. It extended these measures to children in Britain and denied them to children in Texas. That ends now. My office forced Discord to turn those protections on for every Texas child, and I will never stop fighting to keep predators away from our kids.”

    July 24, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  11. Public guidanceProvided guidance

    CON­SUMER ALERT: Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Issues Guid­ance to Pro­tect Tex­ans from Flood-Relat­ed Scams and Price Gouging

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    As communities across Texas continue to be affected by devastating flooding and additional severe weather remains possible, Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Texans to stay vigilant against scams, fraudulent charities, and illegal price gouging centered around the flooding in Texas.

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    CON­SUMER ALERT: Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Issues Guid­ance to Pro­tect Tex­ans from Flood-Relat­ed Scams and Price Gouging

    As communities across Texas continue to be affected by devastating flooding and additional severe weather remains possible, Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Texans to stay vigilant against scams, fraudulent charities, and illegal price gouging centered around the flooding in Texas.

    “My heart breaks for the victims whose lives have been lost and every Texan who has been affected by the devastating flooding we’re seeing, and I will not allow scammers and bad actors to price gouge as the storms continue to impact our communities. Unfortunately, bad actors often try to take advantage in difficult…

    July 17, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  12. Official statementPublic statement

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Issues State­ment in Sup­port of House Res­o­lu­tion 50 to Affirm Texas’s Right to Secure Its Border

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement expressing strong support for House Resolution 50 (“H.Res.50”), sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19). This resolution would affirm the constitutional authority of U.S. States to defend themselves against border invasions.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Issues State­ment in Sup­port of House Res­o­lu­tion 50 to Affirm Texas’s Right to Secure Its Border

    Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement expressing strong support for House Resolution 50 (“H.Res.50”), sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19). This resolution would affirm the constitutional authority of U.S. States to defend themselves against border invasions.

    “H.Res.50 serves as a vindication of Texas’s actions to defend its borders and a repudiation of the Biden-era legal attacks against our state. Importantly, it is a step toward strengthening border security going forward,” said Attorney General Paxton. “The Biden Administration allowed for the infiltration of illegal…

    July 15, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  13. Government oversightIssued directive

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Secures $150 Mil­lion Set­tle­ment Against 23andMe Over Data Breach That Exposed Genet­ic Infor­ma­tion of 6.9 Mil­lion People

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe, which helps resolve issues stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Secures $150 Mil­lion Set­tle­ment Against 23andMe Over Data Breach That Exposed Genet­ic Infor­ma­tion of 6.9 Mil­lion People

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe, which helps resolve issues stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states.

    “The 23andMe data breach was a serious failure to protect consumers’ privacy that exposed the genetic information of millions of people,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Companies that collect and profit from Texans’ most personal information have a legal duty to protect it. This settlement sends a clear message that companies cannot cut corners on data security. It helps ensure stronger protections for consumers’ genetic information moving forward.”

    July 15, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  14. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates LinkedIn for Adver­tis­ing Fake and Mis­lead­ing Job Oppor­tu­ni­ties to Users Pay­ing for a Pre­mi­um Subscription

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

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    Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn Corporation (“LinkedIn”) over allegations that the company has advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities, commonly known as “ghost jobs,” on its platform.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates LinkedIn for Adver­tis­ing Fake and Mis­lead­ing Job Oppor­tu­ni­ties to Users Pay­ing for a Pre­mi­um Subscription

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn Corporation (“LinkedIn”) over allegations that the company has advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities, commonly known as “ghost jobs,” on its platform.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn Corporation (“LinkedIn”) over allegations that the company has advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities, commonly known as “ghost jobs,” on its platform. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform, with…

    “I will use every resource available to my office to help job-seeking Texans find and secure real employment opportunities,” said Attorney General Paxton. “LinkedIn has a duty to provide the services it advertises and ensure that consumers paying for Premium subscriptions are receiving access to legitimate job postings. I am investigating whether LinkedIn has misled Texans by promoting and profiting from ‘ghost jobs’ while marketing itself as a trusted platform for finding employment.”

    July 14, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  15. Other executive actionOther explicit action

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Hon­ors Child Sup­port Assis­tant Attor­neys Gen­er­al of the Year

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is pleased to announce the recognition of the selection of eleven Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) of the Year from the Child Support Division, recognizing exceptional dedication to serving Texas families and children.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Hon­ors Child Sup­port Assis­tant Attor­neys Gen­er­al of the Year

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is pleased to announce the recognition of the selection of eleven Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) of the Year from the Child Support Division, recognizing exceptional dedication to serving Texas families and children.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is pleased to announce the recognition of the selection of eleven Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) of the Year from the Child Support Division, recognizing exceptional dedication to serving Texas families and children. One AAG was selected from each of the state’s ten child support regions, along with one honoree from the Child Support Division’s State Office.

    “These Assistant Attorneys General exemplify the best of public service. Their dedication and compassion ensure that Texas children receive the support they deserve,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Their service strengthens families across Texas. I am proud of their commitment and professionalism, which embodies the mission of my office.”

    July 10, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  16. AppointmentMade appointment

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Con­grat­u­lates Aaron Reitz on Appoint­ment as U.S. Attor­ney for the South­ern Dis­trict of Texas

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulates Aaron Reitz, former Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy at the Office of the Attorney General, on his appointment to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Con­grat­u­lates Aaron Reitz on Appoint­ment as U.S. Attor­ney for the South­ern Dis­trict of Texas

    Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulates Aaron Reitz, former Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy at the Office of the Attorney General, on his appointment to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.

    “I’m grateful for Attorney General Paxton’s kind words. But more than that, I’m grateful for the years of leadership and mentorship he’s given me, and for the trust he placed in me to lead some of our state’s highest-impact investigations and litigation. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Ken Paxton, and I look forward to working with his office as U.S. Attorney,” said Aaron Reitz.

    “Aaron was an invaluable asset to my legal team as my Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy. I thank him for his strong leadership, which was key to our success in defending our constitutional values and system of government,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I know Aaron will be an outstanding U.S. Attorney and will serve the Southern District of Texas with integrity and a strong commitment to the rule of law that will undoubtedly advance the cause of justice in our state.”

    July 9, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  17. Enforcement announcementAnnounced result

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $45 Mil­lion Set­tle­ment with Cash App for Vic­tims Exposed to Fraud and Decep­tive Safe­ty Claims

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., (“Cash App”), the company behind the popular payment app Cash App. This settlement resolves allegations that the company misled consumers about the safety of its platform and failed to provide protection and resolution from fraud as marketed and required by law.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $45 Mil­lion Set­tle­ment with Cash App for Vic­tims Exposed to Fraud and Decep­tive Safe­ty Claims

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., (“Cash App”), the company behind the popular payment app Cash App. This settlement resolves allegations that the company misled consumers about the safety of its platform and failed to provide protection and resolution from fraud as marketed and required by law.

    “When Texans trust a financial platform with their paychecks, savings, and family’s security, they deserve to be fully protected as promised. I will make sure that they are,” said Attorney General Paxton. “This settlement ensures that Texans who were harmed can recover what they are owed. It sends the clear and unmistakable message that exploiting consumers is not a business strategy—it’s a liability.”

    July 8, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  18. Other executive actionOther explicit action

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Legal Vic­to­ry to End Ille­gal Wind Tur­bine Dump­ing and Force Cleanup of West Texas Sites

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    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a Temporary Injunction (“TI”) against Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc. (“Global”) and other affiliated entities to protect Texans and their land. The TI stops the defendants from accepting shipments of wind turbine blades and forces them to begin the clean up of two facilities in Sweetwater, Texas, where thousands of discarded turbine blades have been illegally stockpiled.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Legal Vic­to­ry to End Ille­gal Wind Tur­bine Dump­ing and Force Cleanup of West Texas Sites

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a Temporary Injunction (“TI”) against Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc. (“Global”) and other affiliated entities to protect Texans and their land. The TI stops the defendants from accepting shipments of wind turbine blades and forces them to begin the clean up of two facilities in Sweetwater, Texas, where thousands of discarded turbine blades have been illegally stockpiled.

    “This is a victory for protecting the land, health, and safety of the people of Texas,” said Attorney General Paxton. “No new wind turbine blade shipments will be accepted at these illegal sites and the defendants are now legally required to begin cleaning up the thousands of discarded blades they irresponsibly abandoned in Sweetwater. We will not allow Texas land to be used as an illegal dumping ground.”

    July 7, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Over $13 Mil­lion from Wal­mart to Ensure Deliv­ery Dri­vers Receive Fair Com­pen­sa­tion and Tips

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    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”) to ensure that the company provides transparent and accurate compensation information to delivery drivers participating in its Spark Driver program. The settlement, which pays out over $13 million, repays affected Texans and requires Walmart to implement honest compensation practices going forward.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Over $13 Mil­lion from Wal­mart to Ensure Deliv­ery Dri­vers Receive Fair Com­pen­sa­tion and Tips

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”) to ensure that the company provides transparent and accurate compensation information to delivery drivers participating in its Spark Driver program. The settlement, which pays out over $13 million, repays affected Texans and requires Walmart to implement honest compensation practices going forward.

    “I have secured millions of dollars for delivery drivers from Walmart to ensure that these hardworking Texans receive the tips and wages they deserve,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Any big corporation that promises certain offers and pay in exchange for services must honor those promises. I am always proud to stand up for my constituents to make sure that they are fairly compensated for their hard work.”

    July 6, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
  20. INVESTIGATION_OR_SUBPOENAInitiated oversight

    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Stub­Hub for Fail­ing to Pro­vide FIFA World Cup Tick­ets That Fans Have Paid For

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over widespread reports that the company is cancelling or failing to provide World Cup tickets that fans have purchased.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Inves­ti­gates Stub­Hub for Fail­ing to Pro­vide FIFA World Cup Tick­ets That Fans Have Paid For

    Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over widespread reports that the company is cancelling or failing to provide World Cup tickets that fans have purchased.

    "My office is investigating reports that StubHub is failing to deliver tickets that Texas fans have rightfully purchased," said Attorney General Paxton. "In many cases, attending a World Cup match is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If StubHub is ghost ticketing Texans out of that experience, my office will use every tool available to hold them accountable and help fans who have been wronged."

    July 3, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Land­mark Legal Vic­to­ry to Lock Porno­graph­ic Web­site Domain and Pro­tect Minors From Harm­ful Content

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark court order to cut off a pornographic website’s ability to operate under its domain name after the company failed to take measures to protect children from the harmful sexual content it published. This legal victory establishes a significant precedent for enforcing age-verification laws against non-compliant foreign operators.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Land­mark Legal Vic­to­ry to Lock Porno­graph­ic Web­site Domain and Pro­tect Minors From Harm­ful Content

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark court order to cut off a pornographic website’s ability to operate under its domain name after the company failed to take measures to protect children from the harmful sexual content it published. This legal victory establishes a significant precedent for enforcing age-verification laws against non-compliant foreign operators.

    “This court order establishes a huge precedent that websites can be stripped of their domain if they ignore the law and harm children with pornographic content,” said Attorney General Paxton. “This affirms that protecting children from pornographic content is not only about collecting a penalty but also shutting down websites that refuse to obey the law. My office will continue to take action against any website that harms kids by allowing them access to pornographic content.”

    July 1, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Over 7 Mil­lion Free Eggs For Tex­ans as Part of Antitrust Set­tle­ment with Country’s Largest Egg Producers

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured settlements with three national egg producers, forcing the companies to donate over 7 million eggs to food banks across Texas. This settlement resolves antitrust claims brought by 17 state attorneys general that stemmed from an alleged conspiracy to inflate egg prices between 2022 and 2025.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Over 7 Mil­lion Free Eggs For Tex­ans as Part of Antitrust Set­tle­ment with Country’s Largest Egg Producers

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured settlements with three national egg producers, forcing the companies to donate over 7 million eggs to food banks across Texas. This settlement resolves antitrust claims brought by 17 state attorneys general that stemmed from an alleged conspiracy to inflate egg prices between 2022 and 2025.

    “I will continue to hold any corporation accountable if they violate our laws to raise prices on Texans,” said Attorney General Paxton. “These three major egg producers conspired to profit off antitrust violations that ultimately raised the prices of eggs for Americans. Now, they will have to donate over 7 million eggs to food banks across Texas. This settlement serves as another reform that we have secured to prevent price gouging and unlawful conduct that hurts Americans and their wallets.”

    June 30, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Con­tin­ues to Deliv­er Major Wins for the Peo­ple of Texas

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    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has continued to keep Texas great by protecting Texans’ values and way of life. The major victories secured in just the past year alone build upon a legacy of success during his tenure as Texas Attorney General, where he has always been on the frontlines of the battle to protect our values and strengthen our nation.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Con­tin­ues to Deliv­er Major Wins for the Peo­ple of Texas

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has continued to keep Texas great by protecting Texans’ values and way of life. The major victories secured in just the past year alone build upon a legacy of success during his tenure as Texas Attorney General, where he has always been on the frontlines of the battle to protect our values and strengthen our nation.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has continued to keep Texas great by protecting Texans’ values and way of life. The major victories secured in just the past year alone build upon a legacy of success during his tenure as Texas Attorney General, where he has always been on the frontlines of the battle to protect our values…

    June 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Near­ly $34 Mil­lion in Set­tle­ment Agree­ment with Big Phar­ma Com­pa­ny AstraZeneca for Giv­ing Ille­gal Kick­backs to Providers to Pre­scribe Its Drugs to Texans

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (“AstraZeneca”) to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures Near­ly $34 Mil­lion in Set­tle­ment Agree­ment with Big Phar­ma Com­pa­ny AstraZeneca for Giv­ing Ille­gal Kick­backs to Providers to Pre­scribe Its Drugs to Texans

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (“AstraZeneca”) to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid.

    Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (“AstraZeneca”) to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid. Under the settlement, the company will pay $33,998,000.00 to the State.

    “I will not allow Big Pharma to misuse taxpayer dollars to put profit ahead of Texans’ health,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office will continue aggressively pursuing healthcare fraud to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of our healthcare system.”

    June 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Suc­cess­ful­ly Stops Har­ris Coun­ty from Using Tax­pay­er Funds to Pro­tect Ille­gal Immi­grants from Deportation

    Office of the Attorney General of Texas press release · Published by the official office

    What this issue meant

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an order in the Supreme Court of Texas (“SCOTX”) that successfully stops Harris County’s efforts to give away taxpayer dollars to fund the defense of illegal aliens in federal deportation proceedings.

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    Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Suc­cess­ful­ly Stops Har­ris Coun­ty from Using Tax­pay­er Funds to Pro­tect Ille­gal Immi­grants from Deportation

    Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an order in the Supreme Court of Texas (“SCOTX”) that successfully stops Harris County’s efforts to give away taxpayer dollars to fund the defense of illegal aliens in federal deportation proceedings.

    “This is a major win for protecting taxpayer dollars,” said Attorney General Paxton. “It’s deeply wrong that any Texan should be forced to have their hard-earned dollars taken from them only to be handed out to defend illegal aliens. It’s unacceptable, it’s illegal, and it will not stand in the Lone Star State. I commend the Texas Supreme Court for correctly ordering that this unlawful program is frozen as the case continues.”

    June 27, 2026Official executive-office source ↗