Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and the State Bar

Texas State Bar drops lawsuit over Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2020 election challenge
The ethics commission of the State Bar of Texas had sued Paxton for making dishonest claims of election fraud in a 2020 challenge to Biden's victory.
Texas' bar association drops lawsuit against AG Ken Paxton over 2020 election challenge
The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct.
Texas panel drops ethics case against attorney general Paxton
An attorney discipline board has dropped its misconduct case against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after the state Supreme Court blocked related claims against one of his top deputies over their work on a failed lawsuit that challenged Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 U.
Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election
The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Offshore Drilling Ban as Presidency Ends
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over offshore drilling ban as Biden's term ends, citing overreach of executive power and threat to energy security.
Texas' bar drops lawsuit against AG Ken Paxton over 2020 election challenge
The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 22 other states sue to halt planned federal methane fines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined by a 22-state coalition, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block the implementation of a methane emissions tax created under the Inflation Reduction Act.
State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton
The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.
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AG Ken Paxton Hails the Dawn of Trump's Second Term, Texas Readies to March in Lockstep with Trump Agenda
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praises the inauguration of President Trump for a second term, emphasizing border security ...
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue." ...
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‘Hell, no’: Governor threatens Texas A&M president’s job after university sponsors trip to conference with DEI policy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was fired up on social media after Texas A&M University reportedly sponsored a trip to a ...
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Texas State Employees Fired After Stealing Money from Public Assistance Programs
Seven employees were fired after accessing tens of thousands of Medicaid and food stamp accounts and stealing at least ...
Texas one of 15 states to reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
Texas and 14 other states have secured a $7.4 billion settlement from the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma for their roles in creating the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma was the ...
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Former Texas AG Staff Members Appointed to Key Roles in Trump Administration, Praised by Attorney General Ken Paxton
AG Ken Paxton congratulated former staff members Paige Willey and Ryan Baasch on their appointments in the Trump ...
State Attorneys General Ask Courts to Preserve Biden-era Gun Control Measures
Days before Trump returns to office, the legal fight with Democratic state officials over his agenda has begun.