Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton and the State Bar

Texas State Bar drops lawsuit over Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2020 election challenge
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won by default in a State Bar lawsuit over his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in four swing states, continuing the Republican top lawyer's winning streak in clearing his long-running legal troubles.
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 prevails in ethics lawsuit over his challenge to 2020 election results
Paxton’s win was unsurprising after the state’s top court sided with his deputy in a similar lawsuit last month.
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 2020 presidential election amounted to professi
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.
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.
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 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.
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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 ...
Texas developer at the center of attorney general’s impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge
The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican ...
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." ...
Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship could have significant impact on Texas
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship could have significant repercussions for Texas ...
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Google can depose Texas in biometric data privacy lawsuit after partial appeals win
Google will be allowed to depose Texas as it defends itself in a lawsuit brought by the state, but not the Office of the Attorney General.
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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 ...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
Republican Attorney General Dave Yost is running for Ohio governor. The 68-year-old Yost's announcement Thursday comes ...
Purdue Pharma, Sackler family owners agree to landmark $7.4B opioid settlement
The latest settlement is meant to address a drug addiction crisis that has led to over 700,000 opioid overdose deaths in the US over the past two decades.