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The Latest Breaking News from Ken Paxton

Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s hush-money trial date is set. Here’s what to expect

Trump’s first criminal trial is officially set for 15 April

The Guardian - US

Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure

Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in future elections because of the ongoing disunity that has defined Rinaldi’s two terms.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas AG Paxton Settles Long-Running Fraud Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton settles fraud charges by paying 0,000 fine. Ongoing legal battle and FBI investigation continue.

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Legal experts say it’s rare to pursue jail time in securities fraud cases like Paxton’s

In 2015, Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted on three securities fraud felony charges. Experts in securities fraud say those charges are rarely pursued.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton Cleared Of Decade-Old Securities Fraud Charges

Prosecutors agree to dismiss long-standing securities fraud charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after nearly a decade, bringing closure to a ...

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Texas AG Paxton Agrees To Pay Restitution In Fraud Case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton settles securities fraud charges by paying restitution and community service, avoiding trial.

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Ken Paxton agrees to community service, paying restitution to avoid trial in securities fraud case

Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in prison if he had been convicted of fraud.

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud charges could be dropped under deal, according to report

Paxton has been fighting securities fraud felony charges for nearly nine years.

The Texas Tribune

16 US States Challenge Biden Admin Freeze On New LNG Export Approvals

Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration's freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports.

International Business Times

SCOTUS welcomes a Texas dictatorship

Donald Trump isn't the only far-right character the Supreme Court could bless with dictatorial powers

Salon

US appeals court blocks Texas from arresting and deporting migrants

Strict law enabling authorities to arrest migrants put on hold hours after Supreme Court allowed it to enter into force.

Al Jazeera

Gov. Greg Abbott appears with embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan for first time in heated primary season

Abbott has so far been silent as Phelan battles for political survival in a tough primary runoff.

The Texas Tribune

Supreme Court lets Texas enforce state law allowing deportation - Roll Call

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a state law Tuesday that allows officials to effectively deport undocumented immigrants.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP chair candidate tried to confront wife’s alleged lover with a loaded gun, police say

Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged.

Reason

Pornhub Pulls Out of Seventh State

The company leaves Texas over an “ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous” age-verification law.

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Texas AG Paxton Discusses Impact Of Biden's Open Border Policies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes President Biden's open border policies for causing a surge in illegal immigration and posing security and econ...

Latin Times

Pornhub Halts Texas Operations in Response to State's Age-Verification Legislation

A 5th Circuit's temporary stay mandates age verification and health warnings on porn sites

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Pornhub suspends site in Texas due to state’s age-verification law

Legal experts say a 5th Circuit decision to uphold part of a Texas law regulating adult entertainment websites conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court precedent regarding minors’ access to obscene material online.

The Texas Tribune

Texas sues Colony Ridge development for fraudulent real estate practices

Residents of the Houston-area development, who were maligned by Republicans last year, have complained about the developer for years.

The Texas Tribune

Political novice Brandon Gill seeks to be Trump’s biggest advocate in Congress

Rookie candidate Brandon Gill won the Texas GOP primary to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess. But some Republicans spent big money to keep him away.

The Texas Tribune

Biden temporarily blocked from diverting border barrier funds

A judge’s ruling is the latest development in an ongoing border enforcement battle between Texas and the president.

The Texas Tribune

El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton’s efforts to subpoena Annunciation House

The judge questioned Paxton’s true motives to investigate the shelter, saying there is “a real and credible concern” the state has a predetermined goal of shutting down Annunciation House.

The Texas Tribune

Texas federal judge dismisses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Biden’s immigration program

The Trump-appointed judge has previously ruled against the Biden administration in other immigration-related lawsuits brought by Texas. This time, he said, Texas has no standing to sue.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court refuses to hear ethics lawsuits brought by conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan

In 2014, and following a two-year investigation, the Texas Ethics Commission fined Sullivan $10,000 for failing to register as a lobbyist.

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