In a surprising turn of events, the records in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce case have been unsealed after a request from eight media organizations. Judge Robert Brotherton signed the order following an agreement between Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton. The released documents reveal the couple has entered mediation and that their blind trust provided funds for attorney fees. While the initial filings did not provide detailed financial information, the unsealing is considered a victory for transparency in light of Paxton’s run for U.S. Senate and past misconduct allegations.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has established a tip line to report suspected violations of the state’s bathroom ban, which mandates public building restroom use based on birth-assigned sex. Paxton claims the law protects women and girls, despite research showing no increased safety risk from transgender individuals using gender-affirming facilities. The law, which carries hefty fines for non-compliant institutions, has already caused issues, like student relocations at the University of Texas San Antonio. Critics, including the ACLU, argue the tip line promotes privacy violations and over-policing based on gender.
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Texas authorities have compiled a list of over 100 transgender individuals, raising concerns about privacy and potential misuse of the information. The state began collecting this data in August 2024, when the Attorney General changed the rules for updating gender markers on driver’s licenses, forwarding the information of those denied marker changes to an internal email address. Despite requests, officials have refused to explain the list’s purpose, but historical precedents suggest the collection of such data could be harmful. This action follows previous attempts to gather similar information and comes amid anti-transgender legislation in Texas.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against Roblox, citing the platform’s alleged failure to prioritize child safety and its deceptive practices regarding the dangers faced by young users. The lawsuit accuses Roblox of disregarding safety laws and fostering an environment where predators thrive, specifically pointing to the potential for exposure to harmful content and interactions with strangers. This legal challenge adds to existing scrutiny, with other states also suing Roblox due to concerns of child exploitation. While Roblox has implemented safety measures and technology to enhance user protection, the company continues to face criticism regarding the platform’s ability to fully protect young users.
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Texas Sues Tylenol Makers, Claiming They Hid Autism Risks, and frankly, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s almost unbelievable that this is actually happening. It’s a lawsuit launched by the state of Texas against the manufacturers of Tylenol, alleging that they hid risks related to autism. The reaction, across the board, seems to range from incredulity to outright anger.
The immediate sense is this lawsuit is going to get dismissed pretty quickly. The fact that credible health organizations like the World Health Organization and Johns Hopkins have found no link between acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) and autism should tell you something.… Continue reading
Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism. This is certainly going to be a case to watch, and already it feels like it’s going to be a wild ride. The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, is bringing the lawsuit, and the core of the issue revolves around an alleged connection between Tylenol and autism. It’s important to remember that this legal action comes with a significant burden of proof. The state, and in particular Paxton, will have to provide solid evidence to convince a judge that this link actually exists and that the makers of Tylenol deliberately hid information about it.… Continue reading
An Associated Press review revealed that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela Paxton, secured mortgages with inaccurate statements, claiming multiple properties as primary residences to obtain lower interest rates. This allowed them to improperly benefit from lower rates and potentially violated federal and state laws prohibiting false statements on mortgage documents. Furthermore, the Paxtons collected an improper homestead tax break on two of those homes at the same time. These revelations have political implications, especially given similar accusations against Democrats by the Trump administration and Paxton’s own past legal and political troubles.
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So, let’s dive right into it: the headline is Illinois judge denies Paxton’s request to help arrest Texas Democrats. It’s pretty straightforward, but the story behind it is anything but. The crux of the issue is this: Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, wanted Illinois to get involved in bringing back some Texas Democrats who had left the state. But the Illinois judge wasn’t having any of it.
Why would an Illinois judge even consider helping out with a matter like this? The original request was essentially to assist in a civil matter, not a criminal one. The warrants themselves weren’t for criminal charges; they were related to the Texas Democrats’ departure from the state.… Continue reading
Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems’ walkout. Honestly, this whole situation feels like something out of a dystopian novel, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that a state’s Attorney General is actively trying to get a political opponent, specifically Beto O’Rourke, jailed. And the reason? Fundraising that allegedly supported Texas Democrats during a walkout. It just screams of political maneuvering and a blatant attempt to silence opposition.
The crux of the matter seems to be a temporary injunction that Paxton claims O’Rourke violated. The specifics are somewhat murky, but apparently, O’Rourke made a statement at a rally – something about “f**k the rules” and encouraging support for retaliatory redistricting in other states.… Continue reading
A Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke and his PAC, preventing them from funding Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to obstruct a Republican-backed redistricting plan. The order, initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, blocks the PAC from using funds for travel, lodging, or dining expenses for the absent legislators. Paxton’s lawsuit alleges deceptive fundraising and bribery, claiming the PAC misled donors by using contributions for personal expenses related to the lawmakers’ absence. O’Rourke has responded with a countersuit, accusing Paxton of attempting to silence dissent and dismantle a voter registration organization.
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