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Texas AG issues CIDs against ERCOT, 11 other power companies

Texas AG issues CIDs against ERCOT, 11 other power companies

The CIDs are regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to the winter weather that left millions without power and heat.

6 days ago
Lawyer tied to Texas AG probe found tracking device on truck

Lawyer tied to Texas AG probe found tracking device on truck

A person familiar with the matter said the FBI is investigating the origins of the tracking devices.

February 2
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation into Robinhood, hedge funds over GameStop

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation into Robinhood, hedge funds over GameStop

Texas officials will demand records on user restrictions from the trading app, Robinhood and several online brokerages.

January 29
Federal judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban

Federal judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban

A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden.

January 26
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze

Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze

The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.

January 22
Texas attorney general pledges to 'fight' Biden administration 'illegal actions'

Texas attorney general pledges to 'fight' Biden administration 'illegal actions'

Texas AG Ken Paxton vowed to "challenge federal overreach" by President Biden’s administration following Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

January 21
Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts

Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts

Some legal experts think the overt political involvement by the GOP AGs could have a lasting effect on how judges view actions from their offices.

January 17
FOX 7 Discussion: Calls for investigation into Ken Paxton

FOX 7 Discussion: Calls for investigation into Ken Paxton

State Rep. Chris Turner joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about calls for the Texas legislatures to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

January 11
Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew

Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew

The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.

January 1
District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.

December 31, 2020
Restaurant owners push back against local dine-in curfew orders

Restaurant owners push back against local dine-in curfew orders

Restaurant owners are pushing back against the city of Austin and Travis County's recent order closing restaurants and bars on New Year's Eve.

December 31, 2020
Ten states, including Texas, sue Google for 'anti-competitive' online ad sales

Ten states, including Texas, sue Google for 'anti-competitive' online ad sales

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the suit, which was filed in a federal court in Texas, saying Google is using its “monopolistic power” to control pricing of online advertisements, fixing the market in its favor and eliminating competition.

December 16, 2020
Texas AG questions Supreme Court ruling, says 'this was our only chance'

Texas AG questions Supreme Court ruling, says 'this was our only chance'

Texas AG Ken Paxton insists his state's voters were harmed by the way other states made changes to their election processes.

December 14, 2020
Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit to overturn Biden's election victory

Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit to overturn Biden's election victory

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the nation's highest court.

December 11, 2020
Pennsylvania accuses Texas of seeking 'to decimate the electorate'

Pennsylvania accuses Texas of seeking 'to decimate the electorate'

Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and Michigan Thursday filed briefs in response to the Texas case seeking to bar their presidential electors from voting.

December 11, 2020
Trump to meet state attorneys general joining in suit to overturn election results

Trump to meet state attorneys general joining in suit to overturn election results

President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him join a lawsuit from 17 states, including Florida, that seeks to overturn election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

December 10, 2020
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas sues four states over 2020 election

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas sues four states over 2020 election

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about Texas AG Ken Paxton's decision to sue other states.

December 8, 2020
Former deputies sue Paxton for wrongful termination, retaliation

Former deputies sue Paxton for wrongful termination, retaliation

Their lawsuit adds to the deepening legal and political peril for Paxton, who is facing calls for his resignation and a potential federal investigation over his staff's allegations.

November 13, 2020
Judge moves criminal case against Texas attorney general

Judge moves criminal case against Texas attorney general

A judge on Friday ordered the long-running criminal case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton returned to his home county in a legal victory for the Republican.

October 23, 2020
Texas counties limited to one ballot drop-off location, again

Texas counties limited to one ballot drop-off location, again

Counties in Texas are limited to only having one ballot drop-off location open again.

October 10, 2020
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