Round Rock businesses split over city mask mandate ending
Round Rock’s city mask mandate will be lifted by the end of the month, but some local businesses say they will continue to enforce it.
Court sides with Austin in mask mandate battle, denies injunction
Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place.
Texas AG accuses San Antonio hotel of price-gouging during storm
In a release, Texas AG Ken Paxton claims the hotel charged "exorbitant prices for rooms, including nearly three times its normal rates."
21 states sue Biden in attempt to revive Keystone XL pipeline
Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Texas AG sues Austin, Travis County over mask mandate
The Texas AG’s office has officially filed suit in district court to ask for a temporary restraining order on the local mask rule until a hearing is held.
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
‘We’ll see you in court’: State, City of Austin battle over mask mandate
In Austin and Travis County masks are still mandatory. The fear of a possible surge from the upcoming Spring Break is reason enough to go against the state according to County Judge Andy Brown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.