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Supremes Let Stand California Medi-Pot Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from Garden Grove, Calif., challenging a lower court ruling that a medi-pot patient should get back his seized stash
"...and instead appealed the local court's ruling. Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed an amicus brief with the..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Prosecutor Times Four
Part 1: Meet the candidates for Travis County district attorney
"...After three decades as Travis County district attorney, Ronnie Earle announced in mid-December that he would not..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rosa Jimenez Is Free: "Exciting, Overwhelming, and I Feel So Blessed"
New DA Garza commits to "aggressively pursue innocence"
"...after 17 years in prison for a crime that attorneys, advocates, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office believe..."

Jan. 28, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements
For the Nov. 4 General Election
"...the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the November 4 General Election. For a very few races (noted below as..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County
Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more
"...District Attorney: Margaret Moore..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Texas Supreme Court Considers Same-Sex Divorce
Should Austin couple married out of state be granted divorce here?
"...actually recognize a couple's marriage? And, does the Texas Attorney General have the right to involve itself in private..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cobb Endorses Lehmberg
Former rival picks Earle's top assistant over Montford
"...strong third in Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney last week, today endorsed veteran prosecutor Rosemary Lehmberg in..."

March 13, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements
Nov. 2 general election
"...for any constitutional obligation of government to promote the general welfare. Texas Democrats, for better or worse (and there..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Holder Versus Obama on Man-Min Sentences
"...Barack Obama as his nominee to become the next attorney general. Holder is a former deputy AG during the..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Graves Free on Bond; Prosecutor Withdraws
"...The Chronicle learned Dec. 18 that Burleson County District Attorney Renee Mueller this afternoon filed a motion voluntarily recusing..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

November 8 Election Endorsements
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page
"...detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version; this version is for..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says
City’s “G File” no longer exists
"...keep secret, according to an opinion letter the Texas Attorney General’s Office delivered to the city in response to..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial to Include Evidence, Witnesses
Hearsay excuse won’t fly, thanks to Senate-adopted rules
"...It seems the trial of impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton won’t be rigged after all...."

June 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule
Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal
"...District Judge Lora Livingston has denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s petition for a temporary injunction against..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?
Legal battle clouds election planning timeline
"...Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’ll appeal. Will the courts..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"
Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead
"...Doubling up on his red meat, Attorney General Ken Paxton declared in a court brief this..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton on Porn
AG signs amicus brief against Exxxotica show in Dallas
"...There are many issues that are plaguing Attorney General Ken Paxton. Not only is he defending Texas’..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

L.A. D.A. Will Prosecute Pot Providers
Steve Cooley says selling pot illegal under state's medi-pot law
"...Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley says he will prosecute medi-pot dispensary owners..."

Nov. 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail
Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM
"...On Friday, June 12, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton distributed his third warning to election..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic
Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.
"...the best efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas abortion providers can continue their..."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling
Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal
"...In a 48-page brief, anti-choice Texas Attor­ney General Ken Paxton is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ken Paxton Sues Austin
AG wants City Hall to comply with open carry
"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton executed the inevitable late in the..."

July 28, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Debates: Davis Raises, Abbott Sticks
Dem attacks GOPer for limited schedule and bypassing big cities
"...proposed a cycle of six debates with her opponent, Attorney General Greg Abbott, but the Republican is sticking firm..."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More HB 2 Fallout: Abortion Doctors Sue Dallas Hospital
HB 2 politics hits doctors unlawfully discriminated against by UGHD
"...privileges, the doctors sought and received privileges at University General Hospital Dallas...."

April 17, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Davis Calls for School Funding Settlement
Says AG Abbott is "defending the indefensible"
"...gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis called on her GOP opponent, Attorney General Greg Abbott, to "move to settle" the current..."

Feb. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Skinner Will Get DNA Testing
AG's office reverses course
"...With Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott finally on board, death row inmate..."

June 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Closing Open Records
Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.
"...of the Library in College Station," the president's private attorney, Terri Lacy of the Houston firm Andrews & Kurth,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Funeralgate Hits Texas
What Did Bush Know?
"...14 months of Waltrip's visit to Bush's office, Texas Attorney General John Cornyn, who got $2,000 in political contributions..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dan Morales v. Harry Potter
Louis Dubose examines Dan Morales' "Rule 202" filing against a former colleague in the Texas tobacco litigation.
"...the state's tobacco litigation, won on Morales' watch as attorney general. Locally, the questions concern Morales' legal action against..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Meet the New Boss
The Privatization Route
"...Meanwhile, incoming Attorney General John Cornyn, the first Republican AG in Texas..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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