Hernandez to ICE Reversal Critics: “This Is Not Over”

Sheriff incurs wrath after altering detainer policy

"...probably swiftly, as Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have been publicly and aggressively gunning specifically for..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Will Use Racial Maps in 2018 Elections

SCOTUS ruling puts stay on gerrymandered cases

"...place forever. However, the justices have given Attorney General Ken Paxton time to file an appeal, which means the..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...fresh maps themselves. Abbott responded by instructing Attorney General Ken Paxton to appeal this latest ruling to the U.S...."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Forecasting SB 4’s Future

U.S. Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments in his federal court

"...that don't follow all federal immigration requests. Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking Sparks to rule the impending law..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...questioning. A separate suit, brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the city of Austin, begins today, June..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin to Fed Judge: Dismiss State’s SB 4 Suit

City attorneys question the timing of the state's pre-emptive strike

"...the city over anti-immigrant bill SB 4. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the suit just a day after Gov...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...decision is likely to be appealed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, it does represent another confirmation that the state..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Freedom of All Religions in Frisco

Ken Paxton has taken issue with schoolchildren who want to pray

"...Note to Attorney General Ken Paxton: When the Frisco Independent School District, just outside..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...the point of distraction. Last year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a series of lawsuits against the participating..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Court Rules Texas Congressional Map Discriminates

A federal panel said three districts were mapped to limit minorities

"...election. That's the thread on which state Attor­ney General Ken Paxton hung his response to the opinion, arguing in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Marriage Equality Rights on Trial

Texas' Supreme Court should issue a ruling by June

"...Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton – in support of the Pidgeon and Hicks..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...in foster care, asking him to tell Attorney General Ken Paxton to quit fighting the court ruling that the..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Supreme Court Reconsiders Same-Sex Benefits

The state's high court will take up a case questioning the legality of "taxpayer-funded benefits" for same-sex spouses

"...Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton supports Pidgeon and Hicks' claims, and suggests the..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Chooses Religious Freedom Over Trans Health Care Rights

Obama's mandate would have provided more health care options to the trans community

"...be "impermissible material cooperation with evil." Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded O'Connor's ruling, while the White House defended..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 Social Justice Stories

The year in equal rights

"...the support of Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Detention Is Not Child Care

"The conditions at Karnes and Dilley are equivalent to prisons," said Bob Libal

"...families once and for all." Predictably, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the ruling on Monday, Dec. 5. He..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half

A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?

"...workers," said Austin City Council Member Greg Casar, an outspoken workers' rights advocate who suggested the change was one..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?

"...of state officials – but not favorably. Attorney General Ken Paxton asked to intervene against the city, and called..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Fate of School Finance Delayed

A new timeline to sort out school finance may push resolution to 2016

"...back in August, but on Jan. 6, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a request to change the timeline...."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...and reporters were packing up for a nice, quiet weekend, when a Travis County grand jury threw their plans..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...his former chamber mate, state rep turned state senator Ken Paxton, R-McKinney. It's a battle of ex-lawmakers for the..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smitherman: 'Make More Babies'

AG candidate flies to the far religious right

"...perceived top contenders Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and Sen. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney. He caused a few headlines in 2011..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: August 2

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• From Sen. Ken Paxton's stump speech machismo to Jerry Patterson's tribute to..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines

More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election

"...HOME BY THE WEEKEND? When the second special session began July 1, Lt...."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...will run, while Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and Sen. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, are both thought to be considering a..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Speaker No Evil: GOP Caucuses Up

Get ready for a rumble down at the Capitol

"...Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa; and tea party favorite Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney – have filed paperwork. However, while the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Still a House Divided in Speaker's Race

Why can't Republicans get along?

"...Straus, establishment conservative Chisum, and tea party favorite Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, but supporters of both Chisum and Straus..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drum Roll, Please

Each committee was given its agenda of issues to look into before next session, giving an inkling of what battles may be fought when Lege reconvenes in 2009

"...to be outdone, the State Affairs vice chair, Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKin­ney, quickly threw out a press release about..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Violent Crimes Task Force stopped patrolling Austin last weekend. They're headed to the border to enforce the new..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton Back On Trial: Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal problems..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

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