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Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case

The AG also said he’d make a criminal referral against the lawmaker, who apologized for texting a Court of Criminal Appeals judge about a new trial for the death row inmate.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton resisting Texas House members’ bid to hear Robert Roberson’s testimony

Members of a Texas House committee say in a Texas Supreme Court filing that Paxton’s office is blocking the death row inmate from complying with a legislative subpoena.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over listing freshwater mussels as endangered

The lawsuit claims the endangered designation for six mussel species is a misuse of environmental law that threatens Texas’ economy.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump supporter kicked off voter rolls

Mary Howard-Elley's saga shows how tough it can be for eligible voters to get reinstated

Salon

State Rep. Jeff Leach asked Texas judge to consider a new Robert Roberson trial in apparent conduct violation

Leach, one of the driving forces behind the effort to stop Roberson’s execution, later apologized to the judge, who told the lawmaker there were still pending matters before the court.

The Texas Tribune

In Dallas, ballot propositions could drastically change police and city government

Proposed amendments to the city charter would require the city to hire more police, tie the city manager’s pay to community reviews and let citizens sue the city more easily.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Nonprofit to Continue Registering Voters After Pause on AG Paxton's 'Noncitizen' Investigation

Top state Republicans continue to voice concerns about noncitizen voting even though there's no solid evidence of them swaying election results.

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Texas attorney general insists ‘shaken baby’ death row inmate who received sudden reprieve is guilty and should still be executed

It is the first time Ken Paxton has spoken out on the matter

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Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case

After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.

The Texas Tribune

Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice

Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Paxton Sues Biden Administration For Not Giving Him More Data to Verify Noncitizen Voters

As the election nears, Paxton ramps up efforts to target noncitizen voters.

Latin Times

The smartest are "single issue" voters

Ron DeSantis' war on free speech demonstrates how abortion bans lead to larger authoritarian crackdowns

Salon

Texas sues Biden administration for not providing data on noncitizens

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of failing to provide citizenship data for registered voters, even as he acknowledged that the vast majority of the people on the rolls are lawful voters.

The Texas Tribune

MAGA Ally Jim Jordan Gives DOJ Hard Deadline to Hand Over Documents Related to Verifying Ohio Voters

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has been spearheading an effort to remove noncitizens from voter rolls

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Robert Roberson Absent From Hearing as AG Paxton and Gov. Abbott Condemn Texas Lawmakers Who Halted Execution

The bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped halt the execution stood by their decision: "We have to make sure this never happens again."

Latin Times

'Election Protection' Group Instructs Members to Flag Voters With 'Hispanic-Sounding' Names

The leader of the group is the chair of the Republican Party in Lee County, North Carolina

The Texas Tribune

After Roberson ruling, upcoming Court of Criminal Appeals election in the spotlight

Three of the five judges who allowed Robert Roberson’s execution to proceed will be leaving the court after Paxton-backed primary challenges.

Latin Times

Texas Files First-Ever Lawsuit Against a Doctor for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Youth

Texas's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a doctor for allegedly violating state law by providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors.

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Trump Allies Lead Efforts To Challenge Voter Rolls In Georgia But 99% Of Cases Have Been Dismissed

Local election officials have rejected the vast majority of cases, often due to a lack of appearance by challengers or insufficient grounds for removal

Salon

Pastors challenge MAGA Christianity

Jesus defied an empire and championed the poor — a legacy that some Christians are trying to reclaim

Latin Times

Trump Allies Lead Efforts to Challenge Voter Rolls in Georgia but 99% of Cases Have been Dismissed

Local election officials have rejected the vast majority of cases, often due to a lack of appearance by challengers or insufficient grounds for removal

The Independent UK

Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming care

Texas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care for transgender youths, bringing to court one of the first times a state has sought to enforce bans driven by Republicans in recent years

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton sues Dallas pediatrician over providing hormone treatments to teens

In the first test of Senate Bill 14, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Dr. May Lau of providing testosterone to at least 21 teens.

Texas Observer

In Texas’ High Criminal Court Races, the Stakes Are Life or Death

Bipartisan opposition to planned execution highlights power of state’s top criminal appeals court as Paxton candidates and Dem opponents vie for open seats.

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U.S. Appeals Court Allows Texas AG To Investigate Vote Harvesting

U.S. appeals court grants temporary stay on Texas voting law provisions, sparking concerns over voter outreach and integrity.

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