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It’s unlawful for transgender people to change the sex on their IDs, Texas AG Ken Paxton says
Paxton, a vocal opponent of LGBTQ rights, issued an opinion Friday declaring court orders to change sex on driver’s licenses and birth certificates "void" and saying altered documents must be changed back.
Paxton says trans Texans can’t use court orders to change sex on driver’s licenses, birth certificates
Per the attorney general’s nonbinding opinion, state agencies should change gender markers on government documents back to a person’s sex assigned at birth.
AG Ken Paxton to investigate 2 ‘suspicious’ Texas Lottery payouts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation of the Texas Lottery, including two “possibly unlawful” winnings that involved the purchase of bulk lottery tickets and the use of third-party courier services.
Texas AG says courts can’t force state agencies to update trans people’s IDs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared Friday that state court orders to change the sex markers on Texas birth certificates, driver’s licenses and other state-issued IDs are no longer valid.
Ken Paxton says it's illegal for transgender Texans to change sex on driver's license
Eight months after ordering the Texas Department of Public Safety and Department of State Health Services to block transgender Texans from changing the sex on their driver's license to match their gender identity,
Ken Paxton opinion says state IDs cannot be changed to accommodate transgender Texans
In a written opinion issued Friday, Attorney General Ken Paxton questioned the validity of court orders directing state agencies to change a person’s biological sex on driver’s licenses, birth certificates and other identification documents.
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This Texan Wants to Leave His Trans Identity in the Past. The GOP Won’t Let Him.
As Ken Paxton and the Trump administration crack down on trans rights, a Houston man can’t get the government to recognize his birth sex.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he's investigating Dallas over police department's immigration policies
Paxton in a news release said Dallas' interim police chief, Michael Igo, recently made comments that raise "serious concerns.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policy violations.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the City of Dallas over concerns that its police department ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Dallas’ handling of immigration enforcement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Dallas, looking into whether the Dallas Police Department is ...
Texas AG alleges 'non-citizens' are 'attempting to rig' lottery jackpots, joins call for investigation
The Texas Lottery winnings being questioned have centered on the idea of bulk purchases of tickets through courier services.
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AG Ken Paxton Opens Probe into Lottery Wins Amid Concerns of Rigged System and Potential Legal Violations
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating suspicious lottery wins involving mass ticket purchases and a third-party service for potential legality breaches.
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2026 US Senate: What new poll shows about possible Ken Paxton, John Cornyn race
John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are viewed favorably ... "I don't know if I'm running for sure. I'm looking at it," Paxton said. "Probably in the next few months I'll be talking ...
Texas AG announces probe into Dallas over its sanctuary polices: 'The law is not optional'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday said he requested records from Dallas and its police department over its ...