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Texas Attorney General legal and enforcement actions
Overview
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has engaged in multiple legal and enforcement efforts regarding state law compliance. In late 2024, Paxton initiated lawsuits against several cities, including Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton, to challenge local policies aimed at decriminalizing or limiting the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses. He characterized these municipal efforts as a “backdoor attempt” to violate the Texas Constitution.
In October 2026, the Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit announced the arrest of several convicted felons accused of casting illegal ballots in Harris County. Following an investigation into tips regarding individuals on parole, probation, or incarceration participating in the 2026 election, investigators verified violations of the Texas Election Code. Arrest warrants were issued in Montgomery County on October 30, and the unit stated it is continuing to investigate further reports of potential election crimes.
Entities
Ken Paxton · Texas Department of Criminal Justice · Harris County · Dallas · Texas Attorney General's Office
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces arrests for illegal voting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of convicted felons accused of voting illegally while on parole or probation in Harris County during the 2026 election.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenges cannabis decriminalization
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing multiple cities, including Dallas and Austin, to block local policies that limit the enforcement of low-level marijuana possession offenses.
Sources
100percentfedup.com · dailyboulder.com · freerepublic.com · lifezette.com · patriotfetch.com · sacurrent.com · thefreshtoast.com · thenationalpulse.com