The Trump administration launched the Migrant Protection Protocols in January 2019 as part of its efforts to deter illegal immigration.
The governor and lieutenant governor asked the court to consider an argument that the Whistleblower Act does not apply to elected officials.
The policy was instituted by the Trump administration and continued under Biden as a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The governor stated that law enforcement officers could be prosecuted by the federal government if they deport illegal aliens.
Paxton accused President Biden of deliberately seeking more illegal immigration and enabling cartels to “maximize their profits."
Krause is running for Tarrant County district attorney after dropping a campaign for attorney general last fall.
As part of the settlement agreement, the city has to pay the attorney general's office $300,000 and use a police manual approved by the OAG.
This week — Ken Paxton and George P. Bush push dueling attack websites, a lawmaker impugns a claim by abortion funds about Roe v. Wade, and 83 Texas House members join the push to stay Melissa Lucio’s execution.
Last year, a federal judge in Amarillo ordered the U.S. government to reinstate the policy, a decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Republican incumbents on Texas’ two highest courts easily secured the GOP nomination on primary day.
Paxton has released a series of notable endorsements since the primary election while Bush aims for the support of the other challengers' voters.
The state argued in court that Abbott’s directive did not apply to all child gender transition procedures.
