Paxtons

Elon Musk’s Former Lawyer John Bash Eyes Texas Attorney General Spot Amid Ken Paxton’s Senate Run

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AUSTIN, Texas — John Bash, a former U.S. Attorney and attorney for Elon Musk, has officially announced his candidacy for the Texas Attorney General position, currently held by Ken Paxton, who has announced his own bid for a U.S. Senate seat. Bash, whose legal career includes a role as a federal prosecutor for the Western District of Texas until his resignation in 2020, is no stranger to headline-making cases. Notably, he served as a special assistant to President Donald Trump during his first term and recently represented Elon Musk in a defamation suit filed by … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Paxton’s Move, Protects Privacy Rights of Transgender Minors

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A Texas judge has issued a temporary order preventing Attorney General Ken Paxton from obtaining medical records of transgender minors. The decision came after a request made by Paxton to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to hand over records of children who have sought gender-affirming care. This move by Paxton was part of his ongoing legal battle against a state agency’s policy that allows transgender youth in foster care to access medical treatments without court approval. The judge’s ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by four teens and three parents. … Read more