Ken Paxton, Travis County and José Garza
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Travis County over DA José Garza security spending secrecy
The suit comes after the American-Statesman reported the county's action in August, which officials had shielded from public knowledge for months.
Paxton sues Travis County, says it violated open meetings act in DA security decision
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Travis County, accusing the county of "violating the Texas Open Meetings Act" when it approved taxpayer money for "security services" for Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza's office.
AG Ken Paxton sues Travis County over 'secret meeting' to provide security for DA José Garza
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Travis County for holding an "unlawful secret meeting" to approve a taxpayer-funded special security for Travis County District Attorney José Garza. The lawsuit comes following reporting by the KVUE Defenders in August that Travis County commissioners quietly moved $115,
Ken Paxton sues Travis County for approving security funds for DA José Garza behind closed doors
Paxton’s lawsuit argues the Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by failing to give the public adequate notice and being overly vague in the agenda language about what public funds were being used for.
Ken Paxton sues Travis County for holding 'unlawful secret meeting'
According to the Attorney General's Office, Paxton is suing the Travis County Commissioners Court for "violating the Texas Open Meetings Act to secretly discuss a measure to allocate public money for security enhancements for the personal residence of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza."
How Travis County plans to build security team amid criticism over DA José Garza protection
DA José Garza directly appealed to county commissioners earlier this year for personal protection after his home address was posted on social media.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Travis County over DA Jose Garza security spending secrecy
The suit comes after the American-Statesman reported the county's action in August, which officials had shielded from public knowledge for months.
Travis County fights back against attorney general's attempt to block voter registration efforts
Judge Andy Brown says the county has followed the rules and it’s the AG and Secretary of State violating federal law.
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Travis County Attorney's Office Issues Alert on New Phone Scam Demanding Money with Fake Legal Threats
The Travis County Attorney's Office warns of scammers demanding money over the phone, pretending to resolve legal issues.
Travis County (TX) High School Football Schedule, Live Streams This Week
Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network. Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in.
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Travis County passes budget with a focus on justice reform
Last week, the Travis County Commissioners Court passed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, totaling almost $2 billion – investments ...
Free spays, neuters for pets in Travis County for limited time
Beginning Friday morning, Travis County and Austin Animal Center said they would offer free spays or neuters for dogs and ...
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Travis County Seeks Legal Counsel to Review $35M Annual Payment to Dell Medical School Amid Fiscal Concerns
Travis County hires legal help to investigate the legality of Central Health's $35 million payment to Dell Medical School.
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Travis County officials approve increased tax rate, $888.7M budget for Central Health
Travis County Commissioners authorized an $888.7 million budget for Central Health’s fiscal year 2024-25—which includes a tax ...
Boosie calls Travis County warrant a ‘misunderstanding’
Louisiana rapper Boosie spoke out this week about a Travis County arrest warrant that accused him of theft of services.