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November 30, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Decision Allowing Biden and Mayorkas to Continue Destroying Texas Border Barriers

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Decision Allowing Biden and Mayorkas to Continue Destroying Texas Border Barriers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]…

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November 21, 2023 at 12:47 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Media Matters for Potential Fraudulent Activity

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Media Matters for Potential Fraudulent Activity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ?…

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November 20, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Drug Manufacturer Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Taxpayers

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Drug Manufacturer Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Taxpayers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     Atto…

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November 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Pfizer and Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Medicaid and Providing Adulterated Pharmaceutical Drugs to Children

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Pfizer and Tris Pharma for Defrauding Texas Medicaid and Providing Adulterated Pharmaceutical Drugs to Children? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…

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November 17, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0522-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0522-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0522-KP? Received: November 16, 2023 RE: Whether a jurisdiction offering its employees an incentive to vote in an election provides a benefit as consideration for the employee?s decision to vote within the scope o…

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November 17, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0521-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0521-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0521-KP  Received: November 14, 2023 RE: Construction of Health & Safety Code section 571.018 with respect to payment of court filing fees and costs in a civil mental health commitment case Requested by: Dalla…

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November 17, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory Protecting Children from Obscene Materials

Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory Protecting Children from Obscene Materials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney…

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November 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0520-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0520-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0520-KP  Received: November 3, 2023 RE: Whether a member of the public may obtain copies of spoiled ballots on the 61st day following election day Requested by: Williamson County Attorney You are subscribed to …

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November 16, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Settlement with Memorial Hermann Health System to Ensure Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Settlement with Memorial Hermann Health System to Ensure Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Commu…

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November 16, 2023 at 2:32 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches New “Support Adoption” Grant Program and License Plate

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches New ?Support Adoption? Grant Program and License Plate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorn…

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November 13, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General

Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken Paxto…

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November 10, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol

Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] …

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November 8, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Awards Over $35 Million in Crime Victim Assistance to Texas Nonprofits

Attorney General Ken Paxton Awards Over $35 Million in Crime Victim Assistance to Texas Nonprofits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]     …

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November 7, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0519-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0519-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0519-KP  Received: November 3, 2023 RE: Authority of the Texas Ethics Commission to release sworn complaint information, confidential under Texas Government Code chapter 571, to a member of the Legislature for a l…

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November 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Department of Labor Rule that Harms Small Businesses

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Department of Labor Rule that Harms Small Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] …

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October 30, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Wins Cru­cial Emer­gency Order Against Biden Administration’s Con­tin­ued Destruc­tion of Texas’s Bor­der Barrier

Attor?ney Gen?er?al Ken Pax?ton Wins Cru?cial Emer?gency Order Against Biden Administration?s Con?tin?ued Destruc?tion of Texas?s Bor?der Barrier FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050…

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October 27, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order After Biden Administration Escalates Border Barrier Destruction

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order After Biden Administration Escalates Border Barrier Destruction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communic…

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October 26, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0518-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0518-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0518-KP  Received: October 25, 2023 RE: Authority of a county commissioners court to adopt a policy prohibiting use of county-owned law enforcement vehicles in the performance of private security jobs outside the …

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October 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Destruction of Texas Border Barrier

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Destruction of Texas Border Barrier FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Atto…

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October 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0517-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0517-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0517-KP  Received: October 19, 2023 RE: Whether a constable may simultaneously serve as a municipal court judge Requested by: 31st Judicial District Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney Gener…

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October 19, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to Members of Congress Sharing Analysis of Colony Ridge Issue

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to Members of Congress Sharing Analysis of Colony Ridge Issue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] …

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October 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Enforcement Guidance For State Laws Prohibiting Public Contracts with Companies Unlawfully Maintaining “ESG” Policies

Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Enforcement Guidance For State Laws?Prohibiting Public Contracts with Companies Unlawfully Maintaining ?ESG? Policies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 4…

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October 16, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0516-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0516-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0516-KP? Received: October 12, 2023 RE: Calculation of the amount ?not to exceed one-fourth of one percent? in Texas Special District Code section 1069.211, governing the Nacogdoches County Hospital District?s all…

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October 13, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Coalition of State Attorneys General Issuing Statement Condemning Hamas Attacks on Israel

Attorney General Ken Paxton Joins Coalition of State Attorneys General Issuing Statement Condemning Hamas Attacks on Israel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]…

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October 13, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorn…

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October 6, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0515-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0515-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0515-KP  Received: October 5, 2023 RE: Whether the refund of court costs required by Health and Safety Code subsection 571.018(j) is limited to patients who are committed to a mental health facility Requested by: …

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October 4, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Paxton Defeats Google’s Efforts to Avoid Transfer of Landmark Antitrust Case Back to Texas

Paxton Defeats Google?s Efforts to Avoid Transfer of Landmark Antitrust Case Back to Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Paxton De…

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September 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Senior Staff Promotions

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Senior Staff Promotions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney General Ken Paxton Announc…

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September 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM

UPDATED LINK: Attorney General Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers

UPDATED LINK: Attorney General Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] …

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September 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Attorney General Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Attorney General Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Attorney G…

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September 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0514-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0514-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0514-KP  Received: September 22, 2023 RE: Whether equipment is a gambling device under section 47.01 of the Penal Code where its play involves a fixed or finite sweepstakes system Requested by: Cooke County Attorn…

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September 22, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton Upon Reinstatement as Attorney General of Texas

Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton Upon Reinstatement as Attorney General of Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? ? Statem…

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September 21, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0513-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0513-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0513-KP  Received: September 21, 2023 RE: Whether Johnson County Emergency Services District No. 1 may operate a county-wide ambulance service Requested by: Johnson County Attorney You are subscribed to Office …

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September 20, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0512-KP)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0512-KP) Request for Opinion RQ-0512-KP  Received: September 19, 2023 RE: Whether an elected county commissioner may use county equipment and labor to maintain an outfall ditch that lies solely on private property Requested by: Hardin County Att…

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September 12, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0006-AC)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0006-AC) Request for Opinion RQ-0007-AC? Received: September 12, 2023 RE: Whether a school district board of trustees has the authority under Education Code section 37.0811(c)(1)?(2) to adopt local procedures to allow uniformed school marshals t…

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September 1, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Texas Law Enabling Citizens to Sue Over Local Ordinances Pre-Empted by State Laws Takes Effect

Texas Law Enabling Citizens to Sue Over Local Ordinances Pre-Empted by State Laws Takes Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? Texas…

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September 1, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Texas Law Forbidding “Gender Transition” Hormone and Surgical Interventions for Minors Takes Effect

Texas Law Forbidding ?Gender Transition? Hormone and Surgical Interventions for Minors Takes Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ? …

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August 31, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0006-AC)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0006-AC) Request for Opinion RQ-0006-AC Received: August 30, 2023 RE: Whether Government Code section 41.106 requires the counties of a multi-county judicial district to equitably share funding responsibility of the district attorney?s office Re…

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August 25, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Office of the Attorney General Files Appeal to Texas Supreme Court, Blocking District Judge’s Ruling and Upholding Protections For Children From “Gender Transition” Procedures

Office of the Attorney General Files Appeal to Texas Supreme Court, Blocking District Judge?s Ruling and Upholding Protections For Children From ?Gender Transition? Procedures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov …

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August 21, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0005-AC)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0005-AC) Request for Opinion RQ-0005-AC  Received: August 18, 2023 RE: Authority of a deputy sheriff under Transportation Code section 621.402 to operate a fixed motor vehicle weigh station for all commercial vehicles Requested by: Aransas Count…

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August 15, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Office of the Attorney General Stays Travis County Court’s Ruling Against Crucial Election Law By Filing Direct Appeal to Texas Supreme Court

Office of the Attorney General Stays Travis County Court’s Ruling Against Crucial Election Law By Filing Direct Appeal to Texas Supreme Court FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Comm…

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August 14, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Major Company Reverses ESG Credit Rating Practice, A Victory for Texas Efforts Against Improper Political Activism By Financial Companies

Major Company Reverses ESG Credit Rating Practice, A Victory for Texas Efforts Against Improper Political Activism By Financial Companies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communic…

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August 14, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Special Litigation Chief Leif Olson Departs Texas Attorney General’s Office to Serve as Iowa Chief Deputy Attorney General

Special Litigation Chief Leif Olson Departs Texas Attorney General?s Office to Serve as Iowa Chief Deputy Attorney General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]…

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August 10, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Office of the Attorney General Sues Travel Reservation Site for Deceptive Trade Practices Regarding the True Price of Hotel Rooms

Office of the Attorney General Sues Travel Reservation Site for Deceptive Trade Practices Regarding the True Price of Hotel Rooms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@o…

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August 8, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Office of the Attorney General's Civil Medicaid Fraud Division Recovers $42.7 Million in Taxpayer Funds

Office of the Attorney General's Civil Medicaid Fraud Division Recovers $42.7 Million in Taxpayer Funds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected] ?…

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August 5, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Office of the Attorney General Files Appeal to Texas Supreme Court, Blocking District Judge’s Ruling and Leaving Abortion Law in Place

Office of the Attorney General Files Appeal to Texas Supreme Court, Blocking District Judge?s Ruling and Leaving Abortion Law in Place FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communicatio…

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August 2, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Office of the Attorney General Secures 16-Year Prison Sentence for Ambulance Company Owner Running Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Office of the Attorney General Secures 16-Year Prison Sentence for Ambulance Company Owner Running Medicaid Fraud Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 [email protected]…

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August 1, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0004-AC)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0004-AC) Request for Opinion RQ-0004-AC Received: July 31, 2023 RE: Determination of an ?excessive discount? under Alcoholic Beverage Code subsection 102.07(c) Requested by: Jack County Attorney You are subscribed to Office of Texas Attorney …

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July 31, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0002-AC)

Notification of Request for Opinion (RQ-0002-AC) Request for Opinion RQ-0003-AC  Received: July 31, 2023 RE: Authority of a home-rule municipality to require a certificated telecommunications provider or the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority to enter into a B…

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July 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure 49-Month Sentence and Over $5 Million Restitution in Orthopedic Supplies Fraud Case

Texas Attorney General?s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure 49-Month Sentence and Over $5 Million Restitution in Orthopedic Supplies Fraud Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2023 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-205…

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