Videos tagged with Texas Attorney General

The Texas Attorney General has sued the City of Dallas for violating Texans' Second Amendment rights by implementing a gun-free policy at the upcoming Texas State Fair. The lawsuit argues that Dallas, as a constitutional carry state, cannot enact restrictions more stringent than state law, particularly on property owned by a governmental entity like Fair Park. The AG seeks an injunction to prevent the enforcement of this unconstitutional rule.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue the city of Dallas over a new policy banning firearms at the State Fair of Texas. This policy, implemented after a shooting last year, is argued to violate state law regarding licensed carriers on government-owned or leased property. Paxton has given Dallas 15 days to withdraw the policy or face legal action.

This video discusses the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in Paxton v. Deason, which affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit challenging ATF regulations on suppressors. The court found that the plaintiffs, including the state of Texas and individual citizens, lacked standing to sue because their declarations did not sufficiently demonstrate a serious intent to engage in prohibited conduct or specify timelines for their intended actions. The ruling highlights the strict requirements for establishing standing in pre-enforcement challenges against federal regulations, particularly concerning the specificity of intended actions and potential harm.

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has been impeached by the Texas House of Representatives. This impeachment suspends him from office pending a Senate trial. While Paxton was involved in a lawsuit against the ATF's pistol brace rule with Gun Owners of America (GOA), sources indicate this impeachment will not directly impact the ongoing lawsuit. First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster will serve as interim Attorney General, and Governor Greg Abbott may appoint another interim AG.

This video discusses the lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the ATF's pistol brace rule. The legal action challenges the rule's classification of pistol braces, which could lead to registration and potential penalties for non-compliance. The lawsuit aims to halt the rule's implementation and prevent it from taking effect.

This video discusses Texas's action to exclude Citigroup from the state's municipal bond market due to the bank's alleged discrimination against the firearms industry. The state's Attorney General, Ken Paxton, cited a 2021 law prohibiting government contracts with entities that discriminate against the firearms sector. This move follows a similar exclusion of JP Morgan for the same reasons, highlighting a strategy to impact financial institutions financially for their stance on Second Amendment rights.

This Week in Guns episode 12/24/22 covers a range of gun-related news and discussions. Topics include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' push to loosen gun laws, an Illinois House committee hearing on assault weapon bans, the removal of self-defense gun use statistics from the CDC website due to lobbying, numerous firearm-related charges in Virginia, a Washington gun shop's fine for selling a high-capacity magazine, Texas AG Paxton's actions regarding UPS and FedEx's firearms policies, a lawsuit against gun manufacturers in Buffalo, and a federal judge's ruling on an Oregon magazine ban. The episode features a panel discussion and promotional codes for VZ Grips and Patriot Patch Co.

The Texas Attorney General has taken action against Cheaper Than Dirt for alleged price gouging on firearms and ammunition. The investigation identified over 4,000 sales where the company is accused of significantly inflating prices, particularly during periods of high demand like the pandemic. This has resulted in an order for Cheaper Than Dirt to refund over $402,000 to customers.

This video discusses the ongoing ammunition shortage and price increases driven by unprecedented demand, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales on platforms like Ammo.com have surged dramatically, with 9mm, .223/5.56, and .45 ACP being the most popular calibers. The speaker also touches on unconstitutional local gun and ammo bans and the significant increase in new gun owners, urging them to seek training.

This YouTube video features Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizing Governor Dannel Malloy's stance, which Paxton believes will lead to increased deaths, particularly among children and church members. Paxton asserts that Malloy is 'part of the problem' and not the solution, expressing frustration that such statements can be made without public accountability.

This video features Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discussing his support for National Concealed Carry Reciprocity. He emphasizes that the proposed legislation significantly enhances the protection of Texas citizens by allowing for recognition of concealed carry permits across state lines. The interview focuses on the legal and safety aspects of this policy from a state official's perspective.

This NRA News segment from May 1, 2013, features an interview with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. He discusses the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings in Houston with Cameron Gray and Andrew Langer. The conversation also touches upon other current issues.