As Texas reaches the midpoint of 2026, Attorney General Ken Paxton is highlighting a wide-ranging list of investigations, lawsuits, settlements, and policy victories that he says demonstrate his record of protecting consumers, combating fraud, defending conservative policies, and strengthening public safety.
Consumer Protection and Health Investigations
Paxton's office has launched several major investigations and enforcement actions in 2026 focused on consumer safety and public health.
Among the most notable actions:
- Secured a settlement with grocery chains over pesticide use on organic produce.
- Reached an agreement with the maker of Crest toothpaste regarding fluoride exposure concerns.
- Opened investigations into major corporations, including Bayer and Lululemon.
- Partnered with federal authorities to investigate the meatpacking industry.
- Surpassed $3 billion in opioid-related recoveries, including a $286.5 million settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.
- Filed environmental lawsuits involving chemical releases, fires, and water contamination.
Child Safety and Parental Rights
AG Paxton has also made child protection a major focus this year, with key actions including:
- Lawsuit against Discord over child safety concerns.
- Lawsuit against Snapchat over alleged deceptive practices affecting minors.
- Lawsuit against Netflix regarding children's data collection.
- Legal action against companies selling chest binders in Texas.
- Investigation into vaccine-related financial incentives.
One of the highest-profile actions involved a settlement with Texas Children's Hospital that Paxton says resulted in:
- Creation of a detransition clinic.
- $10 million settlement payment.
- Termination of physicians involved in gender transition procedures for minors.
Immigration, Border Security, and Public Safety
Paxton continued to defend Texas immigration policies and broader enforcement efforts by:
- Successfully defended Texas Senate Bill 4, which allows state and local law enforcement to arrest individuals suspected of illegally entering Texas.
- Won a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Texas's congressional redistricting map to remain in place for the 2026 elections.
- Continued litigation involving local government policies related to immigration enforcement.
Additional Crime Enforcement
The Attorney General's office reported significant fraud enforcement activity, including more than 120 arrests tied to healthcare fraud, the recovery of $125 million from healthcare fraud cases, lawsuits against solar companies accused of deceptive sales practices, and over $6.8 million in relief secured for veterans harmed by fraudulent schemes.
Paxton also pursued large technology companies over privacy and consumer protection issues, securing a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta over biometric data collection and a $1.375 billion settlement with Google related to privacy violations.
The Bottom Line
As the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate campaigns, Ken Paxton is emphasizing a record centered on consumer protection, fraud enforcement, border security, parental rights, privacy litigation, and conservative legal priorities.
