"AG Ken Paxton Sues Denton ISD Over Alleged Illegal Electioneering"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Denton Independent School District, alleging that two elementary school principals violated state law by using district emails to encourage staff to vote against opponents of school vouchers in the primary election. Paxton claims the defendants violated state law concerning inappropriate use of government resources for electioneering and is seeking legal orders to restrain the district and its employees from engaging in political activity using public resources or emails. The district has stated it will train all trustees and administrators to ensure compliance with election laws.