Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Legal Action Against Texas School Districts for Electioneering

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against Denison Independent School District and Castleberry ISD for illegally using official resources to promote political candidates and policies, in violation of Texas law. The lawsuits are part of a broader effort to prevent public officials from improperly influencing elections, following similar legal action against Frisco ISD and Denton ISD. Although the Office of the Attorney General cannot currently criminally prosecute election code violations, it may seek civil injunctive relief to prohibit such conduct, with violators potentially subject to criminal prosecution by local authorities. Attorney General Paxton emphasized the importance of upholding election laws and ensuring free and fair elections.