Initial complaint and litigation filings in American Oversight’s lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking the release of records of certain communications, including official messages sent using personal accounts or devices.

2024

Jan. 17: Texas Third District Court of Appeals denial of Gov. Abbott’s and AG Paxton’s appeal

2023

Jan. 9: Gov. Abbott’s amended plea to the jurisdiction
Jan. 9: Attorney General Paxton’s plea to the jurisdiction
Jan. 31: Letter ruling denying motion to dismiss
Feb. 23: Order denying motion to dismiss

2022

Dec. 28: American Oversight’s amended petition
Oct. 13: American Oversight’s response to Texas Gov. Abbott’s and Attorney General Paxton’s requests to dismiss
Aug. 11: Attorney General Paxton’s answer to American Oversight’s lawsuit
Aug. 11: American Oversight’s motion for default judgment
July 28: Gov. Abbott’s answer to American Oversight’s lawsuit
June 30: Initial complaint

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June 30, 2022: Initial Complaint

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July 28, 2022: Gov. Greg Abbott’s Answer to American Oversight’s Lawsuit

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Aug. 11, 2022: American Oversight’s Motion for Default Judgment

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Aug. 11, 2022: Attorney General Paxton’s Answer to American Oversight’s Lawsuit

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Oct. 13, 2022: American Oversight’s Response to Texas Gov. Abbott’s and Attorney General Paxton’s Requests to Dismiss

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Dec. 28, 2022: American Oversight’s Amended Petition

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Jan. 9, 2023: AG Paxton’s plea to the jurisdiction

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Jan. 9, 2023: Gov. Abbott’s Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction

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Jan. 31, 2023: Letter Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss

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Feb. 23, 2023: Order Denying Motion to Dismiss