The City of Lebanon City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance declaring the city a “sanctuary city for the unborn,” effectively banning abortion providers from performing abortions within city limits.
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Texas Attorney General issued the following announcement on Jan. 13.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the departure of Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins and the appointment of Judd Stone to fill this vital role within the Office of the Attorney General.
“Kyle Hawkins fought for Texans’ rights every step of the way – including arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the unconstitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. His dedication to safeguarding rights is very much appreciated,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I look forward to working with Judd Stone in his new role as Texas Solicitor General. His skills, years of experience and expertise are tremendous assets to the Office of the Attorney General. I am positive that he will continue faithfully serving Texas with integrity, honesty, and a strong commitment to the rule of law.”
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Published January 14, 2021 •
Updated on January 14, 2021 at 10:00 am
Joshua Roberts | Reuters
Texas solicitor general who did not join embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election confirmed Wednesday he is resigning.
Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins did not say why he was leaving in a statement released by the attorney general s office, but he offered praise for his outgoing boss, calling Paxton a stalwart advocate for Texas.
According to the state, The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for supervising and approving all appellate litigation for the State of Texas and for ensuring consistency in legal positions taken by the state. The Solicitor General determines which division within the Office of the Attorney General will handle any appeal in a case. The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for handling the appeals deemed most significant to Texas’s interests and the development