American Oversight v. Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton – Records of Communications

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.

2025

June 27: Texas Supreme Court decision

2024

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

Oct. 10: American Oversight response brief

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