Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sure does smirk a lot when he has his photo taken. Seems likely the Republican culture warrior’s state of perpetually snide amusement comes down to Texans reelecting him three times despite his complete disdain for their needs.

Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton for an opinion on whether a speeding ticket camera system north of San Antonio is legal.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, demanding it begin mandatory sex screening to keep trans athletes out of women's sports.

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is criticizing a new nutritional guideline proposed by the federal government. Paxton joined nearly two dozen state attorneys general in criticizing the guidelines, taking aim at recommendations to limit red meat consumption.

The city of Fort Worth has voiced its legal opinion on a proposal to split the Keller school district in two. In a letter sent to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Feb. 27, Fort Worth City Attorney Leann Guzman asked him to interpret the law governing a split to require a vote by residents of the district.

Attorneys for a Dallas doctor, who's being sued by Texas AG Ken Paxton under the state's trans health care ban, are asking the court to issue a gag order

A Dallas County district judge on Friday rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to block Dallas temporarily from enforcing a ban on police arresting or citing people solely accused of low-level marijuana possession.

A Republican legislator wants Texas' top prosecutor to investigate a planned Muslim-centric neighborhood in Dallas-Fort Worth over concerns that it may “incorporate elements of Shariah law” into its operations.

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces senior leadership appointments, expressing confidence in their ability to serve with excellence.