Texas A.G. Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Illegal Rule That Would Weaken State Law Enforcement and Investigation Authority
September 05, 2024
September 05, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other Biden Administration officials to stop a new rule that would unlawfully restrict state law enforcement investigations. This change directly contradicts Congress's intent, as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA&qu . . .
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other Biden Administration officials to stop a new rule that would unlawfully restrict state law enforcement investigations. This change directly contradicts Congress's intent, as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA&qu . . .