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Paxton hasn’t challenged Trump administration over Texas’ $10B Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Terri Langford The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· September 5, 2026
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Key points A substantial amount of money, $10 billion, is being held up by the Trump administration. Silence from the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, has been observed regarding a significant issue.
Silence from the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, has been observed regarding a significant issue. A substantial amount of money, $10 billion, is being held up by the Trump administration. This affects Medicaid payments to hospitals.
Details about this situation are available, including the fact that Paxton is a U.S. Senate hopeful. His lack of challenge in this matter is notable, especially given his history of taking action against other administrations.
Further information about this development can be found in the source publication, which reports on the current status of the Medicaid payments and Paxton's response.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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