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Attorney General-elect Johnson says he won't sue out-of-state abortion pill doctors

Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson said Tuesday he will not continue suing doctors in other states for sending abortion medication to Texas patients, a practice his predecessor Ken Paxton pursued.

Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 4, 2026
Sources
One outlet

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Who's involved

  • Nathan JohnsonAttorney General-elect
  • Ken PaxtonFormer Attorney General
  • Gina HinojosaGovernor-elect
  • Brandon RottinghausUniversity of Houston political professor

The facts

  • Democrats swept Texas statewide elected offices less than 24 hours before Johnson's statement.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Ken Paxton sued doctors in other states who prescribe abortion medication to Texas patients.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • It is illegal for Texas doctors to mail abortion medication within the state.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Blue states have passed shield laws to protect their physicians who send abortion medications.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa cannot legally repeal the abortion ban with her own executive action.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Hinojosa said repealing the ban would not be a priority and would require Republicans to pass a bill.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Nathan Johnson He will not pursue suing out-of-state doctors and will honor other states' shield laws.1 2 3
  • Nathan Johnson Texas abortion laws have been used as an instrument of persecution, intimidation, harassment and political showboating.1 2 3
  • Gina Hinojosa She would work to end penalties for doctors who perform life-saving abortions.1 2 3
  • Brandon Rottinghaus Governor-elect can greatly limit how the abortion ban law is applied.1 2 3

Sources

Outlets: 2 left-leaning, 1 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas The Texas Tribune Lean Left, November 4, 2026
  2. Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas The Texas Tribune Lean Left, November 4, 2026
  3. Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas KSAT Not rated, November 4, 2026

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