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
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
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.123Stated by 3 sources
Ken Paxton sued doctors in other states who prescribe abortion medication to Texas patients.123Stated by 3 sources
It is illegal for Texas doctors to mail abortion medication within the state.123Stated by 3 sources
Blue states have passed shield laws to protect their physicians who send abortion medications.123Stated by 3 sources
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa cannot legally repeal the abortion ban with her own executive action.123Stated by 3 sources
Hinojosa said repealing the ban would not be a priority and would require Republicans to pass a bill.123Stated 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.123
Nathan Johnson Texas abortion laws have been used as an instrument of persecution, intimidation, harassment and political showboating.123
Gina Hinojosa She would work to end penalties for doctors who perform life-saving abortions.123
Brandon Rottinghaus Governor-elect can greatly limit how the abortion ban law is applied.123
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