Attorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallas’ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he's opened an investigation into the city of Dallas alleging the police department is refusing to comply with state and federal immigration laws.

Paxton in a news release said Dallas' interim police chief, Michael Igo, recently made comments that raise "serious concerns."

Lawmakers and state authorities are scrutinizing the Texas Lottery after online ticketing systems may have given an unfair advantage to winners of two multimillion-dollar jackpots. Why it matters: Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday opened an investigation into two "suspicious and possibly unlawful" lotto wins by third-party courier services.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday said he requested records from Dallas and its police department over its sanctuary city policies.

Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the Dallas Police Department has refused to help with any ICE raids and deportations.