Texas AG Paxton Files Lawsuit over Alleged 'Political Takeover' in Loving County

Indiana man accused of 'conducting a political takeover' in Texas county

MENTONE, Texas (WISH) — A Crawfordsville, Indiana, man is accused of “conducting a political takeover” of the least-populated county, the Texas attorney general said. Texas filed a civil lawsuit Monday to stop Malcolm Tanner from inviting people to live on two 5-acre tracts of desert without proper sewage systems or running water, and limited electricity access. A burn pit was being used to dispose of trash, the lawsuit said. Texas Attorney Gene…

Texas AG Paxton files lawsuit over alleged 'political takeover' in Loving County

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who is promising free housing for those willing to move to a rural part of West Texas now faces a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general. According to a press release from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, Malcolm Tanner is accused of orchestrating an “illegal scheme” to take political control of Loving County, the least-populated county in Texas. Paxton is also requesting a temporary restraining order to stop him. I…

Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County

The attorney general has called the scheme “deceptive and unlawful.” The post Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Man Allegedly Trying to Take Over Loving County

MENTONE, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Malcolm Tanner, an Indiana resident accused of leading an effort to “take over” Loving County, one of the least populated but wealthiest counties in Texas. Paxton announced Monday on The Walton & Johnson Show that his office is pursuing legal action against Tanner, who he said is using deceptive tactics to lure outsiders to Loving County under the promise of free housing…