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What does the Attorney General of Texas do?
The Attorney General files civil and criminal suits upon referral by other state agencies and, in some circumstances, has original jurisdiction to prosecute violations of the law without a referral from another agency. Many Texans look to the Office of the Attorney General for guidance with disputes and legal issues.
How do I contact the Office of the Attorney General?
Open Government Hotline: (877) 673-6839 Reach Us By Phone or Email Main Switchboard 512-463-2100 or Constituent Affairs 800-252-8011 Write To Us Mailing Address Office of the Attorney General PO Box 12548
Can the Texas Attorney General represent a private citizen in court?
By law, the Office of the Attorney General may not represent private citizens in legal disputes. The Lawyer Referral Service at the State Bar of Texas can assist you in contacting an attorney in Texas with expertise relevant to your situation.
How do I find a private attorney in Texas?
The Lawyer Referral Service at the State Bar of Texas can assist you in contacting an attorney in Texas with expertise relevant to your situation. The Lawyer Referral Service can be reached at (800) 252-9690. Does the Attorney General oversee private attorneys?
When is data breach reporting required in Texas?
Data Breach Reporting. Beginning January 1, 2020, Texas law requires certain businesses that experience a data breach of system security which affects 250 or more Texans to provide notice of that data breach to the Office of the Texas Attorney General. Data Breach Submission.
Who can consult with you about the law?
If you have questions about how the law applies to you or need interpretations of the law, please consult with your attorney. The Office of the Attorney General may not serve as your lawyer or provide legal advice or interpretations of the law.
Can you preview a breach notice?
To prepare, you can preview the form. Do NOT hit the “back” button on your browser, or your submission will be cleared. Your data breach notice is potentially an open record. This means that members of the general public may file an open-records request to obtain a copy of your completed form.
Can you fill out a data breach notice?
To comply, you may fill out the Data Breach Notice form provided and submit it electronically. Here’s what you need to know: The system can NOT save your form, so you will need to complete it in one sitting. To prepare, you can preview the form. Do NOT hit the “back” button on your browser, or your submission will be cleared.
Service of Citation on the Title IV-D Agency
The law requires that the OAG be legally notified when you are litigating a case where the child support rights have been assigned to the state of Texas. Find out more about the requirements of Service of Citation and Notice here.
Service of Subpoena on the Office of the Attorney General
The OAG has designated individuals who are authorized to accept service of a subpoena on behalf of the OAG when the subpoena involves the official duties of the agency. Find out more about the requirements of the Service of Subpoena here.
Payment Record Request
Access payment records associated with your client's child support case using Child Support Interactive.
Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) Training
The Office of the Attorney General is the entity tasked with certifying any individuals who would like to process Acknowledgments of Paternity. Visit the AOP Certification Training page for more information.
Tax Charts
This page provides links to tax forms from 1987- 2021. The charts can be used to calculate monthly net income for child support purposes.
Criminal Nonsupport
A successful collaboration with the Attorney General’s - Child Support Division is necessary to prosecute criminal nonsupport cases. Visit the easy-to-use Criminal Nonsupport Handbook for additional information.
How to contact Texas Vine?
Contacting Texas VINE. Visit the Texas VINE website for more information. You can also call us at (877) TX4-VINE (894-8463). For information about offenders who are in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) custody or on parole/mandatory supervision, contact TDCJ Victim Services Division at ...
What are the rights of a victim in Texas?
The Texas Constitution provides victims of crime with the right, upon their request, to receive notice about court proceedings and the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused.
Does Texas Vine notify registered users?
Texas VINE will automatically notify registered persons via a toll-free number and website of suspect/offender status and court event changes. Texas VINE automatically notifies registered users in English or Spanish whenever one of the following situations occurs:
What is the Attorney General of Texas?
The Attorney General is the constitutional, statewide elected official who acts as the attorney for the State of Texas. The Attorney General: 1 enforces state consumer protection laws; 2 collects court-ordered child support; and 3 administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.
How to contact Texas Open Meetings?
For information about the Texas Public Information Act or the Texas Open Meetings Act, you may wish to call our open government hotline at (512) 478-OPEN (6736) or toll-free at (877) OPEN TEX (673-6839). In addition, our open government publications are available on our Web site at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov or upon request by calling (512) ...
How to contact the Texas State Law Library?
The Library, which houses all state and federal codes and statutes, can be reached at (512) 463-1722 or on the Web at www.sll.state.tx.us. I’m having trouble with my utility.
What to do if you disagree with Texas appraisal?
If you disagree with the tax rate, make your views known to the appropriate taxing authority (city, county, school district or other). If you want to complain about the actions of an appraiser, contact the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board at (512) 465-3950 or on the Web at www.talcb.state.tx.us.
How to contact the Attorney General for child support?
For information about child support services, call the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Division at (800) 252-8014 or consult your phone directory for the number to your local office. Information is also available on the Office of the Attorney General Web site at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov.
How to contact the state bar?
The State Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 252-9690. If you cannot afford an attorney, you might be able to find assistance at a clinic sponsored by a nearby law school. I’m the victim of a violent crime in Texas.
What is the state bar of Texas?
The State Bar of Texas is the agency with authority to regulate attorneys in Texas. If you have a complaint about the actions of an attorney, contact the State Bar’s Grievance Committee at (800) 932-1900. I have a complaint against a private business.
Service of Citation on The Title IV-D Agency
- The law requires that the OAG be legally notified when you are litigating a case where the child support rights have been assigned to the state of Texas. Find out more about the requirements of Service of Citation and Notice here. Service of Citation and Notice
Service of Subpoena on The Office of The Attorney General
- The OAG has designated individuals who are authorized to accept service of a subpoena on behalf of the OAG when the subpoena involves the official duties of the agency. Find out more about the requirements of the Service of Subpoena here. Service of Subpoena
Payment Record Request
- Access payment records associated with your client's child support case using Child Support Interactive. Child Support Interactive
Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) Training
- The Office of the Attorney General is the entity tasked with certifying any individuals who would like to process Acknowledgments of Paternity. Visit the AOP Certification Training page for more information. AOP Training
Tax Charts
- This page provides links to tax forms from 1987- 2021. The charts can be used to calculate monthly net income for child support purposes.
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