Texas Attorney General Drops Lawsuit Against El Paso Migrant Shelter Network
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has dropped a lawsuit that sought to shut down Annunciation House, a network of migrant shelters in El Paso, after a nearly three-year legal fight. The dismissal was filed 'with prejudice,' meaning the state cannot…
El Paso, TX, November 9, 2026 — The Texas Attorney General’s office has dismissed a lawsuit targeting Annunciation House, a network of migrant shelters operating in El Paso. The legal action, which sought to close the organization, was dropped after a legal battle spanning nearly three years.
The dismissal was officially filed with prejudice. This legal term signifies that the state of Texas is barred from refiling the same allegations or claims against Annunciation House in the future. The lawsuit had been ongoing for close to three years before this decision was made.
Annunciation House is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid and shelter services to migrants. The organization operates several facilities within El Paso. Details regarding the specific allegations that formed the basis of the lawsuit, or the reasons for the dismissal beyond the legal finality of the filing, were not immediately available.
The legal fight originated as part of a broader effort by the state to address the influx of migrants at the Texas border. The outcome of this case could have implications for other humanitarian organizations providing similar services in border communities.
Further information on the specific timeline of the legal proceedings or any potential appeals beyond the scope of the ‘with prejudice’ dismissal was not provided in the filing. The attorney general’s office has not released further statements regarding the case beyond the court document.
Story summarized from the original created by Cindy Ramirez on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.
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