Paxton accuses TikTok of violating the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving parents, marketing toward minors and showing explicit content.

The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.

In the lead-up to the Nov. 5 election, Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up efforts to put his imprint on rules governing elections in Texas and other states.