Texas AG Ken Paxton Warns Big 12 Over Potential Sanctions Against Texas Tech
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning to Big 12 Conference schools, indicating that the state would consider legal action against any institution that sanctions Texas Tech. The potential sanctions relate to Texas Tech's decision to play a quarterback who successfully sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. Paxton, who is also a candidate for governor, conveyed this message in a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Chancellor of Kansas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has warned institutions within the Big 12 Conference that the state may initiate legal proceedings against any school that imposes sanctions on Texas Tech.
The potential sanctions stem from Texas Tech's choice to play a quarterback. This quarterback had previously filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and subsequently regained his eligibility.
Paxton, a Republican who is currently campaigning for governor, communicated this warning in an official letter. The letter was addressed to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Chancellor of Kansas.
According to The Hill, Paxton's warning signals a potential legal confrontation should the Big 12 move to penalize Texas Tech over the athlete's participation.
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