August 10, 2026

DECIDED

American Beverage Association v. Paxton

On August 10, 2026, WLF urged the Fifth Circuit to uphold a district court decision that struck down a Texas law mandating an unscientific food warning label. As WLF’s brief explains, Texas defends its compelled-speech law by relying on caselaw premised on a vacated appellate court decision. But under proper First Amendment standards, the State’s misleading labeling regime can’t pass constitutional muster.

Documents

Filing Date Court Document
Aug 10, 2026 Amicus Brief - Fifth Circuit Download File
Feb 11, 2026 Decision - Western District of Texas Download File
Dec 19, 2025 Amicus Brief - Western District of Texas Download File