Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently honored 11 Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) for their exceptional service to children across the state. These individuals, representing the Child Support Division, were recognized for their dedication beyond the basic requirements of their roles. Each AAG, selected for their extraordinary commitment, represents one of the ten state regions, alongside an additional honoree from the Division's headquarters in Austin.
In a gesture to acknowledge the tireless work and the difference they continue to make, Ashley Larios earned the title of Assistant Attorney General of the Year for the Child Support Division's central office. The other AAGs recognized include Heather Threadgill from Lubbock's Region 1, Ariel Renner from San Antonio's Region 2, and Elias Alcantar from Pharr's Region 3. Recognition was also bestowed upon Ashley Philip from Dallas's Region 4, April Bautista Neckar from Paris's Region 5, Karmah Stokes from Houston's Region 6, Johanna Thomas from Pflugerville's Region 7, Jessica Sprague from El Paso's Region 8, Susan Sylvester from Denton's Region 9, and Elvira Margarita Villarreal from La Marque's Region 10. These honorees have not just shown a dedication to serving but have also worked to actively help their colleagues and better the Child Support Division, according to details shared by the Texas Attorney General's office.
The services provided by the Attorney General's Child Support Division are critical for families across Texas. They offer assistance that ranges from locating absent parents, and establishing paternity for children born to unmarried parents, to vigorously enforcing child support and medical support orders, as well as the collection and distribution of child support payments.
Texas families seeking assistance or anyone in need of more information about the services provided by the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division can reach out to them directly by calling (800) 252-8014 or visiting their website. As public servants, the work of these Assistant Attorneys General affects countless lives, contributing to the well-being of children and providing essential support to families across the state.
