Paxton has strongly defended and enforced Texas laws (like HB 89) that prohibit state and local government entities from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. He has called it the state's right to "boycott the boycotters," arguing it supports a key ally and trading partner (Israel is one of Texas's top trading partners). Courts, including the Fifth Circuit, have upheld these positions in cases he defended.
In 2025, Paxton opened an investigation into Plano ISD over alleged antisemitic behavior and "radical anti-Israel rhetoric" in schools. He demanded documents on curriculum, walkouts, and discipline, stating that teachers or administrators supporting such rhetoric "should be fired immediately" and that he stands "in solidarity with our Jewish community."
He co-signed letters pressuring companies (e.g., Ben & Jerry’s/Unilever) over Israel boycotts and has supported similar laws in other states via multi-state briefs.