Google Must Face Most of Texas' Antitrust Lawsuit on Ads

Facebook is not a party to the lawsuit.

Google had sought dismissal of the lawsuit, arguing that the conduct the states described is legal.

Google’s massive ad tech business hasbeen under scrutinyfrom regulators in the US and EU.

Google said Castel’s decision highlighted the flaws in Paxton’s lawsuit.

Paxton’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.