Google sues Texas to protect confidential information in antitrust probe

(Reuters) - Google sued Texas' attorney general on Thursday to ensure that its confidential business information will not be disclosed to rivals as he leads a multi-state probe into possible antitrust violations by the Internet search and advertising company.In papers filed with a Travis County, Texas state court, Google and its parent, Alphabet Inc , said Attorney General Ken Paxton's hiring for the probe of three outside consultants, including two who have worked for rivals or Google critics,..