Suing Biden fueled Paxton’s rise Paxton threw unprecedented resources into stopping Biden. That record is his sword and shield in his Senate run Salon · Jul 15
How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ lives As attorney general, Paxton threw unprecedented resources into stopping Biden’s agenda. That record is his sword and shield as he runs for U.S. Senate. The Texas Tribune · Jul 14
Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial In dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid. The Texas Tribune · Jun 26, 2025
Top deputies to Attorney General Ken Paxton pushed out over sexual harassment allegations, lawsuit says The harassment allegedly took place while the two were on leave from the agency working on Paxton’s impeachment defense. The Texas Tribune · May 28, 2025
Two of Ken Paxton’s top deputies depart attorney general’s office Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune show the attorneys were expected to return to work after the impeachment trial ended and their extended absence raised concerns internally about the offices’ ability to function properly. The Texas Tribune · Oct 19, 2023
Ethics rules waived for Texas AG lawyers defending boss, Ken Paxton, in impeachment trial AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas attorney general’s office waived its own ethics rules when allowing six employees to take extended leaves to defend their boss, Ken Paxton, in his upcoming impeachment trial, according to agency records obtained by The Dallas Morning News. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023
As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against “sham” proceeding All eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial. Those rules are expected to be presented to the Texas Senate on Tuesday. The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2023
House ethics panel recommends impeachment for Texas AG Ken Paxton AUSTIN, Texas – In an historic move that portends the ouster of one of the most powerful Republicans in the state, a House ethics panel on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
Texas House committee issues 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton The attorney general, reelected last year by voters who shrugged off his scandals, is accused of a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking. The full House is expected to consider the articles soon. The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2023
Legislature has little appetite to fund Ken Paxton’s settlement with whistleblowers A lack of lawmaker support jeopardizes the attorney general’s $3.3 million settlement, which would resolve a lawsuit alleging Paxton fired high-ranking deputies who accused him of misconduct. The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2023
Texas AG Paxton defends $3.3 million whistleblower settlement before House budget writers AUSTIN, Texas – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office made its case on Tuesday for state budget writers to fund a $3.3 million whistleblower settlement, saying the cost to keep fighting the lawsuit would be far higher. Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023