Paxton whistleblowers urge lawmakers not to oppose settlement that will be paid with taxpayer dollars

House Speaker Dade Phelan has said he opposes using state money to pay for a settlement in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s whistleblower lawsuit. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

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Attorneys for four former employees who accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of corruption urged lawmakers on Friday not to oppose their $3.3 million settlement — which must be approved by the Legislature because it’s being paid out with taxpayer money.