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Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal

The Texas Senate candidate rose to power as a culture warrior. His record is a marriage of hypocrisy and cynicism

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

James Talarico Demands Ken Paxton's Office Release Records Related to Child Abuse Case

The victim's mother alleged that her son's case had received special treatment because Hoffman's attorney also represented Nate Paul, a real estate developer and Paxton campaign donor who played a key role in Paxton's failed impeachment case.

Latin Times · Jun 21

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Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.

Reason · May 27

Trump-endorsed Texas Senate candidate’s ex, involved in ‘biblical grounds’ divorce, delivers epic primary runoff snub

Candidate’s estranged fellow-politico wife, who said she was divorcing on ‘biblical grounds,’ exacts a measure of revenge in a pre-runoff social media post where she exhorted her constituents to get out and vote for seemingly everyone but her ex

The Independent UK · May 26

Texas AG claimed three homes as primary residence. Democrats are being probed for similar issue

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners of a $1.5 million home in a Dallas suburb

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Ken Paxton Affair Blamed for Divorce from Senator Wife — Who Is Laura Olson, His Alleged Mistress?

Angela Paxton filed for divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton, citing adultery. Laura Olson, his alleged mistress, is central to the scandal and past impeachment.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025

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Paxton drops appeal: Texas to pay $6.6 million to whistleblowers

The Legislature will still have to appropriate the funds to pay the judgment, either during the upcoming special session or during the next regular session.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 3, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower case

Paxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 5, 2025

Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge

The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Texas Supreme Court Shields Paxton From Testifying in Whistleblower Lawsuit Amid Corruption Allegations

This is not the first time Paxton has evaded legal challenges alleging office abuse.

Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024

Ken Paxton can’t be deposed under oath in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court says

The attorney general has agreed not to contest a lawsuit brought by former employees accusing him of retaliation after they said he abused his office.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 22, 2024

Paxton says GOP trying to impeach him

Paxton was impeached by the House last year on charges of corruption and bribery, but acquitted by the Senate

Salon · Jul 11, 2024

Court ruling suggests recent activity in federal investigation of Ken Paxton

Records don’t name the attorney general’s office, but their details line up with the accusations former top deputies made against Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Jan 1, 2024

Vouchers, border security, abortion: The issues you heard about in 2023 will continue to be hotly debated in 2024

After nearly a year’s worth of legislative sessions, several issues are poised to dominate Texas politics this year. Here’s a look at how things ended on several fronts last year — and where they’re headed next.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2023

Nate Paul, the businessman at the center of Ken Paxton’s impeachment, charged with four new federal crimes

During the impeachment trial, whistleblowers testified they believed Paul to be a criminal and were concerned that Paxton was essentially turning the keys of the office over to him.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Texas businessman at center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment facing new charges

A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged with additional federal crimes

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2023

“We are not going away”: Paxton whistleblowers vow to continue legal fight in court

On Monday, the former state employees argued that Paxton has failed to uphold key parts of the settlement agreement, including a $3.3 million payment and a promise to apologize.

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2023

Paxton prosecutors blame politics for trumping evidence in attorney general’s impeachment trial

Houston attorney Dick DeGuerin said his team was naive in its belief that “principle would win out over politics.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2023

Ken Paxton acquittal could quiet future whistleblowers, experts say

The Texas attorney general was exonerated by the state Senate, but a lawsuit from former employees still lingers.

Salon · Sep 21, 2023

"Get ready": Ken Paxton vows revenge

“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial

The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023

“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial

The radio interviews came the morning after Paxton gave his first post-acquittal interview to Tucker Carlson, telling the former Fox News host he was “re-energized” after the acquittal.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2023

GOP senators, open to Paxton conviction, flipped when they realized they were still short the votes

“I feel there were six senators who were ready to be the 21st vote,” said Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas. “But they didn’t want to be the 20th vote.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023

Ken Paxton emerges victorious from yet another career scandal

It marked a screaming milestone in a two-decade political career that has seen Paxton harness the state’s increasingly conservative politics — and later the rise of Donald Trump — to stay in power longer than his vulnerabilities would suggest.

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