Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit is not over: attorney

The whistleblower lawsuit against Ken Paxton is not over, according to the attorney representing his former employees who claim they were fired for reporting the attorney general to the FBI.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won't contest whistleblower lawsuit against him

In a court filing, Ken Paxton's office said he will not contest the lawsuit by "rogue employees" to "stop the self-aggrandizing political weaponization of our State’s courts."

This Week in Texas Politics: Texas border, school choice and new 2024 laws

It may be a new year, but the hot topics This Week in Texas Politics were topics that dominated in 2023. FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the big issues that kicked off 2024.

This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries

This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.

Ken Paxton impeachment trial reportedly cost more than $4M

The cost included not just expenditures related to the impeachment vote and trial, but also for preceding investigations into Texas AG Ken Paxton.

AG Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Pfizer, accusing the company of misrepresenting vaccine efficacy and trying to censor public discussion.

This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding

This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.

Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15

Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.

This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation

The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.

Political drama kicks off third Special Session

The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.

Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit to move forward

The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by four staffers fired by Texas AG Ken Paxton. In this "FOX 7 Focus," FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder.

This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.

Ken Paxton wants back pay for suspension period prior to impeachment trial

After being acquitted on impeachment charges, Ken Paxton now says he wants back pay for the period he was suspended while awaiting his trial.

This Week in Texas Politics: Ken Paxton acquittal

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.