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News about Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General. Ken Paxton is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the Attorney General of Texas since January 2015. He previously served as Texas State Senator for the 8th district and the Texas State Representative for the 70th district.

House votes on impeachment of AG Ken Paxton

House votes on impeachment of AG Ken Paxton

The House votes on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.

May 27, 2023 1:08pm CDT
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles

What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles

Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.

May 27, 2023 10:57am CDT
Texas lawmakers react to AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

Texas lawmakers react to AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

Republican and Democrat lawmakers at the Capitol reacted strongly to the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

May 26, 2023 6:49pm CDT
Texas House to vote on AG Ken Paxton impeachment

Texas House to vote on AG Ken Paxton impeachment

The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

May 26, 2023 2:28pm CDT
Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.

May 25, 2023 8:51pm CDT
Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation

In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer.

May 25, 2023 4:47pm CDT
Dumpster fire outside Texas AG office; suspect arrested

Dumpster fire outside Texas AG office; suspect arrested

Someone set fire to a dumpster outside of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.

May 25, 2023 7:57am CDT
Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers

Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers

Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

May 24, 2023 6:21pm CDT
Texas AG Ken Paxton allegations come to a head at Capitol

Texas AG Ken Paxton allegations come to a head at Capitol

A bipartisan House committee investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton publicly discussed its findings so far in a rare and unexpected hearing.

May 24, 2023 5:57pm CDT
Paxton defends drinking accusations against Phelan, House investigators recount alleged misconduct by Paxton

Paxton defends drinking accusations against Phelan, House investigators recount alleged misconduct by Paxton

A day after calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign for allegedly drinking on the job, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending those claims. Phelan's camp argued that Paxton is using the video as a way to distract from a public hearing on an investigation into the attorney general on Wednesday.

May 24, 2023 12:22pm CDT
AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor

AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor

Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.

May 23, 2023 9:37pm CDT
Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare

Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare

The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.

May 19, 2023 3:08pm CDT
Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester

Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized Travis County DA José Garza for dropping charges filed against an activist who was arrested while protesting Senate Bill 14.

May 5, 2023 2:44pm CDT
Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to pay $3.3M lawsuit settlement with taxpayer money

Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to pay $3.3M lawsuit settlement with taxpayer money

Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.

February 22, 2023 6:01pm CST
Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI

Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI

The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.

February 10, 2023 11:39am CST
Ken Paxton reelected as Attorney General of Texas

Ken Paxton reelected as Attorney General of Texas

Paxton beat Democrat Rochelle Garza who had been able to keep the race close.

November 8, 2022 11:48pm CST
Texas Attorney General race: Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza

Texas Attorney General race: Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza

Texas Attorney General race: Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza. Two of the big topics in Texas are abortion rights and border security.

November 6, 2022 11:39am CST
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google again, this time over facial recognition and voice data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google again, this time over facial recognition and voice data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Google claiming the search giant violated Texans' privacy without getting their consent to do so.

October 20, 2022 1:23pm CDT
AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney

AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney

The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.

October 16, 2022 7:57pm CDT
Midterm elections: Rochelle Garza faces Ken Paxton in Texas AG race

Midterm elections: Rochelle Garza faces Ken Paxton in Texas AG race

Travis County Democratic Party executive director Cynthia Van Maanen and Travis County Republican Party chair Matt Mackowiak discuss the Texas Attorney General race between Ken Paxton and Rochelle Garza.

October 13, 2022 6:32am CDT
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