Texas AG Ken Paxton declines to sign letter condemning capitol violence

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the only state attorney general in the country not to sign a letter condemning last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.

With election lawsuit, Ken Paxton — like Donald Trump — makes a Hail Mary play

In contesting the results of the election in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, Ken Paxton has catapulted himself into the country’s biggest political news story — a settled election that the president continues to contest.

AP Sources: FBI is investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

The FBI is investigating allegations that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton broke the law in using his office to benefit a wealthy donor, according to two people with knowledge of the probe.

Texas AG Ken Paxton whistleblowers sue for wrongful firing, retaliation

Former deputies to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are suing him for wrongful firing and retaliating against them for reporting him for alleged bribery and abuse of office.

AP sources: Texas AG Ken Paxton's affair tied to criminal allegations

The two people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity due to fears about retaliation, said Ken Paxton acknowledged the affair in 2018 to senior members of his office and political staff.

Top aide in Texas attorney general's office terminated after accusing Ken Paxton of bribery

Lacey Mase, one of the top aides who accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of crimes including bribery and abuse of office, has been fired, she told The Texas Tribune on Tuesday evening.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he won't resign after accusations of criminal activity by top aides

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who came under fire this weekend with allegations of bribery and abuse of office by seven of his most senior aides, will not resign his post as the state’s top lawyer, he said Monday.