Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General

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Judge awards $6.7M to whistleblowers who reported Attorney General Ken Paxton to FBI
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will appeal the settlement, which would be paid with taxpayer funds.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower case
A Travis County district court judge on Friday awarded $6.6 million to four former senior aides to Attorney General Ken Paxton who said they were improperly fired after reporting Paxton to the FBI.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to pay whistleblowers $6.6 million, judge rules
A judge has ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton violated the Texas Whistleblower Act and has ordered his office to pay four former employees $6.6 million dollars. In court documents, Travis County Judge Catherine Mauzy said Paxton retaliated against the employees after they reported the behavior they believed amounted to an abuse of power.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won’t Face Federal Corruption Charges

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Biden administration's DOJ decided not to charge Texas AG Ken Paxton, AP sources say
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Won’t Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run
The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.
Report: DOJ under Biden administration decided not to prosecute Texas AG Ken Paxton
An Associated Press report that cited two unnamed sources said the decision was made "quietly" during the final weeks of the Biden Administration.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the ...
Whistleblowers to receive more than $6M in legal victory against Texas AG Ken Paxton
More than $6 million total will go to four whistleblowers in a lawsuit filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and ...
Paxton whistleblowers awarded $6.7 million judgment
The judgment awarded Friday includes compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, attorney fees, court costs and interest ...
Travis County judge orders Texas AG Ken Paxton to pay $6.7 million to whistleblowers
The whistleblowers initially sued, claiming they were improperly fired. This is the same set of circumstances that led to Paxton being impeached by the Texas House in 2023. Paxton ...
Paxton's Chances of Beating Cornyn If He Initiates Texas GOP Senate Battle
Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has been speculated to be considering challenging fellow Republican, Senator John Cornyn.
Texas AG Ken Paxton demands info on DEI hiring from major law firms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a two-page letter to 20 large corporate law firms — 13 with operations in Texas — ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton touts new report that DOJ officials declined to prosecute him
The corruption probe was the last significant inquiry into Paxton as he eyes a potential run to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn ...
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AP: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won’t face federal corruption charges
Paxton, who was accused of abusing his office to help a campaign donor, also beat impeachment charges based on these same ...