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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton still facing legal challenges

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Timeline: The legal woes of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Throughout his time as attorney general of Texas, Paxton has faced many controversies.
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Texas Supreme Court pauses depositions in Paxton whistleblower case

The ruling comes after months, years, of legal challenges by Paxton in hopes of avoiding a deposition.
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Texas Supreme Court pauses depositions in Paxton whistleblower case

The ruling by the all-Republican court came after former President Donald Trump told justices to leave Paxton alone.
Paxton Impeachment Trial

Republican senator who voted to acquit Paxton wants Senate to consider reopening impeachment proceedings

The bombshell request by retiring state Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, comes after Paxton decided to stop fighting a whistleblower lawsuit.
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Ken Paxton and aides ordered to answer questions under oath in whistleblower case

The four whistleblowers asked the court last month to force the attorney general and his aides to sit for deposition.
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Republican Rep. Andrew Murr, who led impeachment of Ken Paxton, won’t seek reelection

Murr, who represents Junction, suggested he wanted to come home to spend more time with family. He had become a target of hardline supporters of Ken Paxton.
Paxton Impeachment Trial

Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers

The 12 House representatives being targeted by Paxton led the impeachment trial in the Senate after the House overwhelmingly voted to impeach Paxton in May.
Paxton Impeachment Trial

New evidence released by House investigators after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal

In the memo, House impeachment managers said they didn't present the evidence during the trial partially because of time limits.
Inside Texas Politics

Paxton whistleblowers looking for settlement dollars…and an apology

The Texas Supreme Court has allowed a retaliation lawsuit filed by four of the whistleblowers to move forward
Inside Texas Politics

GOP state senator doesn't fear retribution for his vote to convict Paxton

“The most important thing to do is the right thing within the moment,” said State Senator Kelly Hancock.
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SCOOP: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reveals what happened behind the scenes of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and subsequent acquittal

Patrick reveals why the alleged mistress did not testify, what impeachment reforms he wants to see and whether he thinks any of Paxton's behavior crossed a line.