# attorney general ken paxton

Texas House committee issues 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton » The attorney general, reelected last year by voters who shrugged off his scandals, is accused of a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking. The full House is expected to consider the articles soon. Texastribune.org

Texas Attorney General Agrees to Give $3.3 Million and an Apology to His Former Aides (Published 2023) » The multimillion-dollar settlement will come from state funds and be paid to top deputies who had accused the attorney general, Ken Paxton, of corruption. Nytimes.com

Gov. Abbott appoints new interim attorney general as Paxton awaits trial » Angela Colmenero, Abbott’s former chief of staff, is the first woman to serve as attorney general in Texas. Texasstandard.org

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tests positive for COVID-19 » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday. Cleburnetimesreview.com

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations. Cbsnews.com

Impeachment proceedings against Texas AG Ken Paxton underway » Paxton could be suspended from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust. Cbsnews.com

Let's look at the timeline of Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal troubles » He was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial. But the attorney general now faces a long-delayed criminal case. Cbsnews.com

Impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton continues Thursday » The impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton continues in Austin. Cbsnews.com