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Texas State Bar Drops Misconduct Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton Regarding 2020 Election Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Bar has decided to halt its disciplinary proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, in relation to his attempts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. This decision effectively puts an end to the longstanding efforts to hold Paxton accountable for allegedly making fraudulent claims during a lawsuit that sought to contest President Joe Biden’s win against former President Donald Trump. Court documents released Wednesday show that this termination was influenced by a recent judgment from the Texas Supreme Court, which last month found that Paxton’s principal deputy … Read more

Paxton Launches Legal Challenge Against Bexar County’s Mail-In Voter Registration Practices

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San Antonio, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a new lawsuit focusing on mail-in voter registrations in Bexar County, claiming that the current methods undermine voting integrity. The legal action points to a supposed non-compliance with Texas election laws that specify standards for voter validation and registration integrity. The lawsuit, filed in a state court, marks the latest in a series of legal maneuvers by Paxton, who has been outspoken about his concerns regarding election fraud. It specifically targets practices in Bexar County, which, as one of the largest counties in Texas, … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Denied Request to Dismiss Charges, Criminal Trial Set to Begin in April

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal trial is set to begin on April 15 after a judge denied his request to dismiss charges. Paxton has been facing nearly 9-year-old charges of felony securities fraud and has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. Paxton argued that his constitutional right to a speedy trial had been violated and sought to have the case dismissed. However, Judge Andrea Beall of the 185th District Court ruled against Paxton after brief arguments during a pretrial hearing in Houston. The attorney general was indicted on two counts of … Read more

Republican Senator Publicly Rebukes Texas AG Ken Paxton: Criminal Defense Lawyers Calling Out His Actions

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Washington, D.C. – In a fiery exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, a Republican senator rebuked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of employing defense lawyers who had called the top law enforcement official’s own criminal conduct into question. This heated confrontation took place amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of office by Paxton, which has raised troubling questions about his credibility and ability to discharge his duties. The clash unfolded as Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island challenged Paxton directly, asserting that his defense attorneys had held serious doubts … Read more