Ken Paxton has been under investigation for close to a decade, but his career has never faced any serious repercussion. That changed dramatically yesterday evening.
Attorney Generalhas been under investigation for felony crimes for close to a decade, but his political career has never faced any serious repercussion.
That testimony began Wednesday morning at 8am and it was bombshell material. According to reporting by theand other outlets, four investigators with the committee told members they believed Paxton had broken state law multiple times and used state funds to benefit at least one friend and political donor.that Paxton is asking taxpayers to pay for to end a lawsuit brought against him by four of his former deputies.
“Every allegation is easily disproved,” Paxton stated, “and I look forward to continuing my fight for conservative Texas values.”
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