Attorney General Ken Paxton is back on the job after the Republican majority in the Texas Senate cleared him of any wrongdoing. Over the course of his two-week trial, Paxton's former top deputies—all conservatives he hired—testified that he abused the power of his office to help campaign donor Nate Paul and himself at the public's expense.

I had an obligation, as everybody did there, and I had to vote according to my beliefs and where I was, in order to represent my constituents honestly.”

The attorney general’s acquittal affects an upcoming legislative session on school vouchers—and the civil war within the Texas GOP.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a statement following his reinstatement in the office. Paxton was suspended from his office in May after being impeached by the Texas House of Representatives; the Texas Senate acquitted Paxton on all impeachment articles on Saturday.

Republican TX Speaker of the House Dade Phelan issues a scathing statement after TX Senate acquits Ken Paxton. Condemns Lt. Gov Patrick for bias while presiding over the trial, Paxton for his corruption, and the Senators who voted to acquit. pic.twitter.com/LspeParaSF

Reporters from across the country descended on the Capitol to cover the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton. And one stuck out – because he was 13.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial.

Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton of impeachment charges, reinstating him as attorney general “You ever heard that old saying, ‘There are no coincidences in Austin?’” Buzbee asked the first witness, Paxton’s former top deputy Jeff Mateer.