He did not discuss accusations that he misused his office to protect a political donor, which were the backbone of Paxton becoming just the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to

What happens when the top lawyer of a state like Texas is impeached? Well, it can break a few ways, according to state statutes. The future of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in limbo following a two-week trial that has seen 16 articles impeachment accepted against the third-term AG.

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

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.

The Senate impeachment trial begins Tuesday for embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton. He is accused of abusing the office he’s held for the past eight years. Here’s what to know about Texas’ highest ranking law enforcement officer.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hinted that he might launch a primary challenge against Republican Senator John Cornyn in 2026. "To me, he’s been in Washington too long. He’s been there, what, for 14 years or so?

In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney general blamed Democrats while also taking aim at a number of high-profile Republicans.

In his first public remarks since being acquitted on impeachment charges, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lashed out at the state lawmakers who targeted him and teased a future run against U.S. Sen.