In his first public statement since being arrested on charges of securities fraud, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in an e-mail Tuesday that he expects “to be fully vindicated of these charges.”
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Paxton Surrenders in Securities Fraud Indictment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared for booking in Collin County prior to the public release of a securities fraud indictment against him.
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Paxton No Stranger to Controversial Deals
Even before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted he violated civil securities laws — or faced a subsequent criminal investigation — his private business dealings had been under fire from watchdogs and political opponents.
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Analysis: Make-or-Break Moment for AG Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, facing indictment on felony securities charges, could actually boost his career with an acquittal. But a conviction would likely end it.
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Criminal Justice
Upgrade of AG’s Child Support System Faces Lingering Problems
Started during Greg Abbott’s tenure as attorney general, a project to upgrade the technology for the state’s antiquated child support enforcement system is years behind schedule. The AG’s office, now under the leadership of Ken Paxton, is hoping to restructure the project.
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Analysis: For Paxton, a Bumpy Start on the Big Stage
Most Texans don’t know who Ken Paxton is, and a pending investigation and a waiting grand jury could leave them with a bad first impression of the state’s new attorney general.
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Criminal Justice
Collin County DA Asks Texas Rangers to Look Into Paxton Case
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has asked the Texas Rangers to look into Attorney General Ken Paxton’s violation of state securities law, Willis’ office said Thursday.
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Health care
Appeals Judges Grill Lawyers Over Abortion Law Provision
As they weigh the constitutionality of a Texas abortion law, federal appeals court judges on Wednesday challenged arguments presented by the state and abortion providers during more than an hour of tough questioning.
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Criminal Justice
Abbott: Immigration Lawsuit Could Come in Two Weeks
A state lawsuit challenging President Obama’s executive order shielding as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation could come from Texas in the next two weeks, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott says.
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Politics
At Abbott’s Side, Hodge Readies for a New Role
Little known outside the halls of Texas government, Daniel Hodge has become one of its more powerful behind-the-scenes figures. That’s only becoming more true: He’s expected to serve a key role in the new governor’s administration.
