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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Environment
Utilities Hope Texas Plays Ball on Clean Air Plan
After President Obama unveils the nitty-gritty of his sweeping, state-by-state plan to fight climate change, no one doubts Texas will sue. But some who will bear the brunt of complying with the new regulations are calling that knee-jerk reaction shortsighted.
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Criminal Justice
Reports: Paxton Indicted by Collin County Grand Jury
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been indicted by a Collin County grand jury, Dallas-area media reported Saturday, citing sources close to the case.
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Politics
Analysis: Deflection by Officials is Worth Noting
It’s diversion season: Top state officials, not surprisingly, would rather talk about red-meat political issues than indictments and legally contested budget vetoes.
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TribCast
TribCast: Planned Parenthood, Ken Paxton and Ted Cruz
On this week’s TribCast, Evan talks with Ross, Patrick and Morgan about the politics of the Planned Parenthood videos and this week’s Senate Health and Human Service Committee hearing, the latest on Attorney General Ken Paxton and that Collin County grand jury, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s beef with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Energy
In Latest EPA Ruling, Glass Half Full For Paxton, Environmentalists
Texas’ Republican leaders and environmentalists are both claiming victory Tuesday following an appeals court ruling that requires the federal government to ease limits on certain emissions for Texas and a dozen other states.
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Criminal Justice
Grand Jury Looming, Paxton Assails Prosecutors
A grand jury will soon decide whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should be indicted for securities fraud, but the battle for public opinion is already kicking into high gear.
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Politics
Texas Concedes Case Over Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
Almost a month after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quietly conceded a case against the federal government over medical leave benefits for certain same-sex couples.
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Criminal Justice
No Campaign Dollars for Paxton Legal Defense — For Now
Attorney General Ken Paxton, dogged by a cloud of legal uncertainty since taking office in January, is not using taxpayer dollars to pay his lawyers, according to aides, who left it less clear whether he plans to tap his campaign account.