# texas attorney general ken paxton

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations. Cbsnews.com

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to settle whistleblower lawsuit for $3.3M » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Friday he is settling the whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former top officials in his office so he can put it behind him. Cbsnews.com

Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza » In a difficult cycle for Democrats, the race was widely seen as the most competitive statewide election because of Paxton’s laundry list of legal troubles. Texastribune.org

Don't Mess with Texans' Rights: Protecting Transgender Youth from the Paternalistic Policies of State Executives » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion in 2022 detailing how gender-affirming care for transgender minors constituted child abuse under the Texas Family Code. As a result of this opinion, multiple families of trans teens engaging in various forms of gender-affirming care were investigated by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. This Article applies the constitutional standards imposed by the equal protection clause, substantive due process, and parental authority to Paxton’s recommendation, using both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. Ultimately, this Article concludes that Paxton’s opinion fails to meet these constitutional standards and recommends action from the Texas Legislature to prevent further misinterpretation of the Texas Family Code. Specifically, this Article implores the legislature amend the Texas Family Code to provide explicit protections for parental authority over voluntary medical procedures with proven scientific benefits. Repository.law.indiana.edu

Ken Paxton Impeachment: Accused of Corruption, Texas Attorney General Faces Removal » Sep 5, 2023… Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and bribery Tuesday on the opening day of … Nytimes.com

Impeachment proceedings against Texas AG Ken Paxton underway » Paxton could be suspended from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust. Cbsnews.com