FBI arrests Texas businessman tied to state AG’s impeachment
Austin American Statesman
Weber, P.
06/09/2023
1 doc(s)
Bribery; Buzbee, Anthony 'Tony'; Criminal investigations; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Impeachment; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Man at center of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment in jail on FBI detainer
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
06/09/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Cogdell, Dan; Criminal investigations; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Impeachment; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Q&A | VanDeaver explains his vote to impeach Paxton
Texarkana Gazette
Staff
06/01/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; House Committee on General Investigating; House of Representatives, Texas; Impeachment; Legal settlements; Murr, Andrew; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken; Republicans; Securities fraud; Tinderholt, Tony; VanDeaver, Gary; Whistleblowers
Texas House impeaches AG
Austin American Statesman
Vertuno, J.
05/28/2023
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Cruz, Ted; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Geren, Charlie; House of Representatives, Texas; Impeachment; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Republicans; Securities fraud; Smithee, John; Spiller, David; Tinderholt, Tony; Trump, Donald
Small fraction of Republicans needed to suspend Paxton
Austin American Statesman
Vertuno, J.
05/28/2023
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Carrillo, Olivero Peña 'O.P.'; Ferguson, James E. 'Pa'; House Committee on General Investigating; House of Representatives, Texas; Impeachment; Legal settlements; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Whistleblowers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s mistress at heart of allegations in impeachment papers
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Montesino, D.
05/28/2023
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Impeachment; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Texas voters bear responsibility for Ken Paxton disaster
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
05/28/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Campaign contributors; Government ethics; House of Representatives, Texas; Impeachment; Legal settlements; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Whistleblowers
Paxton whistleblowers have done their part for justice
Dallas Morning News
Knight, J.
02/20/2023
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Legal fees; Legal settlements; Misconduct in office; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Justice Dept. moving Paxton probe to DC
Austin American Statesman
Tucker, E.
02/17/2023
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Justice, U.S. Department of; Misconduct in office; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in settlement talks with 3 of 4 whistleblowers
Austin American Statesman
Hall, K.
02/01/2023
3 doc(s)
Cammack, Brandon; Employee dismissals; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Legal settlements; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
AG Ken Paxton declines to sue candidates, officials who owe $700K in unpaid campaign violation fines
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
07/18/2022
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Ethics Commission, Texas; Ethics laws; Fines; Paxton, Ken; Reynolds, Ron; Untermeyer, Chase
Where does Ken Paxton stand in effort to toss lawsuit accusing him of misconduct?
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
06/19/2022
3 doc(s)
Misconduct in office; Paxton, Ken; Supreme Court, Texas; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Investor Paul returns to bankruptcy court
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
05/05/2022
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bankruptcy; Misconduct in office; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development; Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers accuse AG Ken Paxton of lying about their allegations of misconduct
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/22/2022
5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Ex-staffers who reported Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI say he’s lying about them and investigation
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
02/22/2022
5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers who accused Ken Paxton of corruption now say he is making false statements about them
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
02/21/2022
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Paxton rivals target probe
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
02/13/2022
4 doc(s)
Attorney General campaigns and elections; Bush, George P.; Gohmert, Louie; Guzman, Eva; Paxton, Ken
Paxton urges dismissal of lawsuit
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
09/23/2021
4 doc(s)
3rd Court of Appeals, Texas; Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Ken Paxton released a report clearing himself of any and all crimes. How brilliant is that?
Dallas Morning News
Lieber, D.
09/17/2021
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Fort Worth lawmaker Matt Krause announces GOP primary challenge against incumbent Ken Paxton for AG
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
09/17/2021
3 doc(s)
Attorney General campaigns and elections; Government ethics; Krause, Matt; Paxton, Ken; Trump, Donald
'AG Paxton’s actions were lawful,' internal report concludes; accusers skeptical
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
08/25/2021
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Hughes, Bryan; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s own agency produces report clearing him of bribery, abuse of office claims
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
08/25/2021
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bribery; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texas AG Ken Paxton's donors are defecting to his challengers and taking big money with them
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
07/24/2021
3 doc(s)
Attorney General campaigns and elections; Attorney General of Texas; Bush, George P.; Campaign contributors; Government ethics; Guzman, Eva; Paxton, Ken
$3,800 an hour for expert attorneys? Lawmakers move to rein in AG Paxton's spending.
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
04/23/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Beckley, Michelle; González, Jessica; Legal fees; Paxton, Ken; State agency budgets; Turner, Chris
Texas lawmakers propose giving AG Ken Paxton $43M to fight Google
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
03/25/2021
2 doc(s)
Advertising; Attorney General of Texas; Google Inc.; Huffman, Joan; Legal fees; Paxton, Ken; State agency budgets
Whistleblower lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton takes unusual turn
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/02/2021
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Meachum, Amy Clark; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
New details about Texas AG Ken Paxton’s ties to campaign donor could emerge at whistleblower hearing
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
03/02/2021
5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Ken Paxton’s latest travesties: Does Texas even have a functioning attorney’s general office?
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
02/15/2021
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Nelson, Jane; Paxton, Ken; State agency budgets
New court filing expands bribery allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/13/2021
5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers allege AG Paxton got home remodel, woman got job in exchange for helping Nate Paul
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
02/12/2021
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Texas senators grill embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton over election lawsuit, Google case
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
02/11/2021
6 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Google Inc.; Government ethics; Huffman, Joan; Legal settlements; Nelson, Jane; Paxton, Ken; Senate Committee on Finance; West, Royce
Texas Senators scold AG Ken Paxton for violating his budget authority with $40M in staff raises
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
02/11/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Antitrust law; Attorney General of Texas; Bettencourt, Paul; Google Inc.; Huffman, Joan; Nelson, Jane; Paxton, Ken; State agency budgets; State employee salaries
No pardon for Ken Paxton as Trump departs White House
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
01/21/2021
4 doc(s)
Paxton, Ken; Presidential pardons; Trump, Donald
Paxton gets no pardon before Trump leaves
Houston Chronicle
Staff
01/21/2021
3 doc(s)
Paxton, Ken; Presidential pardons; Trump, Donald
Embattled Texas AG Paxton’s fundraising was drying up before he filed lawsuit seeking to overturn Biden victory
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
01/17/2021
5 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Legal fees; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Trump, Donald
Texas laws protecting whistleblowers don't apply to Attorney General Ken Paxton, his agency argues in bid to quash lawsuit
Austin American Statesman
Platoff, E.
01/16/2021
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Texas solicitor general latest exit in embattled AG’s office
Houston Chronicle
Weber, P.
01/14/2021
6 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Hawkins, Kyle D.; Paxton, Ken; Stone, Judd E.
After top staff exodus, Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks $43M for Google lawsuit
Austin American Statesman
Bleiberg, J.
01/06/2021
3 doc(s)
Antitrust law; Attorney General of Texas; Attorneys; Google Inc.; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Paxton, Ken
Some things Texans didn’t expect
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
01/05/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bribery; Coronavirus; Government ethics; Internet; Paxton, Ken
YEAR IN REVIEW TOP LOCAL STORIES: No. 5: Allegations against Ken Paxton
Austin American Statesman
Staff
12/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Short political attention spans
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
12/22/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Government ethics; Inaugurations; Paxton, Ken
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing Google over digital ads
Austin American Statesman
Bleiberg, J.
12/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Advertising; Antitrust law; Google Inc.; Market manipulation; Paxton, Ken
Paxton's negative name ID
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
12/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Presidential Election 2020; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Trump, Donald
A dead animal and a warning: Texas AG Ken Paxton spars with campaign donor over alleged text threats
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
12/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Campaign contributors; Electronic communications; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Lawyer hired to defend Texas AG Ken Paxton in whistleblower case will cost state $540 an hour
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
12/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Legal fees; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texans react as Supreme Court tosses AG Ken Paxton’s suit challenging election
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
12/12/2020
3 doc(s)
Castro, Joaquin; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Green, Al; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Paxton, Ken; Presidential Election 2020; Roy, Chip; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Trump, Donald; West, Allen
FBI agents seek Texas attorney general records in Paxton probe
Austin American Statesman
Plohetski, T.
12/11/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
What to know about Ken Paxton, the Texas official leading latest court battle for Trump
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
12/11/2020
6 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Presidential Election 2020; Supreme Court, U.S.
Lawyers for Nate Paul gave AG Ken Paxton $25k after he waded into civil suit
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
12/02/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Latest call for AG Paxton to resign not a good sign
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
11/26/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip
Last whistleblower fired from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office days after suing for retaliation
San Antonio Express News
Platoff, E.
11/25/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Paxton scandals aren’t just distractions — they’re a disgrace to Texas
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/23/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip
AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton
Austin American Statesman
Bleiberg, J.
11/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Criminal investigations; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
AG Ken Paxton on misconduct allegations: ‘I make no apologies’
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
11/18/2020
6 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Whistleblowers
AP Sources: FBI is investigating Texas attorney general
Dallas Morning News
Bleiberg, J.
11/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Impeachment is a political option in Washington. In Texas, not so much.
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
11/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Carrillo, Olivero Peña 'O.P.'; Ferguson, James E. 'Pa'; Government ethics; Impeachment; Mattox, James 'Jim'; Paxton, Ken; Thompson, Senfronia
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton whistleblowers sue, claim retaliation, intimidation
Austin American Statesman
Plohetski, T.
11/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Leach, Jeff; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Whistleblower lawsuit filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
11/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texas AG whistleblowers sue for wrongful firing, retaliation
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bleiberg, J.
11/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texas AG Ken Paxton became 'less rational' over time about abuse of office, new lawsuit says
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
11/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must resign now
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
11/08/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Court records depict how investor Nate Paul wielded AG Ken Paxton legal opinion
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
11/07/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General opinions; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
AG officials complain of retaliation after taking Paxton allegations to FBI
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
11/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Personnel management; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s alleged affair linked to corruption claims
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
11/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Ethics; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken; Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation
AP sources: Texas AG’s affair tied to criminal allegation
San Antonio Express News
Bleiberg, J.
11/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken
Whistleblowers say Texas AG's office retaliated against them — placing an armed guard in the office — after they reported Ken Paxton
San Antonio Express News
Platoff, E.
11/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Two more senior aides fired from Texas attorney general’s office in wake of criminal accusations against Ken Paxton
Austin American Statesman
Platoff, E.
11/04/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
AG’s office fires two more aides
San Antonio Express News
Staff
11/04/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Feds’ search warrants were tampered with, Paul alleges
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
10/31/2020
3 doc(s)
Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Search warrants
Developer tied to Texas AG says feds tampered with warrants
Houston Chronicle
Bleiberg, J.
10/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Search warrants
Paxton investigation looked into Paul’s conspiracy allegations
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
10/29/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development; Special prosecutors
Developer linked to Texas AG Ken Paxton says loan holders, judge conspired to steal his properties
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/29/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development
Another staffer who accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of crimes leaves the agency
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/27/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Another deputy to Paxton will depart agency
Houston Chronicle
Staff
10/27/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken
Nate Paul companies alleged to have defaulted on $258M in debt
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
10/26/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Attorney General opinions; Bankruptcy; Cammack, Brandon; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in donor’s legal affairs multiple times this year
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Second whistleblower who accused Texas AG Ken Paxton of corruption has been fired
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
10/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Employee dismissals; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Prosecutors asked Rangers to investigate Paxton allegations
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/21/2020
7 doc(s)
Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Public Integrity Unit; Special prosecutors
Paxton: Top aide quit before being put on investigative leave
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he didn’t want to stop investigation into complaint lodged by campaign donor
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
AG Ken Paxton says he’s now investigating two of his top staffers
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
10/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Whistleblowers
Paxton charges prove need for smarter voting
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
10/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken
Judge rebukes Nate Paul and lawyer, tosses suit against Austin nonprofit
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
10/13/2020
1 doc(s)
Legal settlements; Nonprofit organizations; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development; Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation
Nate Paul, attorney demand Paxton’s office ‘set the record straight’
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
10/13/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Searches and seizures
Prosecutors see irony, opportunity in $300 fee for Paxton’s outside lawyer
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Jurisdiction (Legal); Legal fees; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Special prosecutors
Texas AG Ken Paxton agreed to pay $300/hour to ‘rookie’ lawyer, prosecutors say, demanding same rate
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/13/2020
4 doc(s)
Cammack, Brandon; Legal fees; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud; Special prosecutors
'A chaotic public spectacle': Nate Paul fires back at Texas AG Ken Paxton
Houston Chronicle
Dexheimer, E.
10/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
San Antonio shopping center owned by company tied to Nate Paul heading for foreclosure
San Antonio Express News
Iszler, M.
10/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General opinions; Foreclosures; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development
With Paxton, for years there has been a clause for concern
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/11/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cornyn, John; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip
Paxton closes investigation after Travis DA withdraws support
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/10/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Moore, Margaret; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors; Travis County District Attorney
World Class foreclosure sales canceled after Paxton legal opinion
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
10/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Attorney General opinions; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development
Texas AG ends investigation into friend and donor that sparked cries of wrongdoing from top staff
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Moore, Margaret; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Travis County DA cuts ties to investigation urged by embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
10/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Moore, Margaret; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors; Travis County District Attorney
Paxton’s involvement in rushed AG opinion raised red flags
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Attorney General opinions; Foreclosures; Government ethics; Hughes, Bryan; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Paxton revived closed investigation to help Austin developer, aides say
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/09/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Developer linked to criminal allegations against Texas AG Ken Paxton promises to act, as employees reiterate concerns
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Cornyn, John; Government ethics; Moore, Margaret; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Accusations against AG Ken Paxton fueled by ties between two attorneys in Nate Paul case
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
10/09/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Conflicts of interest; Government ethics; Legal ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Firm tied to Nate Paul, businessman at center of Paxton scandal, owns San Antonio propertie
San Antonio Express News
Iszler, M.
10/09/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Foundation’s lawyer suspected ‘something fishy’ when Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in case
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
10/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation; Special prosecutors
Nate Paul’s World Class files more bankruptcies
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
10/08/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bankruptcy; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Ken Paxton defends hiring of outside counsel, which deputy warned may have occurred ‘under duress’
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Come clean, Ken Paxton: Texans can’t have an attorney general accused of bribery
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
10/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken
Ken Paxton’s defenses questioned in AG office scandal
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
10/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Conflicts of interest; Government ethics; Moore, Margaret; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Analysis: Ken Paxton faces a predicament familiar to Texas attorneys general
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
10/08/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Cornyn, John; Government ethics; Hill, John L., Jr.; Mattox, James 'Jim'; Morales, Dan; Paxton, Ken
Paxton’s ability to lead Texas AG’s office irretrievably compromised
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
10/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip
Embattled attorney general should quit
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
10/07/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s choice of outside lawyer to investigate Nate Paul complaint stunned aides
Austin American Statesman
Plohetski, T.
10/06/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Special prosecutors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s staying after U.S. Rep Chip Roy calls for his resignation
Dallas Morning News
Thompson, E.
10/06/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Antitrust law; Attorney General of Texas; Campaign contributors; Google Inc.; Government ethics; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Patrick, Dan; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip; West, Allen
Under fire, AG Paxton says he’s staying
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Livingston, A.
10/06/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Roy, Chip; Special prosecutors
Texas Bombshell on Bribe Claims Threatens States’ Google Probe
Houston Chronicle
McLaughlin, D.
10/06/2020
3 doc(s)
Antitrust law; Attorney General of Texas; Democratic Attorneys General Association; Google Inc.; Government ethics; Justice, U.S. Department of; Paxton, Ken
Abbott: Allegations against AG Ken Paxton raise ‘serious concerns’
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken
Austin businessman Nate Paul tied to Texas AG Ken Paxton complaint
Austin American Statesman
Plohetski, T.
10/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Cammack, Brandon; Government ethics; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken
Gov. Abbott: New criminal allegations against Texas AG Ken Paxton ‘raise serious concerns’
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Patrick, Dan; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Texas Whistleblower Act; Whistleblowers
Texas attorney general accused by top aides of abuse of office
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Platoff, E.
10/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Angela; Paxton, Ken; Securities fraud
Austin investor Nate Paul at center of allegations against Texas AG Ken Paxton
Houston Chronicle
Root, J.
10/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Patrick, Dan; Paul, Nate; Paxton, Ken; Real estate development; Turner, Chris
