LULAC continues protest at state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s San Antonio office
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is again protesting the actions of state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Members gathered outside Paxton’s San Antonio office Saturday morning with signs and chants.
Woman arrested after accidentally starting dumpster fire outside Texas Attorney General’s Office
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras approaching a dumpster several times shortly after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. The footage, which can be viewed in the media player at the top of this article, shows the dumpster erupting in flames just before 7 a.m.
Texas Attorney General election results, Ken Paxton vs. Rochelle Garza, for Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
The attorney general is the top lawyer in Texas, representing the state in mostly civil litigation.
AG Merrick Garland, Justice Department announce team to conduct review of Uvalde mass shooting
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Wednesday announced a nine member team that will conduct a critical incident review of the mass shooting in Uvalde.
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Former top aides say Attorney General Ken Paxton received assistance with home remodel, job for alleged girlfriend in return for helping political donor
AUSTIN – Late last year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fired multiple senior aides who accused him of accepting a bribe. In return, the aides allege, Paxton used his office to help Paul’s business interests, investigate Paul’s adversaries and help settle a lawsuit. Angela Paxton’s office declined comment for this story. According to the filing, Paxton also directed top aides to issue a legal opinion that would help Paul’s business interests. Weeks after the whistleblowers reported Paxton for his behavior, two of the plaintiffs were placed on leave before being terminated.
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Top aide in Texas attorney general's office terminated after accusing Ken Paxton of bribery
Lacey Mase, former deputy attorney general for administration in the Texas attorney general's office, said she was terminated. Mase was among top aides in the office who accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of bribery and abuse of office. Credit: Social MediaLacey Mase, one of the top aides who accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of crimes including bribery and abuse of office, has been fired, she told The Texas Tribune on Tuesday evening. Mase was hired in 2011 and worked most recently as the deputy attorney general for administration. Top aides say Paxton has used the power of his office to serve the interests of a political donor, Nate Paul.