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FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas. Paxton had an extramarital affair with a woman whom he later recommended for a job with the wealthy donor now at the center of criminal allegations against him, according to two people who said Paxton told them about the relationship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Texas solicitor general latest exit in embattled AG’s office

By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

After top staff exodus, Texas AG seeks $43M for Google suit

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

Texas AG pushed to rescind Houston virus relief funding

By ACACIA CORONADO - Associated Press

In this Feb. 22, 2018 photo, Joe Blackwell addresses the media outside the U.S. Federal Courthouse in San Antonio, Texas. Criminal allegations from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton top deputies have set him up to square off against what may be his most formidable opponent yet: A federal prosecutor with a team of seasoned FBI agents and a track record of getting corrupt public officials sent to prison. Overseeing the probe is Blackwell, according to a person familiar with the investigation who insisted on anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. (Jerry Lara/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

In FBI probe, Texas AG faces aggressive, ethical prosecutor

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

In this June 22, 2017, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Ken Paxton, Texas AG, announces Google lawsuit

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In this Sept. 10, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Austin Police Association in Austin, Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) ** FILE **

Ten states sue Google for ‘anti-competitive’ online ad sales

By JAKE BLEIBERG and MICHAEL LIEDTKE - Associated Press

In this Sept. 10, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Austin Police Association in Austin, Texas. Paxton had an extramarital affair with a woman whom he later recommended for a job with the wealthy donor now at the center of criminal allegations against him, according to two people who said Paxton told them about the relationship. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Ken Paxton, Texas AG, served with subpoena amid Supreme Court election challenge: Report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

RedState Editor-in-Chief Erick Erickson makes comments to attendees at the 2014 Red State Gathering, Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Erick Erickson: Ken Paxton, facing FBI probe, ‘would love’ a presidential pardon

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - State Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas, Sunday, June 28, 2020. Several top deputies of Texas’ attorney general have accused him of crimes including bribery and abuse of office in an internal letter saying they’ve reported the actions to law enforcement. In a brief letter, seven senior lawyers wrote that they reported Paxton for potentially breaking the law “in his official capacity as the current Attorney General of Texas.&quot; Paxton’s defense attorney in the securities case, declined to comment on the new allegations Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Paxton pleaded not guilty in that case but it is not clear whether the new accusations are related. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Trump’s election fight puts embattled Texas AG in spotlight

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general speaks to reporters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 on an antitrust investigation of big tech companies. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Texas goes to Supreme Court to challenge ‘flawed’ election results in four swing states

By Dave Boyer and Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas. Paxton had an extramarital affair with a woman whom he later recommended for a job with the wealthy donor now at the center of criminal allegations against him, according to two people who said Paxton told them about the relationship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

AP Sources: FBI is investigating Texas attorney general

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas. Paxton had an extramarital affair with a woman whom he later recommended for a job with the wealthy donor now at the center of criminal allegations against him, according to two people who said Paxton told them about the relationship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Texas AG whistleblowers sue for wrongful firing, retaliation

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas. Paxton had an extramarital affair with a woman whom he later recommended for a job with the wealthy donor now at the center of criminal allegations against him, according to two people who said Paxton told them about the relationship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

AP sources: Texas AG’s affair tied to criminal allegations

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

Dr. Love Paul, left, Pearl Paul and their son Nate Paul, right, attend the 2011 Texas Inaugural Celebration at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 18, 2011. Nate Paul, an Austin real estate developer at the center of recent allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, asked for an investigation into his uncorroborated claims that other businessmen have an elaborate conspiracy to steal $200 million worth of his properties with the help of a federal judge. In his complaint to prosecutors in Austin, Paul said the owner of a chain of Texas car dealerships schemed with lawyers, investors and others to seize his assets. (Laura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Developer tied to Texas AG says feds tampered with warrants

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

FILE - State Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas, Sunday, June 28, 2020. Several top deputies of Texas’ attorney general have accused him of crimes including bribery and abuse of office in an internal letter saying they’ve reported the actions to law enforcement. In a brief letter, seven senior lawyers wrote that they reported Paxton for potentially breaking the law “in his official capacity as the current Attorney General of Texas.&quot; Paxton’s defense attorney in the securities case, declined to comment on the new allegations Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Paxton pleaded not guilty in that case but it is not clear whether the new accusations are related. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Developer tied to Texas AG accused judge, others of fraud

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

FILE - State Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas, Sunday, June 28, 2020. Several top deputies of Texas’ attorney general have accused him of crimes including bribery and abuse of office in an internal letter saying they’ve reported the actions to law enforcement. In a brief letter, seven senior lawyers wrote that they reported Paxton for potentially breaking the law “in his official capacity as the current Attorney General of Texas.&quot; Paxton’s defense attorney in the securities case, declined to comment on the new allegations Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Paxton pleaded not guilty in that case but it is not clear whether the new accusations are related. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Another lawyer who accused Texas AG of crimes resigns

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

FILE - State Attorney General Ken Paxton waits on the flight line for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence at Love Field in Dallas, Sunday, June 28, 2020. Several top deputies of Texas’ attorney general have accused him of crimes including bribery and abuse of office in an internal letter saying they’ve reported the actions to law enforcement. In a brief letter, seven senior lawyers wrote that they reported Paxton for potentially breaking the law “in his official capacity as the current Attorney General of Texas.&quot; Paxton’s defense attorney in the securities case, declined to comment on the new allegations Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Paxton pleaded not guilty in that case but it is not clear whether the new accusations are related. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Judge moves criminal case against Texas attorney general

By JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press

Ex-top aide to Texas AG: ‘Shocked’ at his legal intervention

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In this June 22, 2017, file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Ken Paxton, Texas AG, has criminal case moved to Collin County

By Jake Bleiberg - Associated Press

In this Aug. 28, 2018, file photo, a cursor moves over Google's search engine page, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google, says it stifles competition

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times