10/02/2026
Paxton was indicted in 2015 on felony securities-fraud charges—two counts of securities fraud and one count of acting as an investment adviser without registration. (LegalClarity)
In 2023, the Texas House impeached Paxton 121–23, accusing him of multiple acts of misconduct, including abuse of office, bribery and improper use of state resources. The Texas Senate later acquitted him, so it is important to be clear: an impeachment is not a criminal conviction. (AP News)
His former whistleblowers also won a $6.6 million judgment against him in 2025 after alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct. (The Paxton Files)
And controversies surrounding Paxton haven’t disappeared. His record continues to be a major issue in his 2026 Senate campaign. (AP News)
Allegations aren’t convictions—but they shouldn’t simply be erased from the record either.
Before handing Ken Paxton a seat in the U.S. Senate, Texans deserve to ask: Is this really the standard of ethics and accountability we want representing us in Washington?
