Ken Paxton on crime
Updated 9 Oct 2026 · sources up to 8 Oct 2026
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REPORTED ABOUT KWTX News10 posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-10-03) “Ken Paxton supports law enforcement and law and order 110%.” [auto-caption] KWTX News10 · video · 4:25
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REPORTED ABOUT KWTX News10 posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-10-03) “In uh 2024, Ken Paxton's prosecutors secured the death penalty for the man who murdered Panola County Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson, a very brutal thing.” [auto-caption] KWTX News10 · video · 7:15
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Houston Public Media and Texas Standard (KUT), writes (only the words in inner quotation marks are Cates’s) (published 2026-08-05): “'When the top officials go looking for people to skewer for it, and then do it themselves, it really smacks of hypocrisy,' Cates said. In 2024, Paxton helped oust judges on Texas' highest criminal court who prevented him from unilaterally prosecuting election crimes. And, two weeks before this year's primary election, Paxton announced the creation of an election fraud tip line.” Houston Public Media · James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own v… · 2026-08-05
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet) · quotes Cates.
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Earlier material (before the 2026 contest)
REPORTED ABOUT Houston Public Media, as posted on Texas Standard (KUT), writes (published 2021-07-09): “Paxton previously ran for reelection in 2018 and won, while under indictment for securities fraud. But now, he’s also facing an FBI investigation for bribery and abuse of office. Eight of his most senior aides resigned or were fired after telling law enforcement that they believed Paxton broke the law to help political donor Nate Paul. His first challenger, Land Commissioner George P. Bush, has highlighted the issue in an ad.” Texas Standard (KUT) · Sensing Blood In The Water, Multiple Opponents Are Circling… · 2021-07-09
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Texas Standard (KUT), writes (published 2023-06-22): “A majority of the impeachment allegations against Paxton originated with eight of his former top deputies who, in 2020, met with law enforcement to accuse Paxton of misusing his power to benefit his friend and political donor, Austin real estate investor Nate Paul. In return, they said, Paxton apparently accepted bribes that included a $25,000 political donation and funding for remodeling Paxton’s Austin home, plus they said a woman involved in an extramarital affair with Paxton was given a job at one of Paul’s companies.” Texas Standard (KUT) · Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his… · 2023-06-22
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REPORTED ABOUT Texas Tribune, as posted on Houston Public Media, writes (published 2024-05-20): “Still, Paxton's critics say he is far from vindicated. He remains under federal investigation for the same allegations that formed the basis of his impeachment, and he continues to face a whistleblower lawsuit from former deputies who said they were illegally fired for reporting Paxton to law enforcement. A separate lawsuit from the state bar seeks to penalize Paxton for his 2020 election challenge, which relied on discredited claims of election fraud.” Houston Public Media · Donald Trump says he’d consider Ken Paxton for U.S. attorne… · 2024-05-20
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).