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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and The State Bar

Texas State Bar drops lawsuit over Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2020 election challenge

The ethics commission of the State Bar of Texas had sued Paxton for making dishonest claims of election fraud in a 2020 challenge to Biden's victory.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 2d

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

Reuters · 2d

Texas panel drops ethics case against attorney general Paxton

An attorney discipline board has dropped its misconduct case against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after the state Supreme Court blocked related claims against one of his top deputies over their work on a failed lawsuit that challenged Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 U.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 2d

State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton

The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.

The Texas Tribune19d

Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker

Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who ...

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AG Ken Paxton stumps for Dustin Burrows challenger Wade Cowan as part of payback tour

Dustin Burrows. But at a campaign event Tuesday evening, two of Texas' highest-ranking statewide officials gave Cowan their blessing as dozens gathered to hear. Attorney General Ken Paxton and ...

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Who is Dustin Burrows? Here's what to know about the new Texas House speaker.

The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in ...

justthenews10d

'Anti-MAGA' Texas state Rep. Burrows wins House speakership in bitter GOP inter-party battle

The Texas GOP has been divided since the state House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was acquitted in the Senate.

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Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

Dustin Burrows was elected as Speaker of the House on Tuesday ... Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Donald ...

Texas Public Radio10d

Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state

Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) won the speakership ... and he’s “counting” on Burrows to pass conservative legislation.

The Texas Tribune on MSN11d

Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, concluding a bitter and intense power ...

Hoodline9d

Lubbock's Dustin Burrows Elected Speaker of Texas House in Bipartisan Victory

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

CBS Texas on MSN17d

Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle

If Burrows becomes Speaker, Paxton and George warned any Republican who backs Burrows. "If they don't listen, we are going to come back and primary them next session and beat them," Paxton said.

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