A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...are one thing. His legal actions are a whole other can of worms. Here we’ve compiled an incomplete list..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached in Landslide 121-23 Vote

House has suspended the A.G. over suspected bribery, abuse of office

"...To hear the proceedings on Saturday, you might have thought the Texas..."

May 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protesters Freed: On Wednesday afternoon, the 79 individuals who were arrested for criminal trespass at..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Troopers on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Quiet on the Airwaves: KUT has removed The New York Times-produced podcast..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...During the final days of the last legislative session, Representative John..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Untouchable Status Seems to Fade Amid Scandals

Insiders claim impeachment seems likely

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under investigation for felony..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Attorney General Avoids Day in Court

Securities investigation dropped in Travis, may go to Dallas

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton is one step closer to avoiding..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Black Out of the Press Room

Long-time Perry consigliere Robert Black stands down as communications director

"...Governor Rick Perry's long-time mouthpiece and close adviser, director of communications Robert Black, is leaving the guv's staff...."

July 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...The State Office of Administrative Hearings recently welcomed a new..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ken Paxton v. Texas House of Representatives: Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement Tuesday..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...and jarring word and would've expected better advocacy from the Attorney General's office."..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Column

Sarah Eckhardt's State of the County Address Features Brags and Worries

The state of Travis County is strong, but challenges remain

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt began her "State of the County" address in lighthearted fashion, looking backward over..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...We're bringing you our recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...Prosecutors won't take on every case that crosses their desk. That discretion is critical to district attorneys for..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The St. Louis Cardinal Sins: A former lieutenant of the..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

Bill of the Week

Watson files a sexting bill

"...To combat the allegedly growing problem of "sexting" – sending sexually explicit..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

Nick Broomfield Tells Tales of the Grim Sleeper

Filmmaker talks about his new HBO doc, LA, race, and death

"...serial killer. But what interests filmmaker Nick Broomfield is the community that created the killer, and the racial politics..."

April 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Agony of the Ecstasy

Will the federal and local crackdown on ecstasy put raves out of business?

"...pacifier fetish if you're over, say, 10 years old. The wisdom of such an accouterment for anyone old enough..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Attorney General Still Refuses to Let Rosa Jimenez Go

Retrial in 1995 case on hold while Ken Paxton appeals

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore has decided she is willing to retry..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT, KUTX, PBS Funds On the Line: On top of the arts organizations losing federal..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Outsider Money: Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco is suing the city over its campaign finance rules that limit the..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Prevention, the Gift That Keeps Giving: Austin Public Health recommends avoiding..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Vouchers Approved: Hundreds of public school supporters dressed in red descended on the..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...plan to bring everyone back to in-person work and the protest and criticism that followed? He's delayed the return..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature

Attorney General

Don't be a potential felon

"...Sadly, one of the central qualifications of Attorney General Ken Paxton's challenger..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Attorney General: Abbott Amps Up Conservative Credentials

Radnofsky points to attorney general's flip-flop on immigration

"...The Texas attorney general is the state's top law enforcer,..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mike Siegel, who has previously served as assistant city attorney, announced his candidacy for Austin City Council District 7...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

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