Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Complaint Against Webster

The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, which claimed he engaged in misconduct by misrepresenting facts related to the 2020 presidential election. The court upheld a lower ruling that stated pursuing the complaint violated the Texas Constitution's separation of powers. The lawsuit was initiated by the State Bar of Texas following a petition filed by Webster and Attorney General Ken Paxton, which was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court's decision emphasized that the State Bar lacked jurisdiction over statements made in court cases and implied political motivations behind the complaint. Both Webster and Paxton celebrated the ruling as a victory against what they termed a politically motivated 'witch hunt'. The case raises questions about the boundaries of legal accountability for statements made by attorneys in high-profile political cases.