Texas Supreme Court Rules Paxton Avoids Testimony

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton will not have to testify in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former employees who allege they were retaliated against for reporting him to the FBI. The court determined that Paxton's office has agreed to the lawsuit's claims, making the depositions of Paxton and his senior staff unnecessary. This decision is seen as a significant win for Paxton, allowing him to avoid answering allegations of corruption and misconduct tied to his office. The whistleblower lawsuit centers on claims that Paxton improperly fired the employees after they reported concerns about his conduct involving a campaign donor. The plaintiffs had sought to question Paxton under oath to substantiate their claims, but the court sided with the Attorney General's Office, stating the trial court had overstepped its discretion. This ruling follows Paxton's impeachment trial and ongoing federal investigations into similar allegations against him.