Note: Some documents may require access through PACER or state court filing systems. Where direct links are not available, we provide the case number and court for reference.
This library collects links to primary source documents related to Ken Paxton's legal, ethical, and political controversies. Where possible, documents link directly to government archives, court filing systems, and official legislative records.
Securities Fraud Case
For comprehensive analysis, see our Securities Fraud deep-dive.
Collin County Grand Jury Indictment (July 2015)
Two first-degree felony securities fraud charges and one third-degree felony for failure to register. The indictment alleged Paxton recruited investors for Servergy Inc. without disclosing his commission arrangement.
Motion to Change Venue (2015)
Defense motion to move the trial from Collin County, citing concerns about pretrial publicity and local bias.
Special Prosecutor Appointment (2015)
Appointment of special prosecutors after the Collin County District Attorney's office recused itself from the case due to conflicts of interest.
Pretrial Diversion Agreement (2024)
Terms: 100 hours of community service, ethics courses, and approximately $271,000 in restitution (total costs approximately $300,000 including fees). No admission of guilt. Paxton agreed to the pretrial diversion program to resolve charges pending since 2015.
Order Dismissing Charges (June 18, 2025)
Final dismissal of all securities fraud charges on June 18, 2025, following completion of the pretrial diversion program requirements.
Impeachment Records
For comprehensive analysis, see our Impeachment deep-dive.
Articles of Impeachment (May 2023)
Twenty articles adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, covering allegations of bribery, abuse of office, unfitness for office, and obstruction of justice. The articles centered on Paxton's relationship with donor Nate Paul and efforts to benefit him using the powers of the Attorney General's office.
House Vote Record (May 27, 2023)
The 121-23 vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. The bipartisan vote made Paxton only the third sitting official impeached in Texas history and triggered automatic suspension from office.
Senate Trial Rules and Procedures (September 2023)
Governing rules for the impeachment trial, including evidentiary standards, witness procedures, and voting requirements. Notably, Senator Angela Paxton (Ken Paxton's wife) was allowed to be present but not vote.
Senate Vote Record (September 2023)
Acquittal votes on each article of impeachment. No article received the required two-thirds majority for conviction. The votes largely fell along party lines, with most Republican senators voting to acquit.
Whistleblower Lawsuit
For comprehensive analysis, see our Whistleblowers deep-dive.
Original Whistleblower Complaint (2020)
Filed by four of the eight senior officials from the Texas Attorney General's office under the Texas Whistleblower Act. The complaint alleged they were retaliated against for reporting Paxton's alleged misconduct, including bribery and abuse of office, to law enforcement in September 2020.
FBI Referral Letter (September 2020)
Letter from senior Attorney General staff to the FBI reporting allegations of bribery and corruption involving Paxton and donor Nate Paul. The letter detailed concerns about misuse of office and improper intervention in legal matters benefiting Paul.
Court Judgment — Whistleblower Case (April 2025)
Travis County Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled the AG's office violated the Texas Whistleblower Act and awarded $6.6 million to the four whistleblower plaintiffs. Paxton initially appealed but dropped the appeal in July 2025. The judgment was paid with taxpayer funds.
Texas v. Pennsylvania
For comprehensive analysis, see our Jan 6 & 2020 Election deep-dive.
Original Filing, No. 155, Original (December 2020)
Texas's motion for leave to file a bill of complaint challenging election results in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The lawsuit alleged these states violated the Constitution by making election law changes without legislative approval. It sought to invalidate millions of votes and overturn Joe Biden's victory.
Order Denying Motion (December 11, 2020)
The Supreme Court's rejection of Texas's lawsuit for lack of standing. The unsigned order stated that Texas had not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in how other states conduct their elections. The decision effectively ended Paxton's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election through the courts.
Open Records Requests
Texas Tribune Open Records Request (2021)
Public information request for Ken Paxton's communications surrounding January 6th, 2021, and his attendance at the Trump rally. The request sought to understand Paxton's involvement in events leading to the Capitol attack.
Travis County DA Involvement
The Travis County District Attorney's office threatened legal action over withheld records related to the January 6th open records request. The dispute highlighted tensions between Paxton's office and transparency advocates.
Other Documents
Texas State Securities Board Fine (2012)
Fine issued to Ken Paxton for soliciting investment clients without proper registration with the state securities board. This violation occurred while Paxton was serving in the Texas House of Representatives and predated his indictment on securities fraud charges.
Divorce Filing (July 10, 2025)
Angela Paxton's divorce petition citing adultery "on biblical grounds." The filing came after years of public scrutiny regarding Ken Paxton's alleged extramarital affair with a former staffer and donor Nate Paul associate.
Media Motion to Unseal Divorce Records (2025)
Filed by the Texas Tribune, ProPublica, and Texas Newsroom seeking to unseal portions of the Paxton divorce proceedings. Media organizations argued that the case involves matters of significant public interest given Ken Paxton's position as a public official. The motion succeeded: on December 18, 2025, Ken and Angela Paxton agreed to unseal the records, and a judge signed the order on December 19, releasing approximately 70 documents (~300 pages).