Posted 1/18/2024, 8:17:42 PM
Texas AG Paxton Stops Fighting Whistleblower Lawsuit By Ex-Staffers Who Accused Him of Corruption
- Texas AG Ken Paxton says his agency will stop fighting whistleblower lawsuit filed by 4 former top executives who accused him of corruption
- Whistleblowers were fired in 2020 after reporting Paxton to FBI for dealings with Austin real estate investor now facing federal charges
- Paxton initially fought whistleblower lawsuit but changed course after Texas Supreme Court said he must answer questions under oath
- Filing says prolonged lawsuit would waste taxpayer money and distract from state business
- Whistleblowers allege Paxton misused agency resources to aid real estate investor; Paxton denies wrongdoing and calls them "disgruntled" ex-employees