Angela and Ken Paxton Consent to Unseal Divorce Records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, have reached an agreement to unseal their divorce records. This decision follows requests from various media organizations, including El-Balad and ProPublica, to make these records public.
Background of the Divorce Filing
Angela Paxton, a Republican representative from McKinney, initiated divorce proceedings in July. She cited “biblical grounds” in her filings, alleging adultery against her husband. Following this, a judge in Collin County sealed all records related to the case.
Media Organizations’ Involvement
In September, a coalition of news and watchdog organizations, including Texas Newsroom and Campaign for Accountability, filed a plea to unseal the records. They argued that the public has a right to access this information, especially concerning a public official.
Current Status of the Case
The order to restore public access to the case file has been signed by the Paxtons’ attorneys. However, a judge must still approve this order. A hearing on the matter is set for Friday to determine whether the records will indeed be made public.
Political Context
Ken Paxton is campaigning to unseat U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming Republican primary. He has served as Texas’ Attorney General for nearly a decade. In response to the media’s push for unsealing the divorce records, Paxton has expressed concerns about violations of his privacy.
- Angela Paxton: State Senator, filed for divorce in July.
- Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General, running for U.S. Senate.
- Media Organizations Involved: El-Balad, ProPublica, Texas Newsroom, Campaign for Accountability.
- Key Date: Hearing scheduled for Friday.
As this story develops, the implications for both the Paxtons and the political landscape in Texas will become clearer.
