Ken Paxton teased that he could run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 for the seat held by Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who he attacked as a “puppet of

He did not discuss accusations that he misused his office to protect a political donor, which were the backbone of Paxton becoming just the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to

In his first public remarks since being acquitted on impeachment charges, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lashed out at the state lawmakers who targeted him and teased a future run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, harshly criticizing his fellow Republican on a range of issues.

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton has been acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment. The Texas Senate voted Saturday afternoon with not a article of impeachment getting close to the required 21 votes needed to remove Paxton from office. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate has acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on all impeachment articles.

In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney general blamed Democrats while also taking aim at a number of high-profile Republicans.

STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hinted that he might launch a primary challenge against Republican Senator John Cornyn in 2026. "To me, he’s been in Washington too long. He’s been there, what, for 14 years or so?