DIVORCE, DECEIT, and DOUBLE STANDARDS?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire for allegedly claiming three separate homes as his primary residence—just as his wife files for divorce and a Senate bid looms—throwing his political future into chaos and exposing major cracks in the state’s top legal office.

At a Glance

• Paxton allegedly declared three homes as his primary residence, violating mortgage and tax laws.
• The scandal erupted days after his wife filed for divorce, citing “biblical” reasons and infidelity.
• Paxton, who oversees mortgage fraud cases, is now under investigation for similar behavior.
• The controversy arises amid his expected GOP primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn.
• Critics and ethics watchdogs are demanding investigations, resignations, and transparency.

Triple Claims, Triple Trouble

In a scandal that’s igniting bipartisan outrage, documents suggest Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, declared three different properties—one in suburban Dallas and two in Austin—as their primary residence. If true, the filings possibly allowed them to secure low interest rates and homestead tax exemptions improperly, potentially saving them tens of thousands of dollars. (AP News)

The allegations sting harder because Paxton’s office prosecutes mortgage fraud across Texas. Experts argue that knowingly filing false statements on mortgage documents could be criminal—raising questions about hypocrisy and ethics. (AP News)

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Divorce Drama Meets Senate Run

The scandal emerged just days after State Senator Angela Paxton filed for divorce on “biblical grounds,” citing her husband’s alleged infidelity. The news rocked conservative circles and shredded the image of stability that once defined the Paxtons. (The Daily Beast, youtube.com)

This personal upheaval coincides with Paxton’s U.S. Senate primary campaign against incumbent John Cornyn. While his legal team denies wrongdoing, opponents now cast him as a liability, undermining his own credibility as a law-and-order champion.

Political Fallout and Ethics Under Fire

State lawmakers and watchdog groups are demanding formal inquiries and resignations. Paxton’s critics say the optics couldn’t be worse: a top legal official accused of mortgage fraud, removed from investigations, and facing calls to resign from his own party. (AP News)

Some defenders suggest these allegations mirror scrutiny of Democrats like Letitia James and Adam Schiff. But legal experts note Paxton hasn’t acknowledged or corrected any filings—raising red flags about accountability. (AP News)

What This Means for Texas

With Paxton’s political and personal crises colliding, Texas Republicans are at a crossroads. Can a man who champions justice survive allegations of deceit and hypocrisy? As voters prepare for the 2026 primaries, this scandal may test whether character—or loyalty—wins the day.