Angela Paxton Files For Divorce From Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton After 38 Years Of Marriage

DALLAS, TEXAS – JULY 11: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton Anatole on July 11, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. CPAC began in 1974, and is a conference that brings together and hosts conservative organizations, activists, and world leaders in discussing current events and future political agendas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, after 38 years of marriage. She announced the decision Thursday with a social media post that said she is seeking a divorce on “biblical grounds” and citing “recent discoveries.” Angela Paxton had stood by her husband through years of legal troubles, including corruption investigations and a 2023 state impeachment trial that revealed he had an extramarital affair. Ken Paxton is a vocal Trump ally who is currently campaigning for U.S. Senate. He later posted his own statement asking for prayers and privacy.