Ken Paxton has finalized his divorce, lawyer says, ending long marriage

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalised his divorce from state Senator Angela Paxton, ending their 38-year marriage, according to his lawyer. The announcement came days after Ken Paxton lost his US Senate race to Democrat James Talarico, a contest in which his personal and political record drew scrutiny.

Angela Paxton filed for divorce citing alleged adultery, describing her grounds as biblical. Ken Paxton’s lawyer said the settlement terms would remain private and that the couple appeared to have mutual respect. Their marriage had also weathered years of legal and ethical controversies, including a 2023 impeachment trial that exposed an affair; Democrat Nathan Johnson was elected Texas attorney general and is due to take office in January.