Texas appeals court weighing whether state bar can discipline Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election
The legal battle stems from the attorney generalโs unsuccessful 2020 lawsuit that leaned heavily on discredited claims of election fraud in other states. Paxtonโs lawyers argue that the barโs lawsuit is an attempt to control how he runs his office.
Texas AG Ken Paxton bans staff lawyers from speaking at state bar events, escalating feud sparked by 2020 election
The bar, which licenses lawyers and offers training sessions, is suing Paxton in an attempt to sanction him for trying block the certification of Joe Bidenโs victory over Donald Trump.