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Judge Grants Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Request to Pause ‘Whistleblower’ Lawsuit

The attorney general has filed a lawsuit against his former employees who sued him for wrongful firings.
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Judge Grants Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Request to Pause ‘Whistleblower’ Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
Jana J. Pruet
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A lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been placed on pause after a judge granted an emergency temporary restraining order on Tuesday.

Mr. Paxton’s legal team filed a lawsuit in Burnet County against his former employees who were at the center of his impeachment earlier this year.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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