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AI Mode Conversation: list of ken paxton scandalsYou said: list of ken paxton scandalslist of ken paxton scandalsKen Paxton has faced a long line of legal battles, investigations, and controversies during his political career.Major Scandals and ControversiesSecurities Fraud Indictment (2015–2024): Paxton was indicted on state felony charges for allegedly persuading people to invest in a tech company called Servergy Inc. without disclosing he was earning a commission. The case dragged on for nearly a decade until March 2024, when he reached a pretrial agreement requiring community service, legal ethics courses, and nearly $300,000 in restitution to dismiss the charges.Whistleblower Retaliation and Bribery Allegations (2020): Top aides in the Texas Attorney General's office reported Paxton to the FBI in 2020, accusing him of bribery and abusing his office to help a real estate developer donor. When Paxton fired the whistleblowers, they sued under the Whistleblower Act, leading to a massive $6.6 million court judgment against his office.Impeachment by the Texas House (2023): The Republican-led Texas House voted 121–23 to impeach Paxton on 20 articles involving misapplication of public resources, bribery, and obstructing justice. He was acquitted by the Texas Senate in September 2023 and returned to office.2020 Presidential Election Lawsuit: Paxton filed a lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court attempting to block election results in four battleground states won by Joe Biden. The Supreme Court rejected the suit, and the Texas State Bar later filed a professional misconduct lawsuit against him over the effort.Voter Residency Questions (2026): Reports revealed that Paxton voted in six elections using an address in Collin County even though family divorce filings indicated he had moved out and was linked to a home in Denton County, prompting an election-law complaint.Undeclared Financial Interests and Properties (2008–2026): In 2008, reports surfaced that Paxton failed to properly disclose investments in a police video equipment company (WatchGuard Video) that received state contracts. Later financial investigations scrutinized his ownership of numerous high-value properties while earning a public salary.The 2013 Pen Incident: Security footage from a Collin County courthouse showed Paxton pocketing a $1,000 Montblanc pen left behind by another lawyer. He returned the pen to the owner after being contacted by the sheriff.Houston Public MediaFrom an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid – Houston Public MediaA decade of scandals. ... Democrat Justin Nelson, an Austin lawyer, framed the election as a referendum on the charges against "Te...The Barbed WireA Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Ken Paxton Scandals - The Barbed WireWe've compiled every serious scandal Paxton has faced during his political ascendancy, and somehow managed to emerge unscathed fro...ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosElection triumphs, a series of scandals dot Ken Paxton's political timelineHere is a timeline of the ups and downs of the 63-year-old Paxton's controversial career prior to his election victory on Tuesday:Show allprovide text onlyTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has navigated numerous legal battles, including a 2015 securities fraud indictment resolved via a 2024 pretrial agreement, and a 2023 impeachment by the Texas House from which he was subsequently acquitted. Additional controversies involve a 2020 whistleblower retaliation lawsuit resulting in a $6.6 million judgment, a rejected 2020 presidential election challenge at the Supreme Court, and ongoing scrutiny regarding voter residency and financial disclosures. For further information, visit Texas Tribune.provide a bulleted number list in text format of all of ken paxtons scandals2015 Securities Fraud Indictment: Indicted on state felony charges for promoting a tech company without disclosing commissions, resolved via a 

 
 

Christ, I asked for text only data and it was 5900 characters..

Paxton's corruption list makes my resume look like a brochure.. 
 

JohnnyYou » 02 Sep 2026, 5:29 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 5:29 pm

Christ, I asked for text only data and it was 5900 characters..

Paxton's corruption list makes my resume look like a brochure..

I guess you prefer this idiot:

• Ken Paxton has labeled Talarico a "socialist Democrat" who wants to destroy the Texas economy. Conservatives point to his voting record to argue that he voted for a state income tax, voted against preventing biological men from participating in girls' sports, and supports policies that would defund the southern border and end the state’s oil and gas industry. 

Figures.

JohnnyYou » 02 Sep 2026, 5:29 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 5:29 pm

Christ, I asked for text only data and it was 5900 characters..

Paxton's corruption list makes my resume look like a brochure..

What exactly are you trying to prove DEI Johnny?

does anyone actually care?

Leftist facts aren't facts....they are fake and out of context

RebelGator » 02 Sep 2026, 5:47 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 5:47 pm

I guess you prefer this idiot:

• Ken Paxton has labeled Talarico a "socialist Democrat" who wants to destroy the Texas economy. Conservatives point to his voting record to argue that he voted for a state income tax, voted against preventing biological men from participating in girls' sports, and supports policies that would defund the southern border and end the state’s oil and gas industry. 

Figures.

Why would you take his opponent's word for that?

Are you some kind of rube, Reba?


 

Blackvegetable » 02 Sep 2026, 6:41 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 6:41 pm

Why would you take his opponent's word for that?

Are you some kind of rube, Reba?

Try to understand the facts presented, Bobo.

RebelGator » 02 Sep 2026, 7:06 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 7:06 pm

Try to understand the facts presented, Bobo.

List 3...


**** rube.
 

Blackvegetable » 02 Sep 2026, 7:17 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 7:17 pm

List 3...

**** rube.

 He voted for a state income tax, voted against preventing biological men from participating in girls' sports, and supports policies that would defund the southern border.

All of which were contained in my original post that you couldn't comprehend.

nefarious101 » 02 Sep 2026, 6:22 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 6:22 pm

What exactly are you trying to prove DEI Johnny?

does anyone actually care?

Leftist facts aren't facts....they are fake and out of context

Used to be character mattered in leadership.

Nowadays, a criminal record is a requirement...
 

RebelGator » 02 Sep 2026, 7:34 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 7:34 pm

 He voted for a state income tax, voted against preventing biological men from participating in girls' sports, and supports policies that would defund the southern border.

All of which were contained in my original post that you couldn't comprehend.

#2  is #1 with you. It has zero effect on the future.

Talarico has zero scandal.  Paxton has the tallest mountain of it in America..  Trump is about to make it look like an otherwise unnoticed  bump on a small flat plane...

 
 

JohnnyYou » 02 Sep 2026, 9:14 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 9:14 pm

Used to be character mattered in leadership.

Nowadays, a criminal record is a requirement...

No...DEI Johnny, you are confused.....we got rid of DEI and affirmative action

good character matters again

It has to be good character tho....there will be no participation trophies for those of questionable character

that character has to have merit......dumb and stupid has been cancelled 

 

RebelGator » 02 Sep 2026, 7:34 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Sep 2026, 7:34 pm

 He voted for a state income tax, voted against preventing biological men from participating in girls' sports, and supports policies that would defund the southern border.

All of which were contained in my original post that you couldn't comprehend.

You're a **** rube

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has strongly criticized the proposed $1.7 billion border wall through the Big Bend region, calling it a "monument to corruption" built on no-bid contracts. [1, 2, 3]
Stance on the Big Bend Wall

• ** Opposition:** During his "Frontera Tour" in July 2026, James Talarico slams 'corrupt' Big Bend border wall on campaign trail - Houston Public Media argued that building a 175-mile barrier through the remote and environmentally sensitive Big Bend area is a waste of taxpayer money.
• Priorities: He noted that the region is one of the least trafficked sections of the southern border and that funds should be directed toward areas of actual need rather than backroom sweetheart deals. [1, 2, 5]

Core Border Security Plan
Talarico's broader platform emphasizes a practical approach rather than opposing all physical barriers:

• More Border Patrol Agents: Deploying personnel directly to high-traffic crossing zones.
• Expanding Judicial Resources: Hiring additional immigration judges to reduce asylum backlogs and process legitimate claims faster.
• Advanced Technology: Utilizing modern surveillance, drones, and X-ray systems to intercept illicit trafficking.
• Focused Enforcement: Directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resources toward individuals who intend harm rather than families. [5, 6]

Walking through Big Bend from Mexico requires extreme survival skills..

It's foolish to waste money on a wall when a natural barrier exists...

Ken could be running south soon.. Away from prison..

You simple ****, the asshole is widely known in Texas as, Talafreako.....it's no wonder you **** gravitate toward him like stink on ****.

RebelGator » 05 Sep 2026, 6:24 pm » wrote: ↑

05 Sep 2026, 6:24 pm

You simple ****, the asshole is widely known in Texas as, Talafreako.....it's no wonder you **** gravitate toward him like stink on ****.

He is polling well..

Ken Paxton will be dancing on one.