ken paxton, a republican, is facing charges this week in the texas state senate, after being impeached in may over accusations of bribery. what state office does he hold?

Ken Paxton is the Attorney General of Texas. He has held this state office since January 5, 2015, and is the 51st person to serve as Texas Attorney General

. Despite being impeached by the Texas House of Representatives in May 2023 over accusations including bribery, abuse of office, and corruption, Paxton was acquitted by the Texas Senate in September 2023 and resumed his duties as Attorney General

. He is a Republican and has been a prominent, controversial figure in Texas politics, known for his conservative views and alignment with former President Donald Trump