Texas Judge Orders Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to Testify in Whistleblower Case

A Travis County judge has ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and three other top aides to testify under oath in a three-year-old wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former deputies. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Paxton abused his office to help a friend and campaign donor. Paxton had previously reached a settlement with the whistleblowers, but the case resumed after the Texas Supreme Court paved the way. Paxton's lawyers argued against the depositions, claiming legal protection for high-ranking officials, but the judge ruled that their testimony is critical due to their unique knowledge of the case. No dates have been set for the depositions.