Texas Supreme Court Blocks Ken Paxton's Deposition in Whistleblower Case

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton will not have to testify under oath in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former aides who accused him of corruption and wrongful termination. The court's decision, which Paxton's office hailed as a victory against politically-motivated litigation, prevents the whistleblowers from deposing Paxton and his deputies. The lawsuit, which Paxton has agreed not to contest, alleges violations of the state's Whistleblower Act. Despite the ruling, the lawsuit and related federal investigations continue.