The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, has removed any mention of his wife, Angela Paxton, from his biography just one day after she filed for divorce. The filing, made on March 14, 2024, cited “biblical reasons” for the separation after 38 years of marriage. Angela’s departure from their shared life was publicly announced via social media, where she detailed her decision to end the marriage.
Previously, Paxton’s biography stated, “Ken lives in McKinney with his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton,” highlighting their family life and four children. The updated bio now reads, “Ken is a proud father to four incredible children—Tucker, Abby, Mattie, and Katie—and a grandfather to five wonderful grandchildren.” The removal of any reference to Angela and their home in McKinney underscores the swift nature of this personal upheaval.
Angela Paxton took to social media to share her feelings about the divorce filing. In her post, she stated, “Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” emphasizing her belief in the sanctity of marriage and her attempts to reconcile. She expressed that her decision was made in light of “recent discoveries” that made her feel it was not loving to herself or their family to remain married.
Her announcement sparked a range of reactions online. Some users pointed out the implications of her role as a state senator, suggesting that her political duties may have contributed to their marital issues. Others criticized her statements about self-love and questioned the decision to divorce while framing it as a matter of honoring her children.
As Paxton prepares for a Senate race to unseat John Cornyn, Angela’s public disclosure may have significant ramifications for his campaign. In response to the situation, Paxton issued a statement acknowledging the challenges they have faced, saying, “After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives.”
He continued, expressing gratitude for their family, stating, “I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren.” He requested privacy during this time, adding that he appreciates the support of his community.
The timing of this personal turmoil coincides with Paxton’s ongoing political battles. He has previously faced an impeachment effort related to corruption charges in 2023 and has been under investigation by the FBI. In 2015, he was indicted for state securities fraud, although those charges were later dismissed following a pretrial restitution agreement. Recently, allegations of extramarital affairs further complicated his political image.
The controversy surrounding Paxton has drawn criticism from his political opponents. Cornyn’s campaign team highlighted inconsistencies in Paxton’s public persona, stating, “He says he’s anti-woke, but he funnels millions of taxpayer dollars to lawyers who celebrate DEI.” They further accused him of hypocrisy regarding his faith, referring to claims that he used deceptive tactics to conduct extramarital relationships.
As the fallout from this surprising announcement continues, the implications for both Ken and Angela Paxton’s futures—both personally and politically—are still unfolding.
