Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.
claiming he was abusing his office. Paxton, in his turn, told lawmakers on Tuesday, paying the settlement is the best deal for the state.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.Matt, Speaker Dave Phelan said he didn't like the idea of taxpayers picking up the bill here, but it's a deal the former employees want passed as well, correct?It is. And this is protected under the Texas Whistleblower Act.
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