Judge Declines to End Paxton's Whistleblower Case Without Trial

Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Paxton's Deposition Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a potential public trial in a whistleblower lawsuit after Judge Catherine Mauzy declined to end the case without a trial.
Paxton's former aides allege he fired them for reporting him to the FBI for alleged corruption and misuse of public office.
Paxton had previously announced he would not contest the facts of the case and accept any judgment, but the whistleblowers have continued to push for his deposition.
The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked Paxton's scheduled deposition, with parties given until February 29 to respond.
Paxton was acquitted of all 16 impeachment charges related to the whistleblower allegations in September.