Overview

• Angela Paxton filed a divorce petition in Collin County on July 10 invoking biblical grounds and alleging Ken Paxton committed adultery
• The filing states the couple ceased living together around June 1, 2024 and cites undisclosed recent discoveries as part of her grounds
• Ken Paxton released a statement blaming relentless political attacks and public scrutiny for their decision to “start a new chapter”
• NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez publicly condemned Paxton’s conduct as “truly repulsive and disgusting” in support of Angela Paxton
• The split threatens to undermine Paxton’s challenge to Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 GOP primary and may complicate his pursuit of President Trump’s endorsement