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

The court ruled that the Attorney General and three aides do not need to testify, citing uncontested liability in the whistleblower lawsuit.

The Texas Supreme Court unanimously overturned lower court rulings requiring Attorney General Ken Paxton and three senior aides to testify in a whistleblower lawsuit.
The lawsuit involves four former employees who allege they were fired for reporting Paxton's alleged misuse of office to benefit a friend and campaign donor, Nate Paul.
The court determined that depositions were unnecessary since Paxton's office has agreed not to contest the allegations in the case, resolving liability under the Whistleblower Act.
The whistleblowers argued that Paxton's refusal to testify undermines accountability and deters future whistleblowers from reporting misconduct.
The lawsuit, which led to Paxton's impeachment investigation and eventual acquittal by the Texas Senate, will continue with other forms of discovery.