Trial Date Set for Texas AG Ken Paxton on Felony Securities Fraud Charges

The trial is scheduled for April 15, following a judge's rejection of Paxton's dismissal motion.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's trial for felony securities fraud is set to begin on April 15, after a judge dismissed his motion for dismissal.
The case, pending for nearly nine years, involves allegations that Paxton defrauded investors in a tech company.
Paxton's legal team and the state special prosecutors have clashed over delays caused by disputes over prosecutor pay and trial location.
Special prosecutor Brian Wice remains committed to taking the case to trial, despite disagreements over a potential pretrial intervention.
Paxton's legal troubles, including impeachment and whistleblower lawsuits, have not hindered his political career.