Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-troubled marriage has finally collapsed. His wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, filed for divorce Thursday after nearly four decades together—citing “biblical grounds” and years of betrayal.
“Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” Angela Paxton wrote bluntly on X.
She made it clear: her decision was based on “recent discoveries,” alluding to Paxton’s long-rumored infidelities that many say she tolerated for years, even during his political scandals and public impeachment trial.
“I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,” she posted. “But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.”
Ken Paxton, who once confessed to an affair and pledged to “recommit” to his wife in 2018, is now facing the consequences of what critics call years of deceit—both personal and political.
Back in 2023, Paxton narrowly survived an impeachment trial where former aides accused him of abusing his office to help a wealthy donor, real estate investor Nate Paul. That donor, according to testimony, hired Paxton’s alleged mistress and helped her relocate to Austin, where the two carried on their relationship in secret using a fake-name Uber account under “Dave P.”
The Texas Senate ultimately acquitted Paxton—with Angela Paxton barred from voting—but the damage to their marriage, and possibly his political career, was done.
“He knows that with his folks, he is ‘family values,’” Rep. Ann Johnson, who helped lead the impeachment investigation, said. “He is a Christian man. And the idea of the exposure of the affair will risk him with his base.”
Despite that risk, Paxton’s affair reportedly never ended. His alleged girlfriend was paid $65,000 a year by Paul and was seen frequently with Paxton, including meetings arranged through the shared Uber account. In one incident, a deputy even claimed Angela Paxton confronted the woman at a café inside the Texas Capitol.
Ken Paxton broke his silence Thursday with a vague message: “We’ve decided to start a new chapter in our lives,” blaming “the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny.”
But Angela’s message was far less diplomatic—and far more final.
She had stood by her husband through his political storms. But now, citing faith and family, she’s walking away.
“I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose,” she said.
The Paxtons have four children and five grandchildren.
Ken Paxton is currently running for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican John Cornyn. Now, with his personal life unraveling, he faces a political test that could prove just as brutal.
