Ken Paxton

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1. When was Ken Paxton born?December 23, 1962
2. Where was Ken Paxton born?Lubbock, Texas
3. What is the current office?Attorney General of Texas (since 2015)
4. What is the previous legislative service?Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate
5. Who is Ken Paxton?He is the Attorney General of Texas, a state lawyer who works to enforce Texas laws. He is known for his conservative views and many legal battles.
6. When did Ken Paxton start working as Texas Attorney General?He was elected in 2014 and began his term in 2015.

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Impeachment: The process by which a legislative body brings charges against a government official for misconduct, potentially leading to removal from office.
Acquittal: A formal verdict of not guilty by a judge or jury, meaning the accused is cleared of the charges.
Litigation: The process of taking legal action; the act of suing or defending a case in court.